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Podcast
The Backroom: The state of the art of couponing
The team discusses a recent deep dive into the movement, led by deal-hunting influencers, and what it means for consumers and retailers alike.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Stitch Fix expects return to growth in 2 years
CEO Matt Baer said the company’s cost cuts and customer experience changes are paying off, but warned that “transformations take time.”
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Trendline
What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?
From recent statistics on e-commerce growth to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon, here are some of the forces impacting online retail.
By Retail Dive staff -
Fjällräven launches peer-to-peer resale marketplace
The Swedish outdoor clothing brand has tapped Archive to power the program, which will allow consumers to buy and sell bags, gear and apparel.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Grove Collaborative snags $15M in new investment, will pay off term debt
Volition Capital noted progress at the consumer products brand since the firm’s first outlay of $10 million and a leadership shakeup last year.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN
Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Depop can now generate product descriptions from just one photo
Sellers on the secondhand fashion marketplace can now use generative AI to populate product attributes for listings, including category, color and brand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Catching mackerel in the Shark Tank: How Fishwife became a sensation
The brand upended the $2.6 billion U.S. tinned fish market by touting its sustainability and transparency attributes while using distinctive packaging.
By Judy McGuire • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Amazon launches AI-powered video ad generator ahead of the holidays
Gellé Frères, a French skin care retailer, has already been testing the tool that can convert a single product image into multiple videos.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Virtual influencers gain traction
The cost, speed and quality of virtual personas are “only poised to improve as GenAI advances,” according to a PitchBook report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Chubbies lands NFL licensing deal, names ‘creative director of football’
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will lead design efforts and drive strategy for the casualwear brand’s new partnership.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Amazon increases hourly pay by $1.50, adds free Prime membership for thousands of workers
With this move, the e-commerce giant’s average hourly pay tops $22, below the industry average and what many of its employees demand.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store
Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024 -
More than half of US Gen Zers are headed to TikTok Shop this season
Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 19, 2024 -
In category expansion, Lovesac introduces the AnyTable
The product was designed to complement the home furnishing brand’s customizable couches and can be used as an in-line, end or coffee table.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Amazon trims California warehouse footprint
The e-commerce giant is closing facilities in Irvine and West Sacramento, impacting more than 300 employees.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption
The administration plans to limit the type of goods that qualify for the exemption, targeting the likes of Shein and Temu.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Roblox, Shopify partner to sell physical products in the metaverse
This is the first such partnership for Roblox, which plans to integrate with “various” e-commerce platforms in the future.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Amazon Fresh gets new private brand, expanded Prime savings
The updates, which also include a revamped online storefront, highlight the retailer’s continued efforts to bolster the grocery banner.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25
The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Simon expands, rebrands online outlet marketplace as ShopSimon
The digital marketplace is adding sale and discounted merchandise to its outlet offering of over 360 retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Mango extends e-commerce operations to 12 new markets
The company also named Marlies Hersbach as its new e-commerce executive director as its online business accelerates.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Walmart to help sellers fulfill orders from third-party e-commerce sites
The Multichannel Solutions program deepens the retailer’s competition with Amazon, but there are some limitations to the service.
By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2024 -
What lies ahead for Bonobos under new ownership
The DTC darling has changed hands several times over the past decade. Does that matter?
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 28, 2024 -
At Stitch Fix, stylists move into the spotlight
In its quest to stem sales declines, the apparel box retailer has overhauled its customer experience model.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report
The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 26, 2024