The Weekly Closeout: REI to close on Black Friday, Claire’s releases Roblox experience merch

The outdoor retailer will also shutter on Thanksgiving as part of its Opt Outside campaign, while the accessories retailer is releasing physical merchandise based on its digital characters.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 20, 2023

Amazon asks court to dismiss FTC’s ‘dark patterns’ claims

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that consumers are tricked into joining or renewing Prime memberships, and have difficulty canceling.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2023

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The latest in experiential retail

From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

Kohl’s debuts front-of-store holiday gift shops

The retailer is rolling out deals, expanding its product assortment and launching a holiday gift guide at a critical time for the company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2023

Macy’s debuts ‘Mstylelab’ digital fashion platform

The retailer’s digital environment launches with an immersive experience based on its new private label, On 34th. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2023

Wonderbelly expands to over 1,800 Target stores

The antacid brand was previously available in 650 of the mass merchant’s stores after forming a partnership in March.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 18, 2023

Victoria’s Secret and Pink launch adaptive intimates collection

The VS & Pink Adaptive innerwear collection is designed for people with disabilities and features magnetic closures, front adjustable straps and sensory-friendly fabrics.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 18, 2023

TalkShopLive launches mobile livestream shopping app

Sellers can highlight different products within the live shows on the app that mirror the same technology of the desktop platform. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023

Pat McGrath Labs, Google partner on AR beauty pop-up in NYC

The event invites guests to virtually try on products using Google’s augmented reality tools. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2023

Klarna adds AI-driven shopping lens to app

The tool, which lets users search for items based on a photo, comes amid a slew of new features.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 16, 2023

Rhone to expand into womenswear with new collection

Long term, the brand aims to have men’s and women’s each represent 50% of its revenues.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 16, 2023

How Gap lost its khaki soul

Can the brand that once defined and even elevated American style get its vibe back?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2023

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Walmart app to bring virtual makeup try-on to customers

The AR-powered technology by Perfect Corp. will allow users to try on blush, lip color, eyeshadow and bronzer.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom names HR chief and M&Ms wants to save the day this Halloween

Lisa Price returned to the department store, while the candy brand partnered with Gopuff to deliver last-minute treats on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 13, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 2023

Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023

Anthropologie, Pinterest partner on holiday showhouse

The companies are merging in-person and digital shopping through unique QR codes in every room of its Brooklyn Heights pop-up. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2023

Skechers granted an injunction against Dockers for alleged patent infringement

A regional court in Germany has prohibited Dockers from selling a slip-on style shoe in the European Union.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 12, 2023

Reebok names Shaquille O’Neal president of basketball

The former basketball star will lead strategy for the category, as the athletics brand focuses on becoming a team sports brand once more.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2023

Banana Republic opens flagship in San Francisco

The brand is opening a location at a time when other retailers are exiting the city. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Sorel opens first pop-up store

The location, which is in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood in New York City, features a boot customization bar and an AR experience.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 11, 2023

What 3 retailers’ approach to crypto says about the market

Pacsun, GameStop and Tag Heuer have all introduced crypto activations in recent years as the payment option grew in popularity.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 9, 2023

Continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion, Mizzen+Main plans 3 stores this fall

The DTC men’s apparel brand is hoping to operate 10 locations by the end of the year with more slated to open in 2024.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 9, 2023

Big Lots kicks off weekly Black Friday deals

The retailer is encouraging shoppers to come into stores to take advantage of big deals after two quarters of losses. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 9, 2023

Take-back programs are the gateway to resale for brands, and data is leading to increased investment

Resale momentum continued unabated into 2023, and with 86% of retail executives saying their customers are already participating in resale, the question among brands is no longer if they’ll get into resale but how.

Oct. 9, 2023