Sequential Brands files for bankruptcy

After crumpling under its debt load, the licensing specialist is looking to sell off its remaining brands in Chapter 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2021

Social shopping startup Flip raises $28M

The company intends to use the funding to expand its brand offering, creator ecosystem and end-to-end logistics platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2021

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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

When online activity soared last year, so did data collection.

Now faced with new privacy regulations, retailers will have to navigate ways to acquire customer data without the tools they've relied on.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 31, 2021

Walmart unveils cross-channel ad exchange built on first-party shopper data

Rolling out ahead of the holidays, the platform will serve as a major test of whether the retailer can scale in ad tech.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 30, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart, Dove partner for inclusive baby line and Hermès sells a $1,125 dog bowl

The mass merchant wants to fill a gap in the category, and the luxury brand unveiled a product for furry friends that enjoy the finer things.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 27, 2021

Sephora plans first campaign highlighting Black-owned brands

In its journey toward supporting BIPOC customers, the beauty retailer is also revamping its ColorIQ foundation matching technology.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021

Ulta ‘thrilled’ with Target partnership as first 58 stores open

Aiming for 100 by the end of the third quarter, executives said the experience is already resonating with shoppers.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021

Dick’s piles on sales gains, eyes more growth with new concepts

The sporting goods retailer is doubling down on stores as it rolls out its House of Sport concept and Public Lands banner.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021

TikTok partners with Shopify to pilot in-app shopping

Through the new product, merchants with TikTok For Business accounts can have a shop tab on their profiles and create a mini-storefront.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 25, 2021

Walmart sends musicians home for back-to-school concerts, shoppable livestream

The big-box retailer is also hosting a TikTok challenge to honor teachers. 

By Asa Hiken • Aug. 25, 2021

Fabletics expands to loungewear

Citing the surging market for comfy clothing, the DTC activewear brand is joining a list of new entrants that also includes Athleta and ThirdLove.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 25, 2021

1-800 Contacts lawsuit takes aim at Warby Parker's ad search strategy

The DTC brand is placing ads in the search results of the contact lenses specialist that the latter claims lead consumers to a confusingly similar site.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2021

This Amazon Fresh store is only blocks from a Whole Foods. Why?

The two grocery properties are in the same Washington, D.C., neighborhood. But, the stores are on such different trajectories it may not matter.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 24, 2021

Tiffany taps Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a new spin on its iconic history

Despite efforts to stay relevant, the American jeweler has struggled. New owner LVMH has smartly enlisted today's ultimate power couple.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2021

Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season

Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021

Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC

The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021

Capture the comeback

While the vaccine rollout and return to stores will change the upcoming holiday season yet again, the digital influence is here to stay. 

By Christina Brandeberry & Kevin Fried • Aug. 23, 2021

Nordstrom debuts young adult ambassador program

The retailer will provide mentorship and paid opportunities for participants, aged 14 to 22, interested in the future of retail. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Crate and Barrel partners with Shinola and Shrek goes Supreme

The retailer collaborated with the luxury watchmaker for a furniture and housewares collection, and the famous green ogre is Supreme's new muse.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 20, 2021

American Eagle homes in on Twitch with new creator partnership

As the platform's Official Apparel Partner, the brand will run a weekly segment around gaming, a five-part docuseries spotlighting streamers and merchandise.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 20, 2021

Frictionless shopping provides enhanced customer experience, retail efficiencies

Retailers have embraced contactless checkout, and some of the most forward-thinking companies have been taking that technology a step further with fully autonomous, "just walk out" shopping and checkout solutions.

Aug. 19, 2021

Toys R Us brand to open 400 shop-in-shops in Macy’s stores

The department store retailer hopes to lure in millennial parents who shopped at the famed toy store as kids. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2021

Amazon is getting into the department store business: WSJ

The e-commerce giant has yet to conquer brick and mortar, but there may be a lot of opportunity to grab share using a model that has let itself go.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2021

Rebag opens Connecticut store with item pricing kiosk

The company's new location includes tech that allows customers to receive an instant price quote on items they wish to sell. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2021

Shein taps Khloé Kardashian, Jenna Lyons as judges for fashion designer contest

The retailer has launched the contest during its rise to fast-fashion dominance in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2021