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Foot Locker to shut down Atmos’ US website, stores
The Japanese streetwear brand, which was acquired by Foot Locker in 2021, will close three stores as it exits North America and invests in Asia.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023 -
Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal
The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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.
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Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools
The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 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 -
US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe
More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Why Olaplex created a faux product to address dupe culture on TikTok
Chief Marketing Officer Charlotte Watson detailed how the brand’s fictitious Oladupé product is helping it communicate value and authentically reach the beauty community.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Are NFT projects now over for retailers?
Technical difficulties, fraud and low consumer interest cloud the market for non-fungible tokens.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Walgreens CIO Hsiao Wang out amid C-suite shakeup
The company has brought in seasoned exec Neal Sample to make "near-term" technology decisions, according to an email sent to employees.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Maybelline New York debuts virtual beauty, music experience on Roblox
Brands and retailers are flocking to the online game platform to create virtual worlds filled with digital replicas of their products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Is Amazon just another retailer? The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t think so.
The e-commerce giant and others skeptical of the commission’s antitrust claims say the FTC has an uphill court battle, in part because Amazon’s behavior is just old-fashioned retail.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires
The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Amazon Go resumes suburban expansion with Washington store
The new location is the first to open since Amazon closed nearly a third of its brick-and-mortar convenience stores earlier this year.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Shopify invests in wholesale marketplace Faire
Through the partnership, Faire will become Shopify’s recommended wholesale provider.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Ralph Lauren expanding Canada presence with retail, e-commerce
The company plans to add more stores in the country in the coming years to increase value in North America.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 29, 2023 -
GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO
The move places the manager of the video game retailer's largest shareholder in charge of the company.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Square adds merchant tools
Block’s merchant business, facing stiffer competition in the point-of-sale space, has added about a dozen new features for its sellers.
By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Costco pushes forward with app upgrades
The changes, which include augmented reality and the upcoming ability to scan barcodes, have significantly boosted the tool’s downloads and app store rating.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Walmart Discovered launches on Roblox
The retailer wants users to discover games, indie experiences and virtual items that are voted on by the community.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Shein highlights Fall, Winter collections in livestream show
Viewers were able to access the shoppable show from the Shein app and its Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram channels.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Applications open for Macy’s vendor diversity accelerator
Established in 2011, the retailer is set to welcome its next cohort of underrepresented business owners in May.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Redken launches DTC website
While products have been available for sale in local salons, Amazon and Ulta, the site allows consumers to buy items directly from the brand online.
By Howard Ruben • Updated Oct. 4, 2023 -
Diesel partners with DressX on collection for Meta Avatars
The digital wearables are available through the Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Quest VR online stores.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Athletic footwear brand APL’s fit tech leads to reduced returns
The luxury sneaker company’s partnership with True Fit has slashed fit-related returns by 15%.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases
The new capability enables cashierless shopping for softline goods like clothing, fan gear, hats and shoes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Ikea expands on sustainability initiatives with 2 clean energy projects
The home furnishings retailer is installing solar power, and renewable heating and cooling, in multiple locations across the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 20, 2023