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Does Ikea's 1st urban location take a page from the DTC playbook?
The retailer this week unveiled a small-format store, which provides design consultations to Manhattan's urbanites.
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Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says
More than three-quarters of shoppers polled by Field Agent said they’d very likely shop at both stores in the same trip.
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Best Buy, Target jump into at-home medical device market
The partnerships give both medical device companies an opportunity to reach a broader audience through mass merchant retailers, and tightens the relationship between healthcare and retail.
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Neiman Marcus takes minority stake in resale site Fashionphile
The department store is investing in the e-commerce company in an effort to reach "younger shoppers ahead of their peak spending years."
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Facebook is building a voice assistant
The new technology will work with the company's AR/VR products including Portal smart displays and Oculus headsets.
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Dote launches live shopping app parties
The new feature allows creators to broadcast to followers while shopping on the app.
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ColumnCan chatbots charm consumers?
Years after the technology looked like the next big thing in customer engagement, retailers and brands still need to be careful how it is employed.
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Wayfair boosted orders over 300% during Way Day
However, compared to results from the company's sales holiday last year, the numbers were less stellar.
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ESL attempts to block Sears Hometown liquidation
The appliance and outlet retailer, mostly franchises, was spun off from Sears in 2012 but hasn't entirely escaped its former parent's troubles.
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As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?
With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.
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Diesel USA's Ch. 11 plan approved
The jeans retailer cited several reasons for bankruptcy including expensive leases, a downturn in wholesale orders and numerous instances of fraud.
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Smart speakers to top tablet use by 2021, forecast says
Category stalwarts like Google Home, Amazon's Echo and Apple's HomePod will lead the charge, according to research firm Canalys.
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Deep Dive'Big and tall' could be bigger — and better
When it comes to advancements in apparel sizing, women have paved the way. Men's brands seem destined to follow suit, but retailers have a lot to learn.
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Walmart partners with Kidbox for subscription service
The "try before you buy" service includes premium brands such as BCBG, Butter Super Soft, C&C California and Puma.
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Destination Maternity margins shrink
The retailer is chipping away at inventory and doesn't want to flood the market with under-priced merchandise as it tries to move sales.
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Deep DiveHow Bonobos became the 'DNVB college'
An entrepreneurial culture has sparked many employees to launch their own businesses or leave to grow other brands, but CEO Micky Onvural hopes to woo them back down the road.
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The North Face to close 113 stores for Earth Day
Taking a page out of REI's playbook, the retailer is giving employees time off to explore and has a series of events planned.
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Fernish steps into brick and mortar
The direct-to-consumer furniture subscription service has teamed up with Alliance Residential to create showrooms.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Moschino gets pixelated with Sims collection
The fashion house's latest partnership takes inspiration from the life-simulation game.
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Salesfloor enables consumers to shop stylists' Instagram posts
Neiman Marcus has already integrated the mobile app's latest feature, SocialShop, to better connect with customers.
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Study: Mobile games better for brand safety than social media
They're also more effective at driving purchases, with 25% of respondents saying they bought a product after seeing an in-game ad.
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What's the Story with Macy's?
The department store has moved swiftly to roll out the retail concept, but risks and challenges remain.
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Best Buy names new CEO
Corie Barry, the company's current chief financial and strategic transformation officer, will take on the position, effective June 11.
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REI paddles deeper into watersports
Just days after announcing an expansion of its rental program, the retailer is adding paddleboards and kayaks to the list of rentable gear.
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Deep DiveAnchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall
With vacancy rates high and department stores, including Sears and J.C. Penney, vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in.
