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What the Harry's acquisition means for retailers
Yet another startup has been scooped up by a consumer products giant hoping to profit from its close connection to customers.
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LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods
The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.
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Macy's summer campaign heads outside with Pinterest Pincodes
This summer, visitors to gathering places like the Santa Monica Pier will be able to use their phones to scan and shop fashions curated for that location.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: The dream of the '90s is alive in retail
Everyone's favorite digital pet, Tamagotchi, makes a comeback in the U.S.
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Cosmetics brand Lime Crime launches AR app
Customers can access product features and tutorials via their smartphones, with items available at Forever 21 offshoot Riley Rose.
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Macy's Herald Square could get an office tower topper
There are few details yet about a controversial scheme that was floated for three years and would likely unlock value from the retailer's real estate.
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Rent the Runway brews up brand awareness with Compass Coffee promotion
The apparel rental retailer is taking over coffee shops in Washington, D.C., this week to boost its Unlimited subscription.
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H&M expands loyalty program to US
The approach is fairly conventional but had already garnered more than 35 million members before the extension.
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Chico's turns down Sycamore's 2nd bid
The retailer's board unanimously rejected the latest offer of $3.50 per share.
UPDATED: May 17, 2019 at 8:58 a.m. -
Deep Dive30 minutes with retail's top executives
In this executive interview series, Retail Dive talks with industry thought leaders about everything from marketing strategy to in-store technology and the future of retail.
UPDATED: Nov. 1, 2018 at 9:36 a.m. -
Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years
The online giant posted e-commerce growth in the U.S. of 37% and overall comp sales growth of 3.4% as investments begin to pay off.
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Report: 67% of retailers say omnichannel is a priority
Companies are investing in strategies to acquire customers, reduce costs and gain competitive advantage, according to Shopgate.
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As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains
Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without challenges as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.
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Study: Mobile gaming more popular than social media
Tapjoy found that people are likely to pay attention to ads in mobile games, ahead of the internet, magazines and billboards.
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Fred's to close another 104 stores
The new closures come on top of the 159 announced in April as the struggling drugstore retailer tries to restructure.
UPDATED: May 16, 2019 at 10:12 a.m. -
Deep Dive30 minutes with the CEO of 11 Honoré
Patrick Herning had brands turn him away, stating there wasn't a substantial plus-size market. Then his company opened New York Fashion Week.
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Reuters: Kohl's reportedly interested in At Home acquisition
The furniture retailer, which unlike many in the competitive category has kept its focus on brick and mortar, wants to sell itself.
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Circular economy proves financially viable for retailers
However, for the value category, which includes fast fashion, resale and rental remain largely unprofitable, a recent report found.
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Why retailers are flooding the Sunshine State
Rapid population growth in Florida, particularly among millennials, is escalating a battle royale among specialty players, discounters and conventional chains.
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Consumers unexpectedly send April retail sales down
Core retail declined 0.2% for the month, but, year over year bounced 2.8% as e-commerce rose 9%, according to the U.S. government.
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Study: Wearables market to grow 15% a year until 2023
Demand for wearable electronics will grow as the devices integrate advanced technologies like AI, VR and contactless payments.
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Is it lights out for Lord & Taylor?
America's oldest department store, for years a destination for stylish middle class women, could be about to vanish.
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Away's runway for growth expands with $1.4B valuation
With another $100 million in funding, the direct-to-consumer luggage brand plans to increase its assortment, physical footprint and international presence.
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S&P: 17% of retailers are distressed
Retail leads all industries in its share of financially vulnerable companies, as heavy debt loads and competition create outsized risks.
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Nike aims for perfect shoe fit with tech rollout
The mobile app feature scans customers' feet to tell them what size shoe they need, and lays the groundwork for future fit personalization.
