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ColumnRetail Therapy: Wrangler puts 'Old Town Road' on full display
The jeans company tapped rap/country crossover artist Lil Nas X for a mobile campaign that encourages consumers to scan their "booty."
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Online shopping is the biggest transformation of retail in 100 years. But it’s only half the story.
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Amazon secures its own '.amazon' domain
The decision ushers in a new reality that could have wide-ranging implications for the e-commerce giant, its sellers and its rivals.
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Beyond polo shirts: The inclusivity movement comes for men's fashion
Streetwear, suits and yet more polos aren't the only things bigger men want to wear. Brands that make the extra effort could corner the market.
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Mobile coupons drive customer loyalty
While consumers are ready to shop using their devices, few feel comfortable with mobile identification upon entering a store.
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Mastercard, Samsung partner to safeguard digital identities
The collaboration aims to address the risk of fraud by streamlining authentication processes.
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Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront
There’s a growing discussion about how employers should use the information they collect from smart devices.
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Best Buy ekes out sales boost in challenging Q1
Despite strength continuing in the current quarter, the electronics retailer is sticking to its guidance for the full year under the shadow of new tariffs.
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Bonobos eyes try-before-you-buy service expansion
The move would scale up the Walmart-owned brand's efforts to entice customers into its showrooms.
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Lowe's, The Home Depot see Q1 results dampened by rain
While both home improvement retailers were negatively affected by the unfavorable weather, analysts say Lowe's was better able to mitigate the toll.
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Top 5 women's underwear brands losing market share
However, American Eagle-owned Aerie has doubled its growth between 2013 and 2018, according to a Coresight Research report.
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Returnly debuts 'returnless refunds'
The post-purchase payments company aims to mitigate waste by providing more options through Green Returns.
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Deep DiveRetailers cash in on a 'captive' college campus market
Department stores, supermarkets and even apparel brands are adding locations on or near institutions, though experts debate whether the activity marks a trend.
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H&M earns top spot for global web traffic
The fast-fashion company leads the pack of top apparel retailers with over 67 million visitors in March, according to a new study by SEMrush.
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Loop's 'waste-free' website launches with Kroger, Walgreens
Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of the company's corporate partners.
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Deep DiveA timeline of J. Crew's rise and fall
The apparel retailer is considering an IPO for Madewell as the flagship brand continues to struggle financially.
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Nike's new product drop has 'Fortnite' characters sporting signature kicks
Limited-edition skins for the massively popular online game wear digital variants of Jordan Brand's Air Force 1s.
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Nordstrom says 'Local' stores are its future
Loyalty and marketing snafus, plus merchandise missteps, led to first quarter sales declines even at the retailer's usually robust Rack stores.
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Podcast
Conversational Commerce: Inside the rise of clicks to bricks at Indochino
From the store level to the C-suite perspective, hear how the digitally native brand polished a tech-infused approach to showrooms.
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Stein Mart adds Amazon lockers to 200 stores
Like Kohl's, the retailer hopes to drive traffic to stores through the partnership. But the e-commerce giant may be the real winner.
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Target grabs share as Q1 sales spike 5%
The mass merchant's digital sales boomed during the quarter, growing more than 40%, as customers flocked to its same-day fulfillment services.
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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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Reuters: Walmart to host 1st event pitching ad business
Consultants believe an event debuting next week called 5260 is intended to win over more of the ad budgets currently flowing toward Google.
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Nectar parent rebrands as Resident, unveils furniture line
The move pushes the company, which operates mattress brands Nectar and DreamCloud, further into the home furnishing space.
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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.
