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A look inside Macy's new retail strategy
The Market @ Macy's and b8ta can be found on the main floor of the Herald Square flagship. Here's what they say about the department store's future.
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Office Depot to sell and install Google smart home devices
The office supplies retailer continues to expand its services, especially to small- and medium-sized businesses.
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Joann uses textile tech to further customization capabilities
The retailer launched fabric design options to give shoppers a more creative experience.
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Kohl's, Old Navy sprint to win the final lap of the holiday race
Both stores announced bold moves to rein in last-minute shoppers. Whose will cut through all the noise?
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Adidas pairs with Snapchat for AR sneaker try-on
The shoemaker's latest collaboration with the messaging platform removes friction in the shopping process before the shoes' Dec. 15 release.
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Bloomberg: Sears hires real estate firm to shop stores around
The move could complicate Sears Holdings Chairman Eddie Lampert's $4.6 billion bid to buy the business and keep stores open.
UPDATED: Dec. 12, 2018 at 10:16 a.m.
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Unboxing the holiday shipping race
For big brick-and-mortar retailers, shipping discounts are an easier cost to rationalize, but digitally focused companies can have a tougher time matching promotions.
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Kroger buys pharmacy records from 42 Shopko stores
The announcement comes on the heels of Shopko's decision to close 39 stores.
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REI expands gear rental program with more ahead
For now, the outdoors retailer has opened up its rental program to include snowshoes, but more locations and products are slated for 2019.
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Dive AwardsThe Retail Dive Awards for 2018
Whether it's giving an old brand new life or transforming the industry on a larger scale, these top retail executives and companies made an impact on 2018.
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Aerie comps soar 32%
The lingerie brand could be taking share from segment giant Victoria's Secret, but an inventory pileup at American Eagle could spell trouble, analysts say.
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Calvin Klein adopts digital-first approach, leaving print ads behind
The brand plans to post more frequently on its social media platforms, work with more micro-influencers and host local activations.
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Do Shinola hotels have room to grow?
The watch brand enters the hospitality space with a new Detroit hotel opening in 2019.
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Chico's taps Salesfloor for store associate apps
The retailer is putting digital apps in the hands of store associates to help them better serve customers during and after store visits.
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Stitch Fix active client count rises 22%
Company executive Meredith Dunn is also leaving, and the retailer disappointed Wall Street with smaller active client growth.
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Deep DiveHow 'brick-and-mobile' is transforming in-store shopping
As retailers explore adding life to their brands through mobile experiences, will stores become overly tech-ridden and lose their human touch?
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Debtholder sues Neiman Marcus over MyTheresa transfer
Marble Ridge paints a picture of a department store retailer teetering on the brink of bankruptcy in its "fraudulent transfer" allegations. In response, Neiman fired back at what it claims are "false statements."
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Retail associates believe tablets can be a game-changer
Employees believe that tablets and mobile tech can help them better serve shoppers, according to a Zebra Technologies study.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: The denim nightmare we wish was put to bed
If you've been hoarding bootcut jeans and jelly shoes in your closet for years, it may be time to break them out once again.
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Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor
Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations.
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WSJ: Under Armour fires 2 execs after internal review
Unnamed sources told the Journal the executives were in CEO Kevin Plank's "inner circle" and spent marketing funds on gifts for athletes and nights out.
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Dive AwardsStartup of the Year: Casper
For a 4-year-old company, Casper is more than carrying its weight in the sector, with big plans for brick-and-mortar growth and a fresh approach to mattresses.
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Amazon to charge third-party sellers for safety violations
The new fines are aimed at merchandise sold by third parties but shipped by Amazon after an uptick in safety incidents involving third-party sellers.
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DSW's new loyalty program stoking sales
The footwear retailer is being underestimated, according to analysts.
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Dive AwardsTurnaround of the Year: Kohl's
After a stretch of declining sales, Kohl's took control of its fate through new brand and product partnerships, a loyalty revamp and moves to become more operationally nimble.
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