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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DSW's new loyalty program stoking sales
The footwear retailer is being underestimated, according to analysts.
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Ascena's Justice brand posts 12% comps rise
But a turnaround planned for the conglomerate's plus-size Lane Bryant retailer could prove difficult in an era of inclusive sizing at mainstream rivals.
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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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Petco to offer BOPIS services
The pet retailer is the latest company to launch the benefit to customers.
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Farfetch taps Syte for visual search feature
The online retailer brings visual search to its luxury brand marketplace as the technology moves into the fashion sector.
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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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Amazon eyes private label toys
The e-commerce giant appears to be leveraging the popularity of its AmazonBasics private label to categories beyond consumer products.
UPDATED: Dec. 11, 2018 at 1:16 p.m.
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Imports reach record 2M containers as retailers rush to beat tariffs
The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence.
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Dive AwardsStore Concept of the Year: Nike Live
Centered on the company's mobile app, the Nike Live concept offers tech-heavy convenience features and a level of localization that makes it unique to the city it opens in.
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Reuters: Amazon exploring potential airport locations for Go stores
The e-commerce giant has reportedly been in contact with airports, with the cashierless store concept among conversation topics.
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$1.7M worth of counterfeit Nike sneakers seized
The underground industry continues to grow despite the fact that government and private business are working to combat the threat of counterfeits.
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Dive AwardsExecutive of the Year: Jeff Gennette, Macy's
While Macy's is still executing on its turnaround plan, the CEO's vision has so far helped the iconic retailer reimagine its purpose for customers in a new era for department stores.
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