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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
UPDATED: May 17, 2019 at 3:16 p.m. -
Ascena to shutter Dressbarn and all its 650 stores
The conglomerate's flagship failed to retain loyal customers or attract new ones. But the move won't solve all the group's problems.
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Urban Outfitters to launch apparel rental service
The retailer joins Ascena's Ann Taylor, Express, American Eagle and, of course, Rent the Runway in offering clothing rental in lieu of purchase.
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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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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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Report: High prices push Gen Z to purchase counterfeits
But educating younger shoppers about the downsides of buying fakes and introducing affordable options could win them over.
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David's Bridal downgraded months after emerging from bankruptcy
In January, the wedding retailer exited Chapter 11. Now, it's been downgraded again on weak performance and "potentially unsustainable" debt levels.
UPDATED: May 21, 2019 at 1:24 p.m. -
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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Walmart unveils new HQ
The campus, which will remain in Arkansas, will feature natural light, more food offerings and a child care facility.
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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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J.C. Penney hires new customer chief as comps fall 5.5%
The department store exited appliances and is filling out senior leadership, but sales declines and financial unsteadiness raise uncertainty over a turnaround.
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Kohl's slashes guidance as sales and profits sag
The discount department store also announced a tie-up with Fanatics to sell licensed sports apparel online, beginning in the fall.
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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. -
TJX raises guidance as store traffic boost drives sales
The tariffs bedeviling the retail sector could actually help the off-pricer gain some market share as competitors consolidate or otherwise retreat.
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Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list
In an open letter, brands called the proposed tariffs "catastrophic" and estimated a $7 billion annual impact on consumers.
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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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Modsy raises $37M in Series C funding
The online interior design service said it plans to further invest in 3D technology and expand its furniture marketplace.
