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ColumnRetail Therapy: Swimsuit fashion hits a royal snag
The royal wedding holds a lot of great traditions, but merchandise covered in the couple's faces shouldn't be one of them.
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Whole Foods expands to housewares at NJ store
Company executives say Plant & Plate, which will sell candles and other wares made locally, is not tied to its recent purchase by Amazon.
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Home Depot returns to Gartner's Top 25 with focus on omnichannel
The retailer had fallen off the charts for three years, but bounced back strong with priorities on inventory and profits.
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Deep DiveTo survive the apocalypse, retailers must think of retail as a service
Adapting to consumer demands is the new focus of the retail supply chain, according to the D3 Retail Supply Chain Summit in New York.
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PayPal shells out $2.2B for iZettle
Over the last five years, the company has made at least a half a dozen acquisitions, but its latest and biggest deal could significantly power its in-store payments strategy.
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Product review site Quiddity targets millennials with video
The platform will challenge Consumer Reports and The New York Times’ Wirecutter with an approach that aims to bring emotion to product reviews.
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Deep DiveWhat does Amazon see in Sears?
A recent deal with the e-commerce giant sent Sears' stock price soaring by nearly 20%, but critics are skeptical about whether it will be a saving grace.
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BJ's Wholesale Club readies to go public with IPO filing
The club's private equity owners abandoned the idea last year, but haven't been able to sell the retailer.
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Nordstrom execs don't expect large-scale store closings
The company is profitable in all channels and is spending on innovations that could pay off in the long run, analysts say.
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Deep DiveNordstrom, Starbucks incidents highlight retail's bias problem
Apologies can only go so far, and a lack of concrete steps to address bias could be particularly damaging for brands that depend on a progressive image and high levels of customer service.
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M.Gemi drives sales, social following with Instagram Live
The luxury brand has modernized the release of new products with weekly videos hosted by the influencer Kayleigh Harrington.
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Pier 1 downgraded as it works on turnaround plan
A month after the company reported sales declines and a three-year, $60 million turnaround plan, analysts say it might not be enough to avoid the pressures of a hotly competitive sector.
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Deep DiveThe clock is ticking for Ascena
Debt, stores, brands — does the apparel conglomerate have too much of too many things?
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J.C. Penney prevails on loss prevention manager's race discrimination claims
An employee cannot prove discrimination by simply arguing that he was better qualified than the person who received the position he coveted, the court said.
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Millennial e-commerce darling Lulus rakes in $120M
The company, which began 20 years ago as a vintage brick-and-mortar boutique, will use the funds to fuel expansion as a pure-play retailer.
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Deep DiveGen Z's need for speed and how retailers can keep up
The two youngest generations aren't necessarily the same, but they do have a lot in common: in particular, a taste for Amazon, Nike and social commerce.
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Controversies impact Nike, Adidas brands
But Nike's more forthright approach to addressing its troubles may be mitigating the fallout, according to a report from YouGov BrandIndex.
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Online marketplace revenues to double by 2022
A new study from Coresight Research shows the breadth and opportunities for virtual marketplaces as Walmart and Amazon accelerate growth.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Nike's shoe treadmill takes a step in the wrong direction
While the company was filing a patent for tech that helps shoppers put on shoes, Kanye West was evidently ripping off its old designs.
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Another Alexa exec ditches Amazon
Amazon is in the crosshairs of tech exec poachers, but claims there is no "executive retention issue."
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EBay asks shoppers to share their interests
The online marketplace has launched a feature that uses customers' input on their hobbies and preferences to help build more personalized shopping experiences.
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Deep Dive30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO
Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.
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Walmart e-commerce growth rebounds
U.S. online sales at the big-box retailer jumped 33%, up from a 23% increase last quarter.
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Warby Parker rival Eyebobs opens first physical store
The online eyewear retailer is just the latest e-commerce player to look toward brick and mortar for growth.
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Deep Dive12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018
Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months.
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