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In quest for profit, American Eagle plans as many as 225 store closures
The teen apparel brand will shutter 52 locations this year as its Aerie lingerie label opens just as many.
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Pinterest expands AR try-on experience to eyeshadow
Sephora, Estée Lauder and Neutrogena were among the first brands to participate in the platform's AR shoppable try-on feature for lipstick last year.
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Talbots downgraded by S&P as pandemic weighs on sales, cash flow
With an older core customer, the private equity-owned apparel seller has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19's spread, analysts said.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: American Airlines launches wine club
The company announced this week it will offer consumers the opportunity to enjoy its selection of onboard wines from the comfort of their homes.
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Bankrupt Francesca's to be acquired after court approval of winning bid
The fashion retailer's new owners have committed to keeping at least 275 stores open.
UPDATED: Jan. 22, 2021 at 10:14 a.m. -
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Nike pushes small-format expansion with new Nike Live store in Oregon
A location in the athletics retailer's birthplace comes after executives detailed plans over the summer for up to 200 small-format stores.
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What launching a fintech startup means for Walmart
The big-box retailer's partnership with fintech investor Ribbit Capital signals a shift from earning consumer spending to managing it.
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Athleta extends sizing across its collection
Gap Inc. is leaning on its activewear brand and its discount Old Navy banner for growth as its namesake continues to falter.
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MyTheresa IPO brings in $407M
After years of bitterly fighting over it, the growing online luxury retailer previously owned by Neiman Marcus is trying to start a new chapter.
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Retailers welcome swift action from Biden White House to combat COVID-19
Store workers have been left to enforce mask-wearing and social distancing, and deal with sometimes combative customers.
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Apparel resale app Curtsy raises $11M in Series A funding
The platform hopes to win over casual sellers by streamlining processes including recommending prices, improving images and autofilling product details.
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Fashion apparel makes a comeback, focus on digital deepens, and other 2021 predictions
The pandemic, and recovery from it, will likely define the year as consumers look to refresh their wardrobes and retailers hold on to new practices that worked, analysts say.
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Retail marketers invest in livestreams to establish shopping's 'next normal'
The ready availability of the tech to produce live shows and accept online orders gives brands a way to lift sales while fostering direct relationships with customers.
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OpinionThe evolution of the shopping mall: What consumers want
E-commerce sales growth and in-store traffic declines are creating challenges for traditional malls, write Cushman & Wakefield's Barrie Scardina and WD Partners' Lee Peterson.
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DTC sock brand Bombas expands into underwear
With the new product, the company will sell three key basics categories: socks, underwear and T-shirts.
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'The most effective technology is technology that no one sees': Lowe's CEO
Coming out of a banner year, Marvin Ellison discusses how initiatives put in place years ago contributed to the retailer's success.
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The middle class is stressed and the pandemic isn't helping
Consumer spending is inhibited by not only a stubborn wealth gap, but also the precarious finances of those who are doing okay.
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Google Cloud introduces product discovery tools for retailers
With the pandemic shifting more shopping online, Google wants to help retailers deliver a highly customized experience.
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What 6 charts say about the pandemic's impact on retail
From store closures to foot traffic, here are various ways that the global health crisis impacted retail, and what it could mean for the future.
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Costco is testing curbside pickup
After years of resisting the popular service, the club retailer is now offering it at three stores in New Mexico.
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What the holidays mean for retail in 2021
The pandemic altered the season in various ways, with consequences for this year and beyond.
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Walmart to add Western Union services to stores
The deal signals the retailer's growing interest in the financial services space.
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Petco
Petco raises $939M from IPO
The pet retailer previously indicated it aims to use the proceeds from the stock offering to pay down debt.
UPDATED: Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:46 a.m. -
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Thinx expands into activewear
The collection will sell through Nordstrom as well as the company's own website, and all products feature absorbent technology.
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How Dick's and Wayfair connect consumers with real-time inventory data
The pandemic upped the stakes for data accuracy, as well as the velocity and volume at which it needed to flow.
