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Deep Dive30 minutes with Casper's head of marketing
The mattress startup isn't hitting the snooze button any time soon, with plans for 200 brick-and-mortar stores by 2021. CMO Jeff Brooks talks through growth plans, Mattress Firm's bankruptcy and more.
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Most shoppers still seek discounts
Value-seeking shoppers span all income levels and generations, according to a report from the National Retail Federation.
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Untuckit adds mobile checkout to its in-store experience
The clothing retailer is partnering with Studio Proper to streamline point-of-sale services across 40 stores.
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Sears filed for Chapter 11 with plans to close 142 stores — now what?
As part of the retailer's plan to reorganize, CEO Eddie Lampert is stepping down as chief executive — at the same time his hedge fund is mulling a bid for Sears in Chapter 11.
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September retail sales fall short
Retail strength is fragmented across categories, but overall the economy's strength bodes well as the holidays near.
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Stitch Fix hit with flurry of lawsuits over growth claims
At issue are investor allegations the styling service made misleading claims about customer growth and retention and advertising plans.
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Deep Dive5 lessons from holiday 2017 to keep in mind this season
Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are avoided.
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Macy's will open 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
Plenty of retailers are shuttering for the holiday, but not all stores can afford that decision.
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Kit & Ace churns out first profits under new ownership
The niche apparel company has teetered since its swift expansion two years ago. But a new focus on bike commuters has a promising start.
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What you need to know about subscriptions
Cancel rates are high, depending on the category, and many retailers are still figuring out the reverse logistics complexities. Are box services a lasting model for the industry?
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Walmart clasps category expertise with Bare Necessities buy
The deal comes weeks after the big-box retailer reportedly shelled out $100 million for plus brand Eloquii.
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Ross opens 40 more stores
The off-price retailer may be done with ribbon-cutting for the fiscal year, but its expansion plans aren't nearly complete.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: 5 Halloween costumes so bad they're spooky
From sexy Sherlock Holmes to an athleisure-clad "influencer," here are some of the worst ones we've come across leading up to the big night.
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Report: Walmart could overtake Amazon in online grocery this year
Walmart's rapid pickup and delivery expansion could give it the edge, while both companies are poised to steal significant market share from competitors in the years ahead, notes Deutsche Bank analyst Paul Trussell.
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80% of online shoppers will use Amazon this holiday season
Holiday shoppers will start earlier this year and spend less while more people will begin with Amazon's big marketplace search engine, reported CPC Strategy.
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Deep DiveHow to make the most of influencer marketing this holiday season
By adding influencer content into the mix, brands may be able to grab consumers' attention at a time when many are bombarded with product promotions, seasonal ads and deals.
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CVS rolls out Apple Pay
The drugstore retailer is the latest onetime supporter of the CurrentC mobile wallet platform to begin accepting Apple Pay.
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Nearly 40% of shoppers use mobile savings apps
And more than half of customers are willing to receive texts with discounts while they shop in a brick-and-mortar store, according to a Forrester and RetailMeNot survey.
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Looming Sears bankruptcy promises plenty of drama
CEO Eddie Lampert's many roles around the retailer would likely complicate a bankruptcy case — the potential and outcome of which are still up in the air.
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Is Barnes & Noble's new concept store the answer to its woes?
The 17,400 square-foot-store "will combine the best of what we’ve learned from our other new stores," according to Carl Hauch, vice president of stores.
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Allbirds rakes in $50M to fuel store expansion
The digitally native brand just opened its first New York City flagship last month, but it's already plotting stores around the globe.
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Deep DiveUp, up and Away: Inside the rise of a direct-to-consumer darling
The nearly three-year-old travel brand has momentum and money to scale, but how high can it fly before hitting its ceiling?
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Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe ousted from company
The cult beauty brand shuttered most of its stores this week after unsettling remarks from founder Brandon Truaxe in videos and social media posts grabbed attention and headlines.
UPDATED: Oct. 12, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.
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New York Post: Buzzfeed opening toy store in time for the holidays
The plans, if true, reflect both the opportunity left by the demise of Toys R Us and the appeal of New York City for brick-and-mortar retail.
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Deep DiveHere's who is making moves in 2018 holiday hiring
As the season unfolds, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of who is hiring and how it stacks up against last year's strong holiday season. Here's a look at holiday staffing so far.
Corporate News