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Is Walmart doing enough to protect workers in its supply chain?
The retailer has been auditing, investigating and reporting on its supply chain to clean up labor abuses, but experts say current best practices fall short.
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Banana Republic will launch apparel rental next month
Along with the new monthly subscription, the Gap Inc.-owned brand said it will offer buy online, pick up in-store beginning this fall.
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Revlon explores a sale
The beauty brand faces increased competition from players like Sephora and Ulta, and drugstores that are investing in partnerships with DTC companies.
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J.C. Penney sued by Zumba over marketing campaign
The fitness company took issue with the retailer's use of the slogan "From A to Zumba" to sell fitness apparel.
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A.C. Moore launches online artist marketplace
The marketplace, powered by Zibbet, will compete with Etsy and Amazon for attention from both sellers and buyers.
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Consumers come through with strong spending in July
The monthly retail sales report was welcome relief in a week dominated by recession jitters, but tariffs threaten to spoil that.
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Amazon opens 4-Star store in Seattle
The company's fourth location lacks some of the technology of its sister stores, but mimics the online experience offline.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Amazon's not so 'Marvelous' gas deal
Los Angeles commuters can blame Jeff Bezos for making matters worse for the already traffic-ridden city.
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Walmart now has more e-grocery shoppers than Instacart
The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure.
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J.C. Penney in Q2: 'progress' or 'another slice of gloom'?
While the retailer posted positive operating income and a narrowed net loss, it is still fighting against shrinking top-line and comparable sales.
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Deep Dive
8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
E-commerce has had a major impact on the design of supply chain facilities. Here are some ways that these projects have transformed recently.
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Retail closures more than double openings
Hundreds more stores could already be added to the count from Coresight Research, with openings notably found among discounters.
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Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2
The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8% during a trying period for other retailers.
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OpinionHow shopping centers can use design to build a better experience
Successful retail centers offer entertainment, shopping and dining, and a sense of authentic placemaking, writes Alamo Architects' Billy Lawrence.
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J.C. Penney follows Macy's in offering used apparel from ThredUp
The secondhand apparel site appears to be centering its brick-and-mortar strategy on partnerships, its latest with a retailer that has struggled in women's.
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Avenue to close all its stores
Store closures were confirmed, and the plus-size apparel retailer is working with Hilco and Gordon Brothers to wind down its physical footprint.
UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 3:08 p.m. -
Shopify implements chatbot feature to assist shoppers
The e-commerce company is among the latest to adopt the technology for increased customer engagement.
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Francesca's completes strategic review without a sale
The struggling women's apparel and accessories retailer announced a new $10 million loan to support its turnaround efforts.
UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 9:52 a.m. -
Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
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Zippin partners with Brazil's largest retailer for cashier-less stores
The Amazon Go competitor will put its technology in Ame Go stores throughout the country, which are planned for high-traffic urban areas.
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Macy's draws on Google Cloud for warehouse optimization
The new software, developed in-house, will initially support more than 200 of the retailer's off-price Backstage stores.
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Deep DiveThe running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims
Barneys New York and women's fashion retailer A'gaci are among the latest to file under Chapter 11.
UPDATED: Aug. 9, 2019 at 5:23 p.m. -
Study: Shoppers favor AR/VR, subscription services over smart speakers
The adoption rate remains low for voice shopping with just 8% of U.S. consumers trying it, but 23% are considering it for future purchases.
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Macy's debuts secondhand apparel sales with ThredUp
With this tie-up, which will be piloted in 40 stores, the department store aligns itself with a segment that is a bright spot in apparel retail.
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Deep DiveHow Barneys New York lost its cool
The upscale retailer eschewed safe choices to bring the department store concept into the 21st century. It might liquidate in a matter of weeks.
