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ColumnRetail Therapy: The one where Ralph Lauren and Rachel Green collaborate
In honor of the 25th anniversary of "Friends," the designer created a special capsule collection inspired by the fashion-forward TV character.
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Walmart, Capital One introduce two credit cards
While shoppers benefit the most from purchases at the retail giant, they can also receive a percentage back on transactions made elsewhere.
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Wing Aviation to begin FedEx, Walgreens drone deliveries in Virginia
The trial will serve as a test-case for the two companies to conduct last-mile drone deliveries at scale.
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Toys R Us, Candytopia partner for experiential pop-ups
The concepts include interactive playrooms and brand installations, and are headed for Chicago and Atlanta during the holiday season.
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OpinionThere's a farm in my grocery store: The new rules of retail engagement
All retailers are in a very tight spot right now — grocery stores offer many obvious proof points, writes The Hershey Experience's Suzanne Jones.
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Madison Reed to open 600 stores by 2024
Through a joint venture with consulting firm Franworth, the hair color startup is planning to rapidly expand its Color Bar locations.
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Fitch joins S&P in downgrading J.C. Penney on turnaround uncertainty
Analysts with the ratings agency said they expected traffic and apparel sales to continue their downward slides.
UPDATED: Sept. 19, 2019 at 11:21 a.m. -
ColumnReporter's Notebook: Is Boston's Seaport the new SoHo?
A cluster of DTC brands found homes in the vibrant district, while the city's famous Newbury Street sees its prominence dim.
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Casper jumps on the CBD bandwagon with sleep gummies
The mattress brand is among the latest to capitalize on the $150 billion cannabis market.
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Macy's to make same-day delivery free in 30 markets, for a limited time
Starting Oct. 1, the department store is eliminating the service's $8 fee, and that could be a key differentiator this holiday season.
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Fast and free: How shipping expectations are changing retail
Customers have come to expect speedy delivery from their favorite stores, but only some can keep up. Here are the three moves Retail Dive is watching.
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Trigo raises $22M to scale cashierless store technology
In an increasingly crowded space, the company is trying to differentiate by scaling the tech for larger store sizes.
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Stage Stores to nix department stores, go all-in on off-price
The retailer plans to convert nearly all of its remaining stores to the Gordman's banner, which it acquired out of bankruptcy in 2017.
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Can J.C. Penney's Jill Soltau pull off the ultimate retail Hail Mary?
The retailer's CEO is tasked with turning the company around, but recent setbacks show just how difficult that's going to be.
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Chewy posts $82.9M loss in Q2
However, the pet e-tailer, which went public in June, reported stronger than expected sales gains.
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Amazon expands cash payment services across the US
The e-commerce giant, in making it easier for shoppers to use hard currency, is also helping itself.
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Deep DiveHow TikTok can help brands get on Christmas wish lists
Hashtag challenges are one way to boost awareness with the app's younger audience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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A'gaci to auction IP in Ch. 11
After opting to liquidate in its second bankruptcy in less than two years, the apparel retailer is selling off its name and other brand assets.
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Sally Beauty announces private label credit card
The credit card agreement is an addition to the retailer's existing loyalty program, which has over 15 million active members, and will be piloted in 2020.
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Target looks to Good & Gather to define its grocery business
The private label line will be the company's biggest own brand ever, Stephanie Lundquist, executive vice president of food and beverage, said at Groceryshop.
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Gen Z's worries about emotional health affect shopping habits
Young adults prefer in-store shopping to disconnect from social media and digital news, which are sources of stress, an A.T. Kearney study shows.
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Stein Mart introduces BOPIS at all its locations
The retailer expects the move will shift about 15% of its e-commerce orders to in-store pickup.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Neiman Marcus' new arrivals, frankly, miss the mark
For a retailer that's not in the best financial health, we're not sure a $7,000 hot dog couch is the path to success.
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Walmart reimagines once-defunct Scoop as private label fashion line
The boutique retailer, which closed its last stores more than three years ago, has a new life as an owned value brand for the retail giant.
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Destination Maternity considers possible sale after dismal Q2
The struggling retailer said it was mulling strategic alternatives, both a possible merger and stand-alone options, as top-line, comparable and e-commerce sales fell.
