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'There's nothing like it out there': Dollar General's Popshelf aims to create and conquer a new market
The new format is expanding rapidly as it courts middle-income suburban shoppers. With success and scale come some big decisions for the discounter.
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Burlington poaches Ross exec to fill COO role
Travis Marquette is set to become the third C-suite executive from the off-pricer's rival as it eyes post-pandemic growth.
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Wilson opens first store amid DTC expansion
The sporting goods manufacturer launched a sportswear apparel line through its e-commerce site in May, which will now also be sold in its stores.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: J.C. Penney's inclusive kids apparel brand and the second(ish) item in Yeezy Gap
The department store launched a label in time for the back-to-school shopping season, and the rapper seems to be aiming for a repeat of its first product drop.
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Retail sales rose 14% in June despite consumers' switch to services
Shoppers were keen on getting new clothes, which benefited department stores. But inflation accounted for some of the increase, analysts say.
UPDATED: July 16, 2021 at 12:05 p.m. -
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Deep DiveThe new toy store experience
Toys R Us went bankrupt years ago and hasn't really been replaced. Here's how others are designing experiences for a digitally enabled generation.
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Walmart partners with Justice amid back-to-school frenzy
An assortment of over 140 items from the tween brand is now available on the big-box retailer's website and in 2,400 stores nationwide.
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After years of expansion, HBC has fractured
The move to split up the company's Saks Fifth Avenue operations has some rationale involving retail, but it's also a way to monetize its assets.
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Digital brand platform Foundry raises $100M
The company joins other platforms aiming to enhance and expand digitally native brands.
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S&P: Badly located malls remain vulnerable
Shopping centers in sparsely populated areas are likely to continue to lose tenants and sales, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence report.
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As collectors seek out luxury watches, Tiny Jewel Box expands showrooms
The Washington, D.C., business has expanded its Patek Philippe showroom, and an additional Rolex space will open next year to cater to growing demand.
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Casper to open first branded shop-in-shop with Bed Bath & Beyond
The store concept, which will open July 22 in Bed Bath & Beyond's New York City flagship, helps bolster the DTC mattress brand's physical presence.
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
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"The parking lot outside of the now closed Boscov's at Monroeville Mall." by Steven Miller is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Malls may not even need anchors. Here's why.
Department stores used to drive traffic, but now they're just a drag.
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Popshop Live valued at $100M
With celebrity backers, the platform aims to grow its platform as other livestream shopping apps raise venture capital.
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Facebook to invest $1B in creators in bid to bolster Reels, livestreaming offerings
Beefing up creator perks comes as the company faces increasingly stiff competition from TikTok and significant changes to user tracking.
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The running list of major retail deals in 2021
Nordstrom acquired a minority stake Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands in a bid to win the Gen Z market.
UPDATED: July 6, 2021 at 10:28 a.m. -
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Child tax credits an 'underappreciated' stimulus that could boost retail: Cowen
With monthly checks set to go to 39 million households, food, apparel, footwear and e-commerce sellers could benefit as back-to-school season picks up.
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7-Eleven brings mobile checkout to 2.5K more stores
The convenience store chain now offers the frictionless shopping service in over 3,000 locations in 32 states.
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Is Yeezy Gap a billion-dollar brand?
The retailer that once defined American casual fashion is trying to regain attention by collaborating with one of the world's most idiosyncratic artists.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to extend curbside pickup hours
The retailer will allow consumers to pick up online orders as early as 8 a.m., one hour before stores typically open.
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QVC-owner Qurate hires new CEO
Set to retire this year, Mike George led the company through a tumultuous but successful journey during the pandemic.
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The Weekly Closeout: Pacsun gets into resale, and is Instagram really not for photos anymore?
The growing market for secondhand has another eager participant, and the social media platform is betting big on shopping.
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FabFitFun debuts Shop with Friends feature, 5-day sales event
Members can now chat with friends while shopping the company's exclusive e-commerce sales, and a members-only sales event is on the horizon.
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The new in-app tool allows shoppers to scan purchases and ship them directly to their homes.
