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Retail’s love affair with incentivized reviews
The beauty sector relies on incentivized reviews to attract attention — and sales — while some consumers grow skeptical of their authenticity.
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Sponsored by AudioEyeRetail sites are riddled with accessibility issues. It could cost you this holiday season.
Retailers risk lost holiday sales if accessibility issues block the path to purchase.
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More than a quarter of consumers plan to cut holiday spending
Only 22% of shoppers are expecting to spend more this holiday season compared to last year, according to a recent report from Experian.
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Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership
Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.
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ChatGPT lets shoppers buy products within the platform
Launching first in partnership with Etsy and Shopify, the Instant Checkout functionality has the potential to rival Amazon and Google, one expert said.
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Target introduces accessible self-checkout
As the retailer enhances its self-checkout experience to include more guests, other major retailers are scaling theirs back.
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Banana Republic, looking to the future, digs into its past
The brand is celebrating its roots — and appealing to younger consumers — with a vintage apparel collection and a fan’s archive of marketing ephemera.
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Stanley launches take-back program
The brand, known for its tumblers, is furthering its “Built for Life” promise by offering a $5 discount code to customers who send back eligible products.
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Pinterest mobilizes Gen Z searchers, retail media with new ad offerings
Top of Search ads, currently in beta testing, will appear within the top 10 slots and Related Pins section of search results.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Muji launches skin care and Arc’teryx aims for $5B in sales
The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.
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Why customers say online shopping just can’t compare to the in-store experience
Over half of customers said they shop in person instead of online so they can try on clothing or test products, according to a Chatmeter survey.
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Kohl’s expands private label athleisure line to kids
The struggling department store is leaning on its proprietary brands to offer value while protecting margins.
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The Backroom: How the holidays are different this year
Heading into the season, shoppers and retailers alike are getting squeezed by tariffs and mounting economic uncertainty.
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Bath & Body Works wants to get inside your dryer
The retailer wants to bring immersive fragrance experiences to daily tasks, according to Chief Merchandising Officer Betsy Schumacher.
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Spirit Christmas to open 30 locations
The company, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, tested stores last year. This year, it is nearly quadrupling its footprint.
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Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal on what’s next for the brand
The co-founder and co-CEO discusses the brand’s store expansion, its partnership with Target and the decision to sunset an iconic aspect of its business.
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Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins
Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.
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De minimis elimination strains Lululemon’s fulfillment model
The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.
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The American Girl doll of the year is Samantha’s great, great granddaughter
With Raquel Reyes, the company has created a descendant of another character for the first time — while introducing a new generation to its luxury product.
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SEC says former RadioShack buyer ran a Ponzi scheme, unprofitable brands
The federal regulator alleged that REV’s co-founders misled investors about the profitability of its retail portfolio, which also included Stein Mart and Dress Barn, and misappropriated investor funds.
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Trump sets tariffs on furniture, other sectors
The new levies on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and other goods will go into effect Wednesday.
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Managing tariff impact gets tougher as the holidays approach
Lower-income households are especially worried about employment and higher prices — and prices are indeed rising.
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Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime membership allegations
The online retailer didn't admit to any wrongdoing regarding the FTC's accusation that the company duped customers into signing up for memberships and then made it difficult to cancel.
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Michaels rolls out party, knitting shops in wake of Joann and Party City bankruptcies
The Knit & Sew space in stores, which comes about three months after the craft retailer acquired Joann’s IP, will feature co-branded signage.
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Deep DiveLululemon’s ‘downward spiral’ — and how the brand plans to break out of it
High-priced athleisure isn’t dead, but boring athleisure might be. That means it’s back to the innovation drawing board for the much-loved Canadian brand.
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Target introduces in-store toy demos, kids’ catalog for the holidays
The retailer is also highlighting thousands of toys it will offer under $20, as a way to emphasize value.
