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ColumnRetail Therapy: 8 terrible pumpkin spice products consumers will buy anyway
From Spam to Dunkin lip balm, the flavor has infiltrated every aspect of daily life.
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Why retail is paying attention to headless commerce
Robust online revenues are critical to a retailer's overall health. A seamless e-commerce experience can influence those sales.
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Deep DiveApparel is out of fashion
The U.S. consumer has slipped into something more comfortable, and retailers are paying the price.
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L Brands can't shake Victoria's Secret woes
Changes at the lingerie brand have yet to gain traction, but Bath & Body Works continues to set an example with superior results.
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Dick's posts best comps since 2016
After a disappointing 2018, the retailer's CEO said that its "investments are working, our major headwinds are behind us and we've bent the curve on sales."
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Nordstrom rises on profit beat
But declines at off-price Rack may signal dire circumstances, and one analyst calls the retailer's decision to withhold comparable sales numbers "telling."
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Brooks Running Company debuts same-day delivery
The running apparel and footwear business is the latest retailer to roll out a speedy delivery option for consumers.
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ThredUp co-founder: Foot traffic is Macy's incentive in new tie-up
In a panel at the eTail East conference, Chris Homer said the quick turnover in merchandise should tempt customers into stores more often.
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Retail is rife with harassment, and employers aren't intervening, survey says
The U.K.-based report revealed nearly half of workers experienced "sexual, racist, homophobic or otherwise very offensive language" at work.
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Rite Aid taps Bank of America for payment processing
The partnership will provide payment processing for the drugstore's physical locations and e-commerce site.
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Deep DiveWhen levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
The march of fearsome weather events has caught the attention of retailers, who collectively have some 26,000 stores at risk of climate-based calamities.
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Target barrels through Q2 as key strategies pay off
The mass merchant beat expectations on sales, comps and profit, as omnichannel and private label investments bore fruit.
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Markdowns push Urban Outfitters profit down 35%
The Free People brand brought relief, and fashion missteps have been corrected, but executives painted a mixed picture of the consumer.
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The Home Depot, Lowe's post strong comps
However, lumber price deflation and recently announced tariffs hit both companies, causing Home Depot to lower its guidance.
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Apple debuts credit card
U.S. customers will be able to apply for the program through the Wallet app and get cash back on Uber purchases, with more merchants to come.
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Asos intervenes when supplier cuts off wages, water, food to workers
Working with a local union and the Mauritian government, Asos facilitated payouts after the factory stopped paying workers months before liquidation.
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Are mobile apps worth it for small retailers?
BuyBuy Baby and indie Little Birdies Boutique have two things in common: Both are children's retailers and both can be found in Apple's App Store.
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Lowe's taps YouTube DIYer for video series on NFL-themed home makeovers
A campaign debuting ahead of the league's 100th season promotes the more than 10,000 licensed products available at the home improvement retailer.
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Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens, while the drugstore's health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations.
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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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Amazon Robotics funds app that measures warehouse worker health risks
Videos of workers performing standard tasks such as loading bins and picking up heavy objects generate a "risk score" to help better allocate activities to robots.
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Walmart's marketing chief to depart after a year on the job
The retail giant also announced the creation of a new retail marketing team focused on store initiatives, merchandising and e-commerce.
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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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TJX mostly maintains its momentum as sales jump 5%
As department stores continue to falter and with the closure of hundreds of Dressbarn doors, the off-pricer is poised to gain yet more share.
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Kohl's beats expectations on strong back-to-school sales
Waning consumer sentiment has hit the department store hard, but it is making a lot of the right moves, especially compared to rivals.
