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Instacart and Whole Foods part ways
The end of the five-year deal has been expected since Amazon bought the specialty grocer.
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Unboxing the holiday shipping race
For big brick-and-mortar retailers, shipping discounts are an easier cost to rationalize, but digitally focused companies can have a tougher time matching promotions.
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Costco stokes e-commerce with little hit to margins
The wholesaler grabbed sales from more people who live further from stores, and healthcare and grocery competitors took bigger bites out of profits.
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Walgreens to sell overstock, returns via B2B marketplace
The retailer will partner with liquidation platform B-Stock to rid itself of excess inventory.
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Amy Schumer debuts inclusive-size collection at Saks Off 5th
The off-price retailer is just the latest to develop apparel that more women can shop for, putting pressure on plus-size specialists.
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45% of online shoppers complete purchases via mobile
When it comes to buying online, more consumers pay using mobile smartphones than those who use computers, according to a PYMNTS.com study.
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P&G buys disruptive marketer Walker & Company
The startup, which owns grooming brands Bevel and Form, looks to tap into the CPG giant's resources, while P&G can expand its multicultural offerings.
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Amazon opens first small-format Go store
The e-commerce giant has evolved its Go model to include compact stores for office buildings and hospitals.
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L Brands selling La Senza
The retail company sold off Henri Bendel earlier this year, too, to focus on its larger brands, including faltering Victoria's Secret.
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Zola plots NYC pop-up for engagement season
The location will include 2,000 of the company's most popular wedding registry gifts and products, as well as stations for couples to create wedding websites and 3D print custom cake toppers.
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Nectar Home unrolls rug brand 'Wovenly'
The parent company of a mattress brand targeting Middle America is making a move to expand its merchandise beyond bedding.
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Office Depot to sell and install Google smart home devices
The office supplies retailer continues to expand its services, especially to small- and medium-sized businesses.
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Joann uses textile tech to further customization capabilities
The retailer launched fabric design options to give shoppers a more creative experience.
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Adidas pairs with Snapchat for AR sneaker try-on
The shoemaker's latest collaboration with the messaging platform removes friction in the shopping process before the shoes' Dec. 15 release.
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Bloomberg: Sears hires real estate firm to shop stores around
The move could complicate Sears Holdings Chairman Eddie Lampert's $4.6 billion bid to buy the business and keep stores open.
UPDATED: Dec. 12, 2018 at 10:16 a.m.
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Kroger buys pharmacy records from 42 Shopko stores
The announcement comes on the heels of Shopko's decision to close 39 stores.
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REI expands gear rental program with more ahead
For now, the outdoors retailer has opened up its rental program to include snowshoes, but more locations and products are slated for 2019.
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Aerie comps soar 32%
The lingerie brand could be taking share from segment giant Victoria's Secret, but an inventory pileup at American Eagle could spell trouble, analysts say.
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Do Shinola hotels have room to grow?
The watch brand enters the hospitality space with a new Detroit hotel opening in 2019.
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Deep DiveHow 'brick-and-mobile' is transforming in-store shopping
As retailers explore adding life to their brands through mobile experiences, will stores become overly tech-ridden and lose their human touch?
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ColumnRetail Therapy: The denim nightmare we wish was put to bed
If you've been hoarding bootcut jeans and jelly shoes in your closet for years, it may be time to break them out once again.
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Calvin Klein adopts digital-first approach, leaving print ads behind
The brand plans to post more frequently on its social media platforms, work with more micro-influencers and host local activations.
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Chico's taps Salesfloor for store associate apps
The retailer is putting digital apps in the hands of store associates to help them better serve customers during and after store visits.
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Stitch Fix active client count rises 22%
Company executive Meredith Dunn is also leaving, and the retailer disappointed Wall Street with smaller active client growth.
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Neiman Marcus countersues Marble Ridge
In a recent lawsuit alleging the "fraudulent transfer" of MyTheresa, the debtholder paints a picture of a retailer teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Neiman fired back Friday at what it claims are "false statements."
UPDATED: Dec. 17, 2018 at 9:51 a.m.
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