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Consumers aren't buying goods with retail apps
Cybersecurity concerns, limited device space and a lack of compelling features are making shoppers hesitate, according to a new report.
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Avenue to close all its stores
Store closures were confirmed, and the plus-size apparel retailer is working with Hilco and Gordon Brothers to wind down its physical footprint.
UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 3:08 p.m. -
Target launches Good & Gather grocery brand
The retailer's largest store brand to date will be available in stores and online next month and will replace its Simply Balanced and Archer Farms lines.
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Amazon tests 'Top Brand' badge for some fashion
The e-commerce giant has tags to boost some brands and products in its massive assortment, but risks creating confusion if it uses too many.
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Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
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Square rolls out Orders API to streamline fulfillment
The payment company's latest developer feature manages customer orders from a variety of sources.
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Investment firm buys $141M in HBC shares to block take-private sale
Some HBC activist shareholders are resisting a June proposal led by Gov. Richard Baker that the board has deemed "inadequate."
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Deep DiveThe running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims
Barneys New York and women's fashion retailer A'gaci are among the latest to file under Chapter 11.
UPDATED: Aug. 9, 2019 at 5:23 p.m. -
Banana Republic will launch apparel rental next month
Along with the new monthly subscription, the Gap Inc.-owned brand said it will offer buy online, pick up in-store beginning this fall.
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Revlon explores a sale
The beauty brand faces increased competition from players like Sephora and Ulta, and drugstores that are investing in partnerships with DTC companies.
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J.C. Penney sued by Zumba over marketing campaign
The fitness company took issue with the retailer's use of the slogan "From A to Zumba" to sell fitness apparel.
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A.C. Moore launches online artist marketplace
The marketplace, powered by Zibbet, will compete with Etsy and Amazon for attention from both sellers and buyers.
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Consumers come through with strong spending in July
The monthly retail sales report was welcome relief in a week dominated by recession jitters, but tariffs threaten to spoil that.
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Amazon opens 4-star store in Seattle
The company's fourth location lacks some of the technology of its sister stores but mimics the online experience offline.
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Walmart now has more e-grocery shoppers than Instacart
The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure.
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J.C. Penney in Q2: 'progress' or 'another slice of gloom'?
While the retailer posted positive operating income and a narrowed net loss, it is still fighting against shrinking top-line and comparable sales.
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Retail closures more than double openings
Hundreds more stores could already be added to the count from Coresight Research, with openings notably found among discounters.
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Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2
The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8% during a trying period for other retailers.
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J.C. Penney follows Macy's in offering used apparel from ThredUp
The secondhand apparel site appears to be centering its brick-and-mortar strategy on partnerships, its latest with a retailer that has struggled in women's.
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Shopify implements chatbot feature to assist shoppers
The e-commerce company is among the latest to adopt the technology for increased customer engagement.
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Francesca's completes strategic review without a sale
The struggling women's apparel and accessories retailer announced a new $10 million loan to support its turnaround efforts.
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Zippin partners with Brazil's largest retailer for cashier-less stores
The Amazon Go competitor will put its technology in Ame Go stores throughout the country, which are planned for high-traffic urban areas.
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Macy's draws on Google Cloud for warehouse optimization
The new software, developed in-house, will initially support more than 200 of the retailer's off-price Backstage stores.
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Study: Shoppers favor AR/VR, subscription services over smart speakers
The adoption rate remains low for voice shopping with just 8% of U.S. consumers trying it, but 23% are considering it for future purchases.
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Macy's debuts secondhand apparel sales with ThredUp
With this tie-up, which will be piloted in 40 stores, the department store aligns itself with a segment that is a bright spot in apparel retail.
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