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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.
UPDATED: Aug. 14, 2019 at 9:52 a.m. -
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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Deep DiveHow Barneys New York lost its cool
The upscale retailer eschewed safe choices to bring the department store concept into the 21st century. It might liquidate in a matter of weeks.
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52% of retailers feel ill-prepared to support emerging mobile tech, study says
AI, chatbots and AR/VR are supported by just 9% of retailers, and a lack of integration could hinder customer engagement.
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Macy's lowers profit outlook after tough spring
Slow sales due to fashion misses and fewer tourists bloated inventory and forced markdowns in the quarter, the department store said.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Busch submits its bid to be the drink of fall
The beer brand reignited its #BuschLatte campaign with the launch of a limited edition beer and a nostalgic advertisement.
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Ulta highlights DTC brands with Sparked platform
Sephora recently launched a similar in-store merchandising initiative for makeup brands as both retailers bank on digital natives to drive traffic.
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USTR: 10% tariffs on 'certain' electronics, clothing from China delayed to Dec. 15
"We're doing this for the Christmas season," President Donald Trump said in response to postponing some tariffs.
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Target bets on in-store fulfillment
Choosing the right fulfillment option is about weighing cost and speed. Filling orders from stores may not be the ideal choice for every retailer.
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StockX reveals details about data breach
The online marketplace says customer financial data was not compromised.
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Steve Madden snaps up Greats, BB Dakota in 2-day shopping spree
The footwear company, coming off a strong quarter, could boost its weaker men's offering with its acquisition of the digitally native sneaker brand.
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Is real estate poised to save retail?
Three years ago, Simon Property Group and GGP helped rescue an ailing Aeropostale. Now David Simon says there's more where that came from.
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Kohl's to partner with emerging brands
"Curated by Kohl's" will rotate quarterly, with items sold in various departments, and a collaboration with Facebook is coming next spring.
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Nike launches subscription for kids sneakers
The Nike Adventure Club service comes in three tiers ranging up to $50 a month and aims to make shopping easier for parents.
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Allbirds steps outside the shoe market
With its socks launch the direct-to-consumer brand follows a familiar expansion trajectory into an adjacent category.
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Stein Mart launches 'renovated' POS system, mobile app for associates
Employees can offer mobile checkout and check inventory to enhance the customer experience.
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Venmo adds instant bank transfer feature
In the coming weeks, users will be able to transfer funds to their bank accounts within minutes for a 1% fee
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Younique launches AR beauty tool
The direct-to-consumer company, which is partly owned by Coty, introduced facial analysis tech so users can virtually try on cosmetics.
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Tariff whiplash is already taking a toll on retail
Retailers and brands have been scrambling to source elsewhere besides China, but it's not easy, quick or even possible for everyone.
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The North Face plans to refresh 'majority' of fleet by 2024
A new SoHo location is the first step of the brand's revamped retail strategy, which is centered around stronger connections with customers.
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