Deep Dive: Page 12
Industry insights from our journalists
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Temporary living: The rise of furniture rental
Consumers are less concerned about putting down roots. Is rented furniture the solution?
Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019 -
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Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging
Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.
Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019 -
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True blue: Denim has to change to save the planet
The classic American blue jean may be the world's most beloved fabric, and innovations are helping produce it more sustainably.
Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019 -
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Clouds on the horizon: What climate change means for retail
From supply chains to marketing, weather-related changes have impacted how retailers do business.
Daphne Howland, Cara Salpini, Kaarin Moore and Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019 -
'Big and tall' could be bigger — and better
When it comes to advancements in apparel sizing, women have paved the way. Men's brands seem destined to follow suit, but retailers have a lot to learn.
Daphne Howland • April 15, 2019 -
Anchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall
With vacancy rates high and department stores, including Sears and J.C. Penney, vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in.
Krishna Thakker • April 11, 2019 -
Courtesy of Bonobos
How Bonobos became the 'DNVB college'
An entrepreneurial culture has sparked many employees to launch their own businesses or leave to grow other brands, but CEO Micky Onvural hopes to woo them back down the road.
Corinne Ruff • April 10, 2019 -
What's different about Levi's
The brand has defined American denim since the 19th century by remaining a pioneer. Now Wall Street will have a say in its future.
Daphne Howland • April 3, 2019 -
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12 retailers walking a dangerous line toward bankruptcy in 2019
From J. Crew and Neiman Marcus to Francesca's, Pier 1 and Ascena Retail Group, the retail space remains rife with troubled businesses.
Cara Salpini • March 25, 2019 -
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7 memorable quotes from AAFA's Executive Summit
The event brought together some of the biggest names in retail, where concerns bubbled to the surface on topics regarding China and changing consumer trends.
Kaarin Moore and Caroline Jansen • March 21, 2019 -
The blunt truth: Cannabis retail is here
It's a growth industry where the potential is high, but retailers and consumers are both on a steep learning curve.
Daphne Howland • March 20, 2019 -
Hudson Yards: New York City's latest retail playground
The Shops & Restaurants at Manhattan's luxe shopping center has finally arrived. But, is this innovation or just another mall?
Lara Ewen • March 18, 2019 -
10 top retail executives on the state of the industry
The role of a chief executive requires vision above all else. At Shoptalk, execs from Gap, Macy's, Nordstrom, Lowe's and a host of disruptors offered insights from a unique industry perch.
Daphne Howland, Corinne Ruff and Cara Salpini • March 11, 2019 -
Is home goods the next retail sector ripe for disruption?
As retailers push for new technology adoption, supply chain optimization and a digital focus, the space is being redefined and rearranged.
Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2019 -
Airport retail has a long runway — for the right brands
Luxury goods, vending machines, bookstores, beauty products: Everything is fair game in the high flying world of airport retail. And the tech industry is about to up the stakes again.
Lara Ewen • March 4, 2019 -
DTC brands reap the rewards — and risks — of taking a stand
Newcomers like Billie, Knix and AUrate benefit from customer relationships built on mission. But bolder stances invite scrutiny of their promises.
Corinne Ruff • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Retrieved from Nike on July 12, 2018
What's behind the rise in retailer loyalty program revamps?
Companies from Nordstrom to J. Crew have invested in loyalty programs. Some removed barriers, others added them, but the changes all said something about the strategy.
Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Pay it down: How millennials’ relationships with credit cards will change retail
The 2008 recession is just one reason the demographic rejects plastic payments. Brands are now being pushed to fill the void with convenient, frictionless solutions.
Kaarin Moore • Feb. 21, 2019 -
What does experiential retail even mean these days?
For some it's sprinkles, others meditation pods. What really matters is localization, service and shareability, store design experts say.
Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Payless, Gymboree and the road to Chapter 22
Both retailers exited bankruptcy successfully once, now they're back in financial trouble two years later. What happened?​
Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019 -
The plus-size era is over before it began
In its place is a new standard: inclusive sizing, and retailers that haven't woken up to those changes in apparel risk losing billions in sales.
Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2019 -
What will Sears look like on the other side of bankruptcy?
ESL Investments announced Monday that it has completed the $5.2 billion acquisition of the iconic retailer.
Corinne Ruff • Updated Feb. 12, 2019 -
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The running list of 2019 bankruptcy victims
Destination Maternity is the latest retailer to file, with plans to close roughly half its stores and sell itself in bankruptcy.
Daphne Howland, Ben Unglesbee, Cara Salpini, Kaarin Moore and Caroline Jansen • Updated Oct. 23, 2019 -
A Penney saved?
The discount department store's turnaround task is monumental, but time is short.
Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2019 -
What can US retailers learn from China?
Stores like Alibaba's Hema offer a vision of the future for American grocers, but experts say creating a similarly seamless omnichannel experience isn't easy — and may not be possible.
Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2019
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