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Target commits to new sustainability, equity goals
The retailer plans to make 100% of its private label products "designed for a circular future" by 2040.
By Maria Monteros • June 22, 2021 -
Westfield turns over Florida mall to lenders
The mall operator has been reducing its portfolio of malls in the U.S. to focus on Europe.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2021 -
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The Retail Dive Outlook on 2021
The adaptions retailers forced on retailers last year were painful, but they may have ushered in long-term changes that are key to survival. We break down just how pivotal 2021 might be.
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Prime Day is just another summer sale
Amazon is destined to sell its own devices and collect new memberships, but competing sales from retailers make it less special.
By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Oracle RetailOmnichannel retail and the evolution of the retail store
Gain agility by adopting an omnichannel retail strategy that puts the customer at the core of every business decision for long-term success.
By Christopher Sarne, senior director of product management strategy • June 21, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Whole Foods, The Weather Channel team up to guarantee summer fun
With the help of meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, the Amazon-owned grocer will give away prizes if consumers' plans are spoiled by rain.
By Caroline Jansen • June 18, 2021 -
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Sharon Chuter's Uoma teams up with Walmart on exclusive beauty line
Chuter's Pull Up for Change has demanded that corporate America in general and beauty companies in particular do right by Black brands and entrepreneurs.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2021 -
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Victoria's Secret is (finally) trying to get women's attention
The brand's board will be almost totally female, and its angels have been replaced with a collective of powerful women. Will the turnabout work?
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCustomers love them. Investors love them. But which online players can survive in the long run?
As they seek scale, some of the fastest-growing e-commerce firms have a license from investors to burn cash. A business can't lose money forever, though. (Right?)
By Ben Unglesbee • June 16, 2021 -
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Thinx rethinks inclusive sizing with the help of the plus community
After its extended sizes failed two years ago, the period underwear company decided to get the fit — and the messaging — right. That meant starting over.
By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2021 -
Hudson's Bay partners with Forever 21
The Canadian retailer is strategically reaching out to a younger demographic, but is Gen Z interested in fast fashion?
By Kaarin Vembar • June 14, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Gap drops first item in Yeezy partnership
The blue round jacket is available for pre-order, but it's gonna cost you — $200 to be exact.
By Maria Monteros • June 11, 2021 -
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No end in sight for Amazon's e-commerce growth: S&P
With a major structural shift toward more digital shopping underway, the company is poised to continue its history of dominance, analysts said.
By Ben Unglesbee • UPDATED: June 11, 2021 at 12:25 p.m. -
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Kohl's is the latest retailer to crash Amazon's Prime Day party
Consumers increasingly see the e-commerce giant's sales event as a time to get deals anywhere, and rivals are taking advantage.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe business of normalizing taboo topics
From periods and acne to sex toys and toilet plungers, DTC brands are out to disrupt every eyebrow-raising industry under the sun.
By Maria Monteros • June 08, 2021 -
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Walmart, Amazon simultaneously add prescription discounts to membership perks
Both giants are adding discounted medications to their paid subscription services as they expand their footprints across sectors.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 08, 2021 -
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As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales
Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 04, 2021 -
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Deep DiveUncertainty lingers, even as consumer confidence rebounds
There are signs of economic recovery and the end of the pandemic, especially in the U.S. But the outlook is uneven and rife with unknowns.
By Daphne Howland • June 02, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Frank's RedHot releases cicada cookbook
Have cicadas in your yard? Let's eat them.
By Maria Monteros • May 28, 2021 -
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Gap, Walmart team up to unveil new home essentials brand
As the home improvement sector continues to see growth, the two retailers inked a multiyear partnership to launch over 400 products, dubbed Gap Home.
By Maria Monteros • May 27, 2021 -
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Anne Klein debuts home collection with Macy's
As Anne Klein expands into a new category, the department store seeks to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 27, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe rise of the home improvement sector — and where it could go next
Increasing homeownership rates boosted the category in recent years, but unforeseen circumstances brought on by the pandemic helped land toilets on the list of most popular purchases of 2020.
By Caroline Jansen • May 26, 2021 -
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Kendra Scott introduces first men's collection
The launch, set to debut in stores and online June 7, comes as jewelry retailers ramp up product lines that are specifically marketed to men.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 24, 2021 -
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Ikea evokes vacation-inspired home renovations with Pinterest quiz
After answering three questions from a chatbot, shoppers will receive a personalized Pinterest board of design tips and product recommendations.
By Natalie Koltun • May 21, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Crocs wants consumers to dip their toes into ranch dressing this year
The shoemaker teamed up with Hidden Valley Ranch to introduce a pair of clogs reminiscent of everyone's favorite condiment.
By Caroline Jansen • May 21, 2021 -
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Costco strengthens position atop wholesale club sector
After seeing foot traffic decline last year, the company controlled 55.4% of visits to club retailers in March, according to Placer.ai.
By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2021
