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Despite Prime Day, Amazon Q2 misses as pandemic boost fades
The e-commerce giant is seeing big revenue boosts from services outside of its online or store-based product sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Crocs enters sock market and Target's latest collab
The footwear brand is actually encouraging people to wear socks with its well-known clogs, while the big-box retailer rolls out another design partnership.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 30, 2021 -
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TrendlineHow personalization shapes the retail industry
As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities (and missteps) has opened up for retailers that want to tap into the potential of rich shopper data.
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What the delta variant already means for retail
Rapid development and distribution of vaccines promised to halt the pandemic, but new surges brought on by viral mutations threaten progress.
By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: When Reebok was on top of the world
Retail Dive's senior editor discusses the past and alternate histories of the brand that once topped even Nike.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 29, 2021 -
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Athleta launches digital wellness platform 'AthletaWell'
Gap Inc.'s activewear retailer partnered with at-home workout company Obé Fitness as part of its transformation into a lifestyle brand.
By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2021 -
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ThredUp snaps up European apparel resale company Remix for over $28M
The Bulgarian company's revenue and powerful software will help the U.S. resale site expand overseas.
By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2021 -
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Deep DiveReebok was meant to be a 'Nike killer.' How the brand lost its No. 1 spot
In the '80s, Reebok was the top sports brand for a time. Now it's dwarfed by Nike and Adidas. We take a look at the history of the brand, through the lens of the people who were there.
By Cara Salpini • July 26, 2021 -
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Consumers are feeling the heat from summer inflation, report says
Fifty-five percent of consumers surveyed by data firm Numerator said they have changed their shopping behavior over the past month due to price increases.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Bezos thanks Amazon customers for space flight and the latest news from Dick's
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos came under fire for telling customers and employees they paid for his suborbital jaunt, and Dick's debuted two new marketing campaigns.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 23, 2021 -
Crocs revenue nearly doubles in Q2 as DTC and wholesale take off
The pandemic-era's emphasis on comfort has been a huge boon to the clog brand, which is widening its direct-to-consumer reach and collaborations.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2021 -
J.C. Penney launches beauty concept featuring Thirteen Lune
Thirteen Lune, which focuses on beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders, will be the flagship brand of the J.C. Penney Beauty venture.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2021 -
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Madewell, ThredUp team up on 'Madewell Forever' secondhand site
The resale company's tech and logistics, available to third parties since 2018, will enable the apparel retailer to expand its sales in a fast-growing market.
By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2021 -
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'We got it wrong': Victoria's Secret's tricky new path
The company is testing three store remodels and a new off-mall store concept, and plotting the return of its fashion show.
By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2021 -
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Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
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Walmart teams up with DTC brand Bubble in bid to tap Gen Z market
Products created for younger skin, including clay masks, toners and cleansers were made available last week in 3,800 stores nationwide.
By Maria Monteros • July 19, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDick's is testing 5 store concepts. Here's why.
Store revamps are also in progress, and the sporting goods specialist is expanding its private label reach as it looks to maintain a winning position.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
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Walmart partners with Justice amid back-to-school frenzy
An assortment of over 140 items from the tween brand is now available on the big-box retailer's website and in 2,400 stores nationwide.
By Maria Monteros • July 15, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe new toy store experience
Toys R Us went bankrupt years ago and hasn't really been replaced. Here's how others are designing experiences for a digitally enabled generation.
By Cara Salpini • July 15, 2021 -
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Child tax credits an 'underappreciated' stimulus that could boost retail: Cowen
With monthly checks set to go to 39 million households, food, apparel, footwear and e-commerce sellers could benefit as back-to-school season picks up.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 14, 2021 -
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Eddie Bauer launches gear rental program
As more companies enter the resale and rental markets, the outdoor retailer is joining the fray with a service that offers everything from jackets to tents.
By Cara Salpini • July 13, 2021 -
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Amazon expands products sold under sustainable labeling program
The retailer's Climate Pledge Friendly initiative, which lists more than 75,000 items, has added four more certifications, bringing the total to 31.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 13, 2021 -
In quest for Gen Z attention, Nordstrom takes minority stake in Topshop
The department store's partnership with new brand owner Asos promises to boost U.S. sales for a set of retailers previously owned by U.K.'s Arcadia.
By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2021 -
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Shein surpasses H&M, Zara in US fast fashion sales
As the e-commerce site leads the U.S. fast-fashion market, environmental sustainability concerns could drive consumers away from fast-fashion brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2021 -
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Malls may not even need anchors. Here's why.
Department stores used to drive traffic, but now they're just a drag.
By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2021 -
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As collectors seek out luxury watches, Tiny Jewel Box expands showrooms
The Washington, D.C., business has expanded its Patek Philippe showroom, and an additional Rolex space will open next year to cater to growing demand.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 12, 2021
