Walmart expands Free Assembly private label with kids product line

In its latest bid to be a fashion destination, Walmart is adding to its assortment of children's apparel months after partnering with tween brand Justice.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 1, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: The Yeezy Gap hoodie looks like a hoodie and Eastbay launches new private label

Kanye's latest Gap offering will ship in two to eight weeks, while Foot Locker's high-school focused brand introduced a performance line. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2021

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Target sets off holiday shopping with deals, price matching

The retailer is incentivizing consumers to shop early as inventory constraints, labor shortages and supply chain issues loom over the season.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 29, 2021

Loop expands beyond e-commerce to US stores

Walgreens, Ulta Beauty and other retailers are expected to have the reusable packaging system in stores early next year.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 29, 2021

HomeGoods launches e-commerce arm

With its latest online store, off-pricer TJX Cos. is expanding its digital sales efforts in a sector that has long shunned internet retailing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2021

Hims & Hers debuts anti-aging, acne skincare products

The telehealth company, which went public in January through a SPAC deal, has had strong sales growth over the past year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom debuts Home concept in New York, retail's big IPO wave

A two-story retail experience opened at the department store's flagship, and Mattress Firm and Guitar Center are the latest to confidentially file to go public.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2021

Madewell, ThredUp open secondhand store in Brooklyn

The pop-up will be around until the end of October, with the goal of educating shoppers about the potential future of circular fashion.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2021

A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators

Blackstock & Weber founder Chris Echevarria, who as a store employee once caught Mickey Drexler's attention, sees the classic men's loafer as an ideal canvas.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2021

PetSmart launches online pharmacy

The retailer has partnered with a veterinarian company to handle prescription orders across the country.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2021

American Dream opens luxury wing, 'The Avenue'

The good news for the beleaguered mall is that wealthier consumers seem to be driving the economy right now. The bad news, still, is the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2021

Meeting the new luxury retail shopper

Now is the time for luxury retailers to begin shifting their priorities to keep up with changing consumer preferences and focusing on the necessary products, services, and values of the moment.

By Greg Flinn, Oracle Retail-Solutions Director • Sept. 20, 2021

It’s time to make payment processing part of your customer experience

Learn why legacy payment systems no longer meet today's shoppers' demands for great customer experiences.

Sept. 20, 2021

Baby boomers driving this year's apparel rebound: NPD

Older folks are refreshing their wardrobes, buying more online and outspending millennials and Gen Z, according to the firm's Consumer Tracking Service.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2021

Chewy unveils marketplace service for veterinarians

The DTC company launched Practice Hub, which allows vets to set prices, create preapproved prescriptions and earn revenue.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2021

Holiday sales could spike 9% in 2021: Deloitte

Last year's spending growth during the season surprised many retail observers. This year could be even better.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2021

Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds

The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021

Peloton launches private label apparel brand

Peloton Apparel features men's, women's and gender-neutral styles, but enters into a category with fierce competitors like Lululemon and Athleta.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 10, 2021

Report: Personalization and advanced analytics top list of retail initiatives for 2021

As the pandemic continues to accelerate retailers' shift to a more digital world, a Forrester report shows that it may have also shaped their priorities.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 8, 2021

Petco expands its subscription box service

The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2021

SKU'd: Shein is holding a fashion design contest. And judges are fending off the public's 'negativity'

The Shein X 100K Challenge highlights up-and-coming talent. It works as long as no one asks questions about the company's business practices.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2021

Ikea plots resale for US stores

The furniture company, which already offers buyback and resale elsewhere, is testing the services in suburban Philadelphia for a limited time.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart, Dove partner for inclusive baby line and Hermès sells a $1,125 dog bowl

The mass merchant wants to fill a gap in the category, and the luxury brand unveiled a product for furry friends that enjoy the finer things.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 27, 2021

The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail

On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.

By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021

Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace Nuuly Thrift

The platform will accept products for resale from any brand, and will act as the sister company to Nuuly Rent. 

By Kaarin Moore • Updated Oct. 12, 2021