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Retail growth to cool after 2021's burst of demand: Moody's
Supply chain costs and a more normal sales environment will likely slow the pace of sales and profit growth, analysts with the ratings agency said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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Lulu's joins bumper crop of retailers with plans to go public
The fast-fashion e-retailer says that brick-and-mortar apparel sales will increasingly be under pressure as younger consumers buy more online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer
If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z.
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Hodinkee unveils used watch resale platform
With authentication services and more in-depth product description pages, customers can buy, sell or trade pre-owned timepieces.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 14, 2021 -
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The majority of consumers plan to shop early this year: report
Research indicates that shoppers want to spend more this year, but they're taking advantage of holiday deals sooner.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2021 -
How traditional teen apparel brands went out of style
Gen Z sets trends fast — and they won't hesitate to leave retailers who can't keep up in the dust.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Consumers plan to spend about 25% more this holiday season: JLL
This year's holiday season could resemble pre-pandemic spending levels, but retailers are still facing product and labor shortages.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Walmart teams with Netflix on exclusive products, digital storefront
The partnership gives the retailer access to the streaming platform's viewership as it establishes itself as a major destination for fan merchandise.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021 -
Millennials drive demand for DTC brands: report
Digitally native brands adopted an aesthetic attractive to young shoppers. The pandemic only helped push consumers to shop with those companies.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveRetailers are betting on wage hikes, perks to woo workers ahead of the holidays. Will it work?
Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Sponsored by YotpoSolve iOS 15 challenges with SMS this holiday season
To engage iOS 15 users and drive sales this holiday season, embrace the channel that is already privacy-first — SMS.
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Nordstrom launches retail partnership with 11 Honoré
The department store invested in the luxury plus-size apparel company in 2019.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Clothing is Gen Z's top wallet priority for first time since 2014, Piper Sandler finds
The latest survey indicates that Nike remains the top apparel brand for teens, with Lululemon, Crocs and Converse gaining market share.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Holiday spending projected to grow up to 5%: NPD
As more consumers plan on seeing relatives in the coming months, 29% of consumers plan to spend more than last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Sponsored by The Hershey CompanyHow retailers can enable unplanned purchases sparked by online inspiration
Although online behavior is centered more on search and lists, retailers have significant opportunities to drive unplanned purchases and maximize baskets.
Oct. 4, 2021 -
Over 30% of consumers plan to spend more on gifts in 2021: Klarna
A survey found that 62% of respondents plan on shopping with big-box retailers during the holiday season, followed by department stores and malls.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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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 -
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ColumnThe 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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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ColumnThe 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 -
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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 -
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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
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