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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 -
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 -
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TrendlineHow 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.
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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 -
Sponsored by The Hershey Company
How 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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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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 -
Sponsored by Oracle Retail
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 -
Sponsored by Bolt
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