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DVF shut its clothing rental service, pivoted to Rent the Runway
The news comes as Ralph Lauren is launching its own rental service while luxury apparel retailers figure out their place in the circular economy.
By Kaarin Moore • March 5, 2021 -
Old Navy, Athleta push Gap into the black
The company's namesake brand did better in North America in the quarter and could get a boost from its Yeezy collab, expected later this year.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2021 -
ThredUp files for IPO
With environmental concerns top of mind for many young consumers, the secondhand apparel market shows no signs of slowing down.
By Kaarin Moore • March 4, 2021 -
Bed Bath & Beyond plots 8 private label launches this year
The first brand, Nestwell, will debut in March, with five more following in the next six months.
By Caroline Jansen • March 4, 2021 -
The image by Loren Javier is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Disney plans to close at least 60 stores in North America
The brand giant is refocusing around e-commerce after retail revenue fell by 4% during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2021 -
Capri Holdings hires former Walgreens exec as CIO
In his new role, Alejandro Martinez-Galindo will focus on accelerating the luxury company's digital and e-commerce evolution.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2021 -
Urban Outfitters tests paid membership program to boost loyalty
The program offers free shipping and returns, as well as other benefits, across the retailer's brands at a time when shoppers are demanding more convenience.
By Robert Williams • March 4, 2021 -
Michaels to be acquired by private equity firm for $5B
Apollo Global Management will tap long-term debt to partly finance the deal, which comes as the crafts retailer enjoys pandemic-fueled sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2021 -
Tailored Brands seeks $75M lifeline just months after exiting Ch. 11
The owner of Men's Wearhouse is nearing a loan deal as the pandemic continues to weigh on apparel, according to court documents.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 3, 2021 -
Inventory mismatch squeezes Nordstrom's holiday quarter
The problems hurt sales and margins, and led to a performance that was among the worst in both the department store and off-price sectors.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2021 -
Target's $15B sales growth in 2020 outpaces past 11 years
The mass merchant's digital sales during the year ballooned by nearly $10 billion, while its same-day services increased by 235%.
By Maria Monteros • March 2, 2021 -
At least 2M Amazon customers went to Kohl's to make a return last year
Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass said a third of those new visitors were millennials, but hasn't revealed just how much the extra traffic actually drives sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2021 -
Paper Source files for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself
A year ago, the retailer acquired 30 stores from Papyrus as that gift seller was liquidating. And then the COVID-19 pandemic derailed its growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2021 -
Nike's head of North America resigns
Ann Hebert spent over 25 years with the sportswear giant and is leaving following a Bloomberg report on her son's sneaker reselling business.
By Cara Salpini • March 2, 2021 -
Macy's shakes up leadership, nixes COO role
The departure and arrival of certain top executives suggests major changes afoot for the department store's physical and digital strategies.
By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2021 -
Fabletics releases fitness app
Like other activewear brands, the company is shifting its focus toward digital engagement and benefiting from the home workout trend.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 2, 2021 -
Thinx launches more affordable line at Target
The brand will also add the products to CVS and Urban Outfitters later this year.
By Maria Monteros • March 1, 2021 -
Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery
The retailer introduced its rapid Express service amid the pandemic as shoppers avoided stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2021 -
Nordstrom partners with at-home fitness startup Tonal
The deal helps the retailer meet escalating demand for workout gear and reflects its willingness to work with up-and-coming brands.
By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2021 -
David's Bridal debuts the Little White Dress Boutique
The collection, which starts at $90, is meant to reach a more casual bride, brought about by the downsizing of wedding events during the pandemic.
By Kaarin Moore • March 1, 2021 -
Dillenbeck, John. (2018). "Marshall Field's Building Chicago" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr Pro.
Deep DiveMacy's Windy City blues
The department store is closing its Magnificent Mile location in Chicago. Some who remember Marshall Field's wish it had never arrived.
By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2021 -
Outdoor Voices names Urban Outfitters vet CEO
Gabrielle Conforti, who has 15 years of retail and apparel experience, will be in charge of launching products and setting the vision for the DTC brand.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Bernie Sanders' mittens propelled $1.9M in Etsy sales last month
The marketplace embraced its maker ethos after a detour a few years ago. That and demand for masks led to massive growth during the pandemic year.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2021 -
NRF: 2021 retail sales could rise more than 8% on vaccine rollout
The trade group estimates that the figure could top $4.3 trillion as consumers return to stores and the economy bounces back.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Best Buy cuts 5K jobs as it shifts to more part-time workers
The electronics retailer is also closing stores and reducing sales space as it preps for long-term digital shifts.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 26, 2021