What does experiential retail even mean these days?

For some it's sprinkles, others meditation pods. What really matters is localization, service and shareability, store design experts say. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London

The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 15, 2019

Lululemon to offer gender-neutral paid parental leave

Workers are eligible for three months of leave after two years at the company.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 15, 2019

Retail Therapy: These pants try to clear things up

Ksenia Schnaider and Asos opt for more transparency — and effectively defeat the purpose of pants — with these latest styles.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 15, 2019

Walmart startup Spatialand launches 1st VR experience

After nearly a year under the Store No. 8 banner, the v-commerce startup debuts in what could be a critical retail battleground.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 15, 2019

Payless liquidates in 2nd bankruptcy

The footwear retailer failed to find a buyer and is set to shutter all 2,500 locations in its second bankruptcy filing in two years.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 19, 2019

Walgreens accepts Alipay in 3K stores

Allowing Chinese travelers to use the mobile payments they're accustomed to could allow them to bypass foreign exchange rates and purchase more.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2019

FAO Schwarz inks deals to grow beyond toys

As Toys R Us tries to return to a market devastated by its bankruptcy, the iconic New York City retailer is in expansion mode.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2019

RetailMeNot taps Nordstrom vet as chief product officer

Joshua Platt, who also spent 11 years at Microsoft in various product leadership roles, will head product efforts for the coupon-focused company. 

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 14, 2019

Victoria's Secret tries on Livy lingerie

The upstart Parisian company is turning heads at home and could help the faltering L Brands banner redefine "sexy."

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2019

Prada introduces Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council

The luxury retailer seeks to change internal culture with a new plan to address its lack of diversity. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2019

'No light at the end of the tunnel' for store closures

Last year, retailers collectively shuttered 5,524 U.S. locations and will again this year, according to Coresight Research.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 14, 2019

Levi Strauss IPO raises $623.3M

The company is taking a second stab at going public, after a stint in the '70s and '80s ended in a leveraged buyout.

By Corinne Ruff • Updated March 21, 2019

Crate & Barrel partners with odd-job service Handy

The retailer's partnership is the latest in a trend of home furnishings retailers offering services to create end-to-end customer experiences.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 13, 2019

Payless, Gymboree and the road to Chapter 22

Both retailers exited bankruptcy successfully once, now they're back in financial trouble two years later. What happened?​

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019

Cannabis retailer inks US deal with Simon Property Group

Green Growth Brands, which is publicly traded in Canada, opened the first of more than 100 shops in American malls selling CBD-infused products.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019

REI CEO resigns over undisclosed relationship

Jerry Stritzke, who has headed the co-op since 2013, was involved with "the leader of another organization in the outdoor industry," triggering an investigation.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 13, 2019

Nordstrom revs up denim assortment

This is one of the first physical locations for Revtown, an online jeans brand founded last year by several former Under Armour executives.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 13, 2019

Whole Foods has raised prices, but it's not the only one

The retailer's lower-price positioning has taken a hit as it faces rising manufacturer costs and expiring promotional contracts.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 13, 2019

Macy's names new chief merchandising officer

Patti Ongman, who has been at the company for more than three decades, most recently oversaw its home merchandising unit.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2019

E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery

The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

Reuters: Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership

The deal ended because of low order volume and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to the report. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2019

Under Armour plans to be 'a louder brand' in 2019

Successful launches, including the HOVR sneaker line, are helping to propel the retailer out of its rivals' shadows.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 12, 2019

Target updates app after pricing dispute

An investigation by a Minneapolis TV station found that prices on the retailer's mobile app rose as users got closer to stores. 

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019

6 key components of the store of the future

From Walmart to DTC upstarts like Burrow, retail executives shared their perspectives on what's essential for the next generation of physical stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 12, 2019