Financial News: Page 193
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FabFitFun tops 1M subscribers
The service may have a leg up in the troubled subscription segment, due to its exclusive content and less frequent deliveries.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2018 -
Is Amazon Go creating competition for grocers?
Despite strong results from the high-tech stores in Seattle and Chicago, the format isn't a major threat to traditional grocers — for now.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Wayfair spending even more on customer acquisition
The home goods retailer has a "superior experience" in the online furniture market but also "still has a lot to prove," according to one analyst.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Build-A-Bear expands its reach ahead of the holidays
The toy retailer is expanding into seasonal pop-ups and a partnership with FAO Schwarz.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2018 -
CVS tests fee-based membership program in Boston
CarePass targets older consumers and positions the drugstore retailer against Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Coach, Kate Spade drive Tapestry's momentum
Net sales at the apparel and accessories conglomerate rose 7% in the recent quarter as it transforms into a lifestyle company.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Barnes & Noble alleges ex-CEO 'sabotaged' sale
The big-box book retailer has snapped back at a lawsuit filed by former CEO Demos Parneros. The company now alleges he's to blame for the crumbling of a deal this summer.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 31, 2018 -
New CEO to take over at New Balance
The changing of the guard comes at a time when the company has benefited from young consumers' appreciation for retro styles and smaller brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Walmart revamps stores, e-commerce for the holidays
The retail giant is making shopping easier by leveraging its stores, revamping its website and blurring its channels.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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Comic Dive: Night of the Living Brand
It's scary for brands as consumer preferences and technology evolve. Some may make it out alive but others will live on only in memory.
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Nordstrom unwraps an array of gifting services
The company is rolling out its "Let's Go Gifting" push with an ad campaign from Theo Wenner, who has worked with Chanel, Chloe and The Black Keys.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018 -
American Apparel relaunches online in Canada
The brand has no plans for stores, and doesn't seem to have much of a plan to move past controversial founder Dov Charney's vibe, either.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2018 -
NYMag to launch The Strategist beauty holiday pop-up
A temporary shop in SoHo for the holidays makes sense for the magazine's beauty news and e-commerce website.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Under Armour struggles on at home with 'more pain' ahead
It's going to be a long haul for the activewear brand, as Nike dominates and smaller players entice many customers.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Banana Republic to open Cos Bar beauty shop-in-shop
The luxury cosmetics retailer is about one-third its usual size and is staffed by Cos Bar employees, according to a Women's Wear Daily report.
By Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 30, 2018 -
Sam’s Club ‘close’ to unveiling cashierless Amazon Go rival
After hinting at the tech-heavy store concept this summer, the big-box club retailer said it will soon open a store that banks on scan-and-go tech.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Walmart to transform supercenters into 'town centers'
Restaurants, gyms and green spaces will start popping up around stores nationwide as the retailer pushes for more shoppers and greater efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Avenue Stores taps influencers, shoppable Instagram Stories in app refresh
The company's focus on mobile strategies emphasizes the importance of commerce features made specifically for today's on-the-go consumers.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Blue Apron to sell meal kits on Walmart's Jet.com
The struggling meal kit provider will offer four choices to customers in New York City and neighboring northern New Jersey starting at $16.99.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Macy's adds Buzzfeed's Goodful brand to home assortment
The media company last year announced plans to grow its brand stable, and since has also tied up with Walmart on its cooking line.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Simon Property CEO: Malls don't need department stores
The real estate executive told analysts the downfall of Sears should be kept in perspective as the era of malls anchored by massive retailers draws to a close.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Reuters: Sears looking into past deals with CEO
Eddie Lampert's transactions with the retailer are under a microscope as the executive, owner and lender to Sears works to make yet another deal with the company.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2018 -
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Reporter's Notebook: Amazon's 4-star store is four walls and a bunch of random stuff
Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff took a peek inside the e-commerce giant's latest brick-and-mortar experience and came away wondering, is it really that unique?
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Neiman Marcus downgraded as it talks with creditors about debt
Reported discussions, if successful, could keep the luxury department store chain out of bankruptcy and reduce its massive debt burdens.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 30, 2018 -
Moody's boosts retail outlook to 'positive' for the first time in 3 years
Other analysts have some concerns about retailers' reality next year, however.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 26, 2018