BuyBuy Baby announces locations of 11 store openings ahead of holidays

The retailer is touting a more personalized in-store experience with plans to relaunch its online store this fall.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 14, 2023

Toys R Us to open flagship store in Mall of America

The toy brand, which will open the new location before Thanksgiving, also has a store at American Dream and a national presence inside Macy’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

J. Crew unveils holiday-themed virtual store

Appearing as a snow lodge for women’s apparel and a ski chalet for men’s, the experience includes a scavenger hunt and an AI holiday card generator.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand achieved viral success

The brand had long been marketed to workmen and outdoorsmen. But with the help of a group of influencers, the company unlocked the power of women selling to women.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 14, 2023

Kohl’s and Target went deep into beauty shop-in-shops. How does that impact the holidays?

Three years after inking deals with Sephora and Ulta, both retailers say they’re reaping the benefits. Here’s why the category could give them a boost this season.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2023

Beyond Yoga opens first store outside of California

The 1,700-square-foot space opened in Chicago’s Fulton Market District and marks the Levi Strauss-owned activewear brand’s sixth location.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

Grove Collaborative’s DTC active customers decline amid profitability focus

Operating expenses dropped 38.5% in Q3 and the company's new CEO Jeff Yurcisin told Retail Dive that reining in marketing spend is the right long-term decision. 

By Dani James • Nov. 13, 2023

Shein to host holiday pop-up in Forever 21’s Times Square store

Shein’s “Home for the Holidays” in-store experience demonstrates a deepening relationship with another fast-fashion retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

Gen Z brand Cider opens NYC pop-up

The store, located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, marks the first U.S. pop-up for the fast-fashion brand.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 10, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series

The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon embraces the joy of friendship for global holiday campaign

“Joy is shared” will span over a dozen countries and is anchored by a 60-second hero spot soundtracked by a rendition of The Beatles’ “In My Life.”

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide

The online services are now available to non-members through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023

Macy’s introduces early holiday deals

The retailer is running Black Friday events throughout November, and stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023

Walmart adds sensory-friendly hours to all stores

What started as a Saturday morning pilot during the back-to-school season has become a permanent daily feature across the retailer’s fleet.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023

Kendra Scott expands into fragrance

The accessories brand launched a limited collection of scents, which debuted in all company-owned stores Wednesday.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2023

Yeezy brings in $375M for Adidas in Q3, as overall net sales fall 6.4%

The company is undecided about how to handle remaining stock from a collaboration it nixed a year ago over problematic behavior from Ye.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2023

Under Armour revamps marketing approach as outlook worsens

CEO Stephanie Linnartz also touted the addition of John Varvatos to its design team and said he is already building a “design-led culture.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 8, 2023

GNC opens flagship store in Pittsburgh

The new store is part of the brand’s strategy to redesign brick and mortar layouts for an enhanced shopper experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023

Amazon rolls out early Black Friday deals

Following a positive quarter, the e-commerce giant is competing with other major retailers for shoppers ahead of the sales event.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023

Amazon allegedly welcomed ‘defect’ ads. What does it mean for retail media?

The prevalence of junk ads on the platform eventually led Amazon to implement a “cost of defect” into its ad auction, the FTC’s antitrust complaint alleges.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 7, 2023

The right stuff: How Build-A-Bear is creating a cuddly (and lucrative) empire

The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 7, 2023

Home Depot, Vizio create shoppable content for the holidays

“Merry & Bright” stars Jordin Sparks and features QR codes that take consumers to a Shop the Look page on the retailer’s website.

By Aaron Baar • Nov. 6, 2023

Allbirds releases updated version of Wool Runner shoe

The brand — which is undergoing a transformation plan — launched the original version of what would become its first-ever sneaker in 2016.

By Dani James • Nov. 6, 2023

J.McLaughlin opens second menswear-only store

The Palm Beach, Florida, location comes as the brand places a renewed focus on its men’s business.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 6, 2023

Bath & Body Works takes men’s products on tour with immersive pop-up

The showcase will be stationed alongside sporting events on a tour of nine markets as the company builds its male customer base.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 6, 2023