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

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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

Ikea is discontinuing in-store discount for loyalty members

The free membership will still have perks like exclusive deals and hot drinks. But the 5% off markdown announced last year disappears in February.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2023

Foot Locker hypes up holidays with major brands, NBA stars

The campaign features Nike, Puma and Adidas alongside basketball’s biggest names and arrives as the retailer launches a sneaker-focused brand platform.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2023

True Classic debuts its first owned and operated store

The DTC brand plans to add three locations by the end of the year. The openings come after the company opened stores in partnership with Leap.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 3, 2023

Figs opens first brick-and-mortar store

The DTC healthcare apparel brand opened an LA shop, announced plans for a second location in Philadelphia and raised its full-year outlook.

By Dani James • Nov. 3, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Christy Sports overhauls its C-suite, Simon malls to close on Thanksgiving

The outdoor retailer named a number of top positions, including CEO, while the REIT will shut most of its doors on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 3, 2023

EBay opens streetwear pop-up in New York City

“Canal Street Wear” will sell authenticated items from the marketplace’s sellers and allow shoppers to verify the authenticity of their own goods.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2023

Amazon closing brick-and-mortar apparel stores

The closures involve just two locations, but represent a further retreat from non-grocery brick-and-mortar retail.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2023

Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series

In a partnership with TalkShopLive, the retailer is hosting three live shopping events that feature products from its new categories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2023

Target lights up digital in holiday push that balances sentiment, value

The return of experiential activations and a 20% increase in digital investments aim to drive home a message around affordability.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2023

Walmart reunites ‘Mean Girls’ to boost Black Friday push

Lindsay Lohan and company recreate scenes from the iconic teen comedy for a new generation as the retailer looks to expand the idea of Black Friday.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 1, 2023

Skims named official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball

The partnership comes on the heels of the Kim Kardashian-founded brand announcing last week that it was entering the men’s category.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 1, 2023

Sur La Table partners with Walmart GoLocal for same-day delivery

The specialty cookware company will roll out the delivery service across the U.S. by mid-November — just in time for the holidays. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2023

The Container Store doubles down on Custom Spaces business with new garage line

The company is building out its garage offering with Garage+ by Elfa and expanding design options through its Preston line.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 31, 2023

Lush launches wholesale partnership with Ulta Beauty

The brand is selling a range of exclusive products available only on the beauty retailer’s website.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2023

The Skinny Confidential lands in Nordstrom

The move marks the first nationwide retail partnership for the company’s beauty brand, which launched in 2021.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 30, 2023

Target to offer weekly deals through Black Friday weekend

The retailer is also bringing back its price match guarantee for the season, which will meet select competitors’ prices for two weeks after purchase.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2023

On opens Miami store as it looks to expand brick-and-mortar presence

The Swiss athletics brand aims to increase the pace of owned store growth, planning to open 20 to 25 stores per year.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 27, 2023