Home gym company Tonal partners with Best Buy

The brand’s products can be purchased on Best Buy’s website in what the DTC company says is a “large-scale retail expansion.”

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 27, 2023

How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

Agile fulfillment means retailers receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Nov. 27, 2023

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Salt Life continues brick-and-mortar expansion with Virginia store opening next month

With this new location, the apparel brand will have opened seven stores in 2023, bringing its total to 28.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2023

Wilson opens store in Mall of America

The new 2,600-square-foot store is Wilson’s eighth location since 2021 and first in the region.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2023

Crate and Barrel debuts virtual store

The immersive experience, based on its new NYC flagship store, lets users take an interactive tour of eight rooms and request free services from design experts.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 21, 2023

Snoop Dogg gives up smoke for Solo Stove campaign

A viral pledge assumed to be about pot usage turns out to be a teaser for a new campaign for the DTC company. 

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 21, 2023

New Crate and Barrel NYC flagship is the ‘future of the brand’

The Flatiron location is the retailer’s first immersive store, and employs designers who will travel to local shoppers’ homes.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 20, 2023

Kohl’s touts virtual holiday events

Except for a one-day holiday “Kohl’s Storybook Magic” pop-up in New York City, the retailer is highlighting social media, livestreams and other interactive opportunities online.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2023

Rhone opens store in Boston Seaport

The location marks the DTC apparel brand’s 15th store — and 12th opening this year — as it continues to build out its footprint.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 20, 2023

Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

Solving problems and designing tailored experiences with retail environmental design.

By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Nov. 20, 2023

REI vows to fight union allegations, puncturing its progressive reputation

Unionized store workers this week filed 80 unfair labor practice charges against the outdoor retailer, alleging bad faith bargaining and retaliation.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2023

Foot Locker, NBA sign multiyear marketing deal

The footwear retailer, which has seen sales fall for three consecutive quarters, will become an official league marketing partner in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023

Simon introduces AI-driven holiday shopping tool

The HolidAI Gift Finder experience will roll out at two properties — one in New York and another in California — this season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023

Caraway to launch in all Container Store locations

The move marks an expansion of a partnership started in October 2022.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 17, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dr. Martens names CFO and 7-Eleven unveils a holiday collection

The shoe company also announced its first chief brand officer, while the c-store released apparel and merch for the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 16, 2023

Drizly asks ‘What’s It Gonna Be?’ with game show campaign, gift registry

Gina Hardy, chief customer officer for the Uber-owned alcohol e-commerce platform, explained how the brand is evolving to meet consumer habits.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 16, 2023

Pottery Barn launches new mobile app

Customers can virtually preview products in their homes, track and manage registries and chat with a design expert. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2023

Skims plans Georgetown store

The apparel brand — founded by Kim Kardashian — aims to open a shop at 3300 M Street NW in Washington, D.C.

By Dani James • Nov. 15, 2023

Vuori opens store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

The activewear brand joins a number of other DTC brands — including Warby Parker, Allbirds and Everlane — in opening up stores in the area.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 15, 2023

Amid another leadership shakeup, Nike hires ex-Amazon Fashion chief

Muge Erdirik Dogan spent 16 years at the e-commerce giant, leading the apparel business for three. Her hire is just one of a slew of changes Nike announced.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2023

Poshmark’s Secondhand Sunday returns with live shopping events

The resale platform, which launched the holiday last year, is hosting live events and encouraging shoppers to embrace circular fashion during the season.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 15, 2023

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

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