Lowe’s expands shop-in-shop partnership with Petco to 300 stores

Both companies are strategically growing their operations to better serve rural communities. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2023

Ulta doubles down on livestream shopping with new partnership

A deal with Buywith allows the beauty retailer's brand partners to host live shopping events on its website.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 20, 2023

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The latest in experiential retail

From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

By Lara Ewen • July 19, 2023

Zales, Rocksbox partner on jewelry rental

The program is available by appointment at select stores and tailored to offer shoppers affordable fine jewelry options for special occasions and weddings.

By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2023

Sur La Table expands national footprint, private label offering

Three years after surviving a pandemic-era bankruptcy, the culinary experiential retailer is back in growth mode on multiple fronts.

By Nate Delesline III • July 18, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of Open Call pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Amazon resurfaces ‘spend less’ messaging for back-to-school ads

Actor Randall Park stars in a comedic spot touting the e-commerce giant’s plethora of deals as parents grapple with tight budgets.

By Jessica Deyo • July 18, 2023

Rag & Bone co-founder Marcus Wainwright steps down as chief brand officer

Creative duties will be handed to Jennie McCormick for womenswear, footwear and accessories, and Kyle Sweeney for menswear and merchandising.

By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2023

Dollar General rolls out new cash rewards program

The offering, which was created in partnership with Ibotta Performance Network, allows customers to earn cash back in their DG Wallets on eligible purchases.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023

Forever 21, Reebok launch capsule collection

The companies, which are both part of Authentic Brands Group, are partnering on their first co-designed fashion collection. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at The Children’s Place and inflation dips to lowest levels since March 2021

The kids retailer said it’s ending the lease on its New Jersey headquarters, and in June the consumer price index rose just 3% year over year. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 14, 2023

Claire’s chases after ‘Gen Zalpha’ with piercing brand refresh

“Pierced by Claire’s” is a new visual identity and marketing effort — which includes TV ads and the potential for free earrings. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 13, 2023

Walmart creates shoppable carts with Patrick Mahomes, Barbie

Singer Becky G also offers up a curated list of items that customers can shop online and during a livestream event with the mass merchant.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 13, 2023

7-Eleven debuts digital collectibles

The Texas retailer joins a few other companies that have dipped their toes into NFTs.

By Jessica Loder • July 13, 2023

Sephora brings back yearly beauty event in hybrid format

This year, Sephoria: House of Beauty is offering an in-person experience in New York City as well as a virtual event on a 3D gaming platform.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 12, 2023

Back-to-school spending to tumble 10%: Deloitte

Inflation showed signs of easing markedly in June, but it will take consumers time to adjust, and discounts are in focus, according to the researchers.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023

Shipt launches back-to-school shopping experience on Roblox

To reach younger consumers and their parents, Shipt has gamified back-to-school shopping in its first digital experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 12, 2023

Lo Bosworth’s Love Wellness expands retail footprint with Walmart

Building out its wholesale network, the vitamin and supplements brand launched in more than 1,600 of the mass merchant’s stores nationwide.

By Howard Ruben • July 12, 2023

Reporter’s notebook, in photos: How retail celebrated Pride Month in 2023

Despite a silence that marred Target’s standing with the LGBTQ+ community, the company maintained the most extensive Pride merchandising in retail. But local shops are most likely to offer authentic messages.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023

Target elevates 17-year veteran to chief marketing officer

Lisa Roath's appointment comes as the retailer faces slowed sales growth and an ongoing controversy over its Pride collection.

By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2023

Monos opens first store

The DTC luggage brand opened a location in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the company is headquartered.

By Howard Ruben • July 10, 2023

Amazon to offer custom deal feeds for Prime Day

The e-commerce retailer is showcasing discounted products in shoppable videos and photos from influencers, customers and brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2023

Rails plans store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

The apparel brand in October will open the store along the neighborhood’s popular M Street, marking its ninth store globally.

By Howard Ruben • July 7, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Snoop Doggie Doggs adds wholesale partners as the FTC takes on sponsored posts

The celebrity pet brand can now be found at retailers like Kohl’s and Petco, while the FTC is cracking down on deceptive endorsements and reviews.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 7, 2023

Canada Goose debuts first sneaker

The luxury direct-to-consumer brand is steadily expanding its product offerings, with the new Glacier Trail sneaker priced at a minimum of $450.

By Dani James • July 6, 2023