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

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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 Hammers • 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

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