Arc’teryx opens third Chicago-area store

The store, located in Oakbrook Center, marks the outdoor retailer’s 28th location in the U.S. and features its first ReBIRD service center in the city.

By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2023

EBay introduces ‘Certified by Brand’ luxury resale program

The marketplace allows brands to scale their secondary market efforts, while shoppers gain access to more authenticated watches, handbags and jewelry.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2023

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon winds down Halo, Academy Sports + Outdoors names CEO

The e-commerce giant will no longer support the devices, while the sporting goods retailer has promoted its chief merchandising officer to the top spot.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 28, 2023

The Container Store, Big Lots to accept Bed Bath & Beyond coupons

The retailers are using their former competitor’s coupons as a temporary marketing strategy of their own.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris & Kaarin Vembar • April 27, 2023

Maternity brand Hatch collaborates with Free People’s FP Movement

The collection features design elements catered to mothers, such as high-side slits for growing stomachs and necklines meant for breastfeeding.

By Dani James • April 26, 2023

Ikea launches small business loyalty program

The Business Network loyalty program is one of several growth initiatives the furniture and home decor retailer announced this month.

By Nate Delesline III • April 26, 2023

Azazie expands into bags, footwear

Customer feedback drove the DTC bridal brand's decision to move into different categories, Chief Marketing Officer Ranu Coleman told Retail Dive.

By Howard Ruben • April 26, 2023

Lowe’s debuts digital tools for pro customers

Shoppers can get online quotes, re-order frequently purchased products and track orders as the retailer deepens its offerings to pros. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2023

Inaugural Metaverse Beauty Week coming to Decentraland, Roblox and Spatial

Carrying the tagline “Reality Gets a Makeover,” the event was developed by creative agency Cult and includes in-person activities in New York and London.

By Jessica Hammers • April 26, 2023

How Pattern Brands is using acquisitions to accelerate its brick-and-mortar plans

The company’s Poketo brand, which it acquired last year, recently opened a store in Santa Monica, California.

By Caroline Jansen • April 26, 2023

Walmart+ offering 20K free memberships for Mother’s Day promotion

The retailer also cut the price of its membership in half ahead of the holiday season to entice more shoppers to join.

By Nate Delesline III • April 25, 2023

Men’s Wearhouse adds Snap AR lenses for virtual try-ons

The fit technology embedded in the mirror will be introduced at select locations and comes ahead of the prom season.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2023

Beyond Yoga continues retail expansion with 2 Los Angeles stores

The activewear brand, which Levi’s acquired in 2021, is leaning on physical retail to help it become a $1 billion company.

By Howard Ruben • April 24, 2023

Mattel to launch peer-to-peer marketplace for digital collectibles

The update to the Mattel Creations Virtual Collectibles Platform will allow owners to display, trade and sell their assets.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nike releases first virtual collection and Skechers partners with Mr. T

The athletics retailer is unveiling its first digital collection since launching the .Swoosh platform, while the footwear brand is embracing the “t” in Skechers.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 21, 2023

Snap’s chief marketing officer is moving to Levi’s

Kenny Mitchell, whose marketing resume also includes stints at McDonald’s and Gatorade, will report to CEO-designate Michelle Gass.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

FitFlop opens first US store

The U.K.-based footwear brand, which recently secured $30 million, has turned to New York City’s SoHo neighborhood for its first U.S. location.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2023

Farfetch taps former TikTok executive to be chief marketing officer

Nick Tran, who is known for unorthodox ad campaigns, will join the company as it seeks to grow its luxury e-commerce platform.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 21, 2023

Mercari taps ChatGPT for search, recommendation functions

Merchat AI, the company’s new chatbot, will use the artificial intelligence software to provide personalized product recommendations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2023

J.C. Penney’s head of e-commerce pivots to chief customer officer

Katie Mullen, who arrived at the struggling department store over a year ago, previously led digital efforts at upscale retailer Neiman Marcus.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2023

Ikea invests $2.2B to fuel US growth

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

By Caroline Jansen • April 20, 2023

Barnes & Noble debuts tiered loyalty program, plans 30 new stores

The retailer is in expansion mode once more, touting “continued strong growth for the first time in over a decade.”

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2023

Revolution Beauty launches at Walmart

The skincare and cosmetic brand debuted an exclusive $5-and-under collection at the mass merchant dubbed Relove by Revolution.

By Howard Ruben • April 19, 2023

Barbie adds Gap to portfolio of design collabs

The apparel brand’s partnership with Mattel’s iconic doll, as hype swirls around her upcoming movie, is likely to go better than Yeezy Gap.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2023

American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

By Jessica Hammers • April 19, 2023