Banana Republic launches baby, athletics categories

The retailer is expanding product offerings to meet a consumer whose apparel needs have been reshaped by a pandemic. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 28, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Fanatics acquires Mitchell & Ness and Brooks tops $1B in revenue

The sports merchandise retailer — with Jay-Z, Meek Mill and others — snapped up the lifestyle brand, while the running company hit record highs.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 25, 2022

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

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Amazon sues two sites for allegedly selling fake reviews

Over the past few years, the e-commerce giant has been trying to remove fake reviewers and counterfeit sellers from its platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2022

Allbirds plans entry into wholesale to raise brand awareness

The DTC company is still "unknown" to the majority of U.S. consumers and is hoping a select number of "premium" retail partners will help with that.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 24, 2022

Draper James RSVP debuts at Kohl's

Reese Witherspoon's brand Draper James launched an exclusive collection that is now available in 500 Kohl's stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 24, 2022

Wrangler enters Wild West of NFTs with Leon Bridges

The brand will release 75 pieces that access real-world perks like a private concert, as well as a one-of-a-kind NFT inspired by a custom outfit for the artist.  

By Peter Adams • Feb. 23, 2022

Target to test Starbucks orders, returns with curbside pickup

The retailer will debut the features this fall in select cities as its same-day services continue to expand.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 23, 2022

Soma debuts self-adjusting ‘Bodify’ bra

The new tech-enabled bra comes just a couple of years after the brand released a patented measurement bra with fit tech company Like A Glove.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2022

Brands may need retailers more than they realize

Selling directly to consumers is all the rage, but brands rejecting wholesale could be missing out on sales and margin advantages.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2022

Brandon Maxwell unveils first collections with Walmart

The fashion designer was brought on last year as the creative director for the retailer's Free Assembly and Scoop brands. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 22, 2022

The Container Store introduces new logo

On 2-22-2022, what the company calls the last most organized day of the century, the retailer also launched a brand campaign and new tagline.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond brings on digital-focused execs to build out omnichannel strategy

In addition to the new hires, the home retailer named Stitch Fix's COO Minesh Shah to its board of directors.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2022

What does wellness mean for beauty?

When almost anything can be considered wellness, retailers have plenty of room to expand. Here's how the concept is changing what we define as beauty.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 22, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta adds former Sam’s Club COO to board and retailers shift mask policies

The beauty retailer refreshed its board with two new directors, while major retailers like Walmart and Amazon removed mask mandates for vaccinated employees.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 18, 2022

Victoria's Secret's Pink introduces XXL swimwear with the help of a TikTok star

Remi Bader will serve as brand ambassador and size consultant in a yearlong partnership with the brand.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2022

Reebok to bring exclusive footwear to Foot Locker in expanded partnership

Authentic Brands CEO Jamie Salter said Foot Locker is "an essential part" of the brand's growth strategy and will receive some of its most iconic products.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 18, 2022

Wish debuts shoppable video tool for merchants

The e-commerce platform just this month named a new CEO, and has been building up its C-suite over the past year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2022

Should more retailers be on Roblox?

The platform is used by millions of tweens daily. And ignoring it may cost brands loyalty, revenue and a future audience. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 17, 2022

Patagonia, REI, Public Lands threaten to boycott Outdoor Retailer trade show

A host of outdoor retailers said they would not attend the event if it was moved to Utah so long as the state "continues its assault on public lands."

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 16, 2022

Kohl’s plans 400 Sephora shop-in-shops for 2022

The companies are also adding six more prestige beauty brands to the assortment as they look to expand the concept.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 15, 2022

What Andie's VP of brand and design is thinking about in 2022

The DTC swimwear brand raised $18.5 million, launched into new product categories and entered brick and mortar last year. Michelle Copelman talks about what's next for the company.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 15, 2022

Sally Hansen debuts AR try-on tech for nail polish

Beauty brands have increasingly relied on augmented reality tools during the COVID-19 pandemic as shoppers have prioritized safety.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 15, 2022

Levi's brand chief quits over activism against pandemic restrictions

Jen Sey wrote that she turned down $1 million in severance in order to speak out, saying the denim retailer is "trapped trying to please the mob."

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2022

Victoria's Secret's new Love Cloud collection aims for diversity, comfort

The lingerie stalwart said the merchandise and accompanying campaign reflect its new "commitment to welcoming and celebrating all women."

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 2022

Petco taps company veteran as chief merchandising officer

Amy College, who also has two decades of merchandising experience at Best Buy, will have private labels in focus as the retailer's turnaround continues.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2022