Whole Foods continues checkout tech makeover with Amazon One

The Amazon-owned grocery chain added the technology to a newly opened store in Austin, Texas, and plans to bring it to six other area locations in the coming weeks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2022

SKU'd: Has Abercrombie & Fitch really changed?

A new documentary explores the retailer's cultural influence and past business practices. Executives say the company has evolved. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 26, 2022

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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

Talkshoplive, Seventeen highlight Maybelline cosmetics in livestream event

Walmart fulfilled the orders for the event and has hosted similar experiences with Twitter, TikTok and Talkshoplive.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 25, 2022

ThirdLove snaps up Kit Undergarments in first acquisition

CEO Heidi Zak said the bra company wanted a sub-brand to target a younger demographic and chose to acquire one rather than build it internally.

By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: REI expands run assortment and Farfetch enters beauty

The outdoors retailer will also improve employee training in the category. Meanwhile, the luxury platform will offer a "curated edit" of beauty items.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 22, 2022

What Lululemon is prioritizing in the years ahead

From the retailer's plans for Mirror to what international markets it's planning to enter, here are some takeaways on the company's new strategy.

By Cara Salpini • April 21, 2022

Victoria's Secret debuts inclusive, digital-only 'Happy Nation' tween brand

The gender-neutral assortment could challenge American Eagle's successful Aerie brand and reflects another step in the lingerie giant's evolution.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2022

Glossier taps Olivia Rodrigo as first celebrity brand ambassador

The partnership will see Rodrigo featured in Glossier campaigns and also contributing to product and content.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022

Victoria's Secret Pink reveals first male celebrity brand ambassador

Darren Barnet will promote Pink's gender-free collection as the company pushes forward its message of inclusivity. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 19, 2022

Instagram expands product tagging to all users

As the social media platform emphasizes its shopping potential, it is allowing all users to identify brands and products in their posts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2022

Taraji P. Henson launches body care line at Walmart

The new line, featuring 13 products, is an extension of the TPH by Taraji brand and is available exclusively at the mass merchant's stores and online.

By Caroline Jansen • April 19, 2022

Lands' End partners with QVC to sell swimwear

The apparel brand has pulled back on its physical store presence and concentrated on its e-commerce strategy.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 18, 2022

Champs Sports opens experiential ‘Homefield’ concept

The store features a basketball and multisport court, a virtual reality system, a try-on treadmill for running shoes, and community programming.

By Cara Salpini • April 18, 2022

3 pillars driving the future of store experience

The acceleration of digital behaviors is encouraging many brands and retailers to rethink the role of the store. As you develop your goals for 2022 and beyond, refer to these best practices. 

April 18, 2022

The infinite possibilities of physical retail

If the future is being defined as digital, what is a physical retailer to do? Explore three key themes that should frame your next move.

By Caitlin Neyer, Director of Strategy at ChangeUp • April 18, 2022

Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens

The retailer's collaboration on a new AR lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from Walmart.

By Robert Williams • April 14, 2022

Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards

The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2022

Rebag, Moda Operandi showcase used luxury items in virtual trunk show

The collaboration allows Rebag to reach a new audience within the luxury space, as more retailers experiment with resale programs. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2022

From physical stores to the metaverse, what retail execs are thinking about in 2022

Executives at Shoptalk shared insight on how companies are navigating fast-moving industry changes.

By Stephanie Arnold • April 12, 2022

Scotch & Soda to open 20 stores in the next 6 months

After announcing plans to open 22 stores by the end of 2021, the brand is looking to expand its presence further in major cities like Boston, Milan and Shanghai.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2022

Brooklinen's CEO: 'This business needed a brick-and-mortar presence'

Rich Fulop discusses the DTC bedding brand's plans for growth, including tripling its store footprint this year and launching its first hospitality collection.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2022

Drew Barrymore invests in Grove Collaborative

Barrymore will inform the company's product development and serve as a global brand and sustainability advocate as it prepares to go public.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Dick's names ambassadors for Calia brand and Walmart sweetens perks for sellers

The sporting goods retailer brought on four brand ambassadors to replace Carrie Underwood, while the mass merchant is offering sellers discounts on commission rates.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 8, 2022

Teen spending increases from pandemic lows: Piper Sandler

Research suggests teens prefer Coach and Louis Vuitton for handbags. Nike was once again crowned the No. 1 apparel brand for teens.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2022

Snapchat: 92% of Gen Z want to use AR for shopping

In a study, the social network also found the demographic was more likely than other generations to buy a product they had experienced in AR.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 6, 2022