Cashierless tech startup Zippin raises $30M

Armed with the new funding, the company aims to scale its checkout-free technology to "tens of thousands of stores" by 2025.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2021

What do Macy’s and the Toys R Us brand have to offer each other?

The two retail names are betting on each other in a shop-in-shop rollout, but branding alone won't make their partnership work.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2021

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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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Francesca’s tests new concepts, including tween stores

The apparel chain is ready for some changes after emerging from last year's bankruptcy, CEO Andrew Clarke said in a recent interview.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds plans on 'hundreds' of stores and Best Buy bets on scooters

The DTC company is in the early phase of a store ramp up, and the electronics retailer launched an e-transportation category. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2021

Chewy sales leap 27% as it takes market share

The online pet retailer is winning over wallets, but marketing costs are still hounding the company in its quest for profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 2, 2021

Hoka One One tests brick and mortar with first stores

Two pop-ups, in New York City and Los Angeles, will be open until December. Physical retail is key "for both sales and branding purposes," the company said.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 2, 2021

SKU'd: Shein is holding a fashion design contest. And judges are fending off the public's 'negativity'

The Shein X 100K Challenge highlights up-and-coming talent. It works as long as no one asks questions about the company's business practices.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2021

How REI is building an outdoor ecosystem around its customers

At REI, you can buy hiking gear, schedule a one-on-one appointment about how to use it and sign up for a 6-day trip to Yellowstone. Here's why that works.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 1, 2021

Sequential Brands files for bankruptcy

After crumpling under its debt load, the licensing specialist is looking to sell off its remaining brands in Chapter 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2021

Social shopping startup Flip raises $28M

The company intends to use the funding to expand its brand offering, creator ecosystem and end-to-end logistics platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2021

When online activity soared last year, so did data collection.

Now faced with new privacy regulations, retailers will have to navigate ways to acquire customer data without the tools they've relied on.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 31, 2021

Walmart unveils cross-channel ad exchange built on first-party shopper data

Rolling out ahead of the holidays, the platform will serve as a major test of whether the retailer can scale in ad tech.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 30, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart, Dove partner for inclusive baby line and Hermès sells a $1,125 dog bowl

The mass merchant wants to fill a gap in the category, and the luxury brand unveiled a product for furry friends that enjoy the finer things.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 27, 2021

Sephora plans first campaign highlighting Black-owned brands

In its journey toward supporting BIPOC customers, the beauty retailer is also revamping its ColorIQ foundation matching technology.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021

Ulta ‘thrilled’ with Target partnership as first 58 stores open

Aiming for 100 by the end of the third quarter, executives said the experience is already resonating with shoppers.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021

Dick’s piles on sales gains, eyes more growth with new concepts

The sporting goods retailer is doubling down on stores as it rolls out its House of Sport concept and Public Lands banner.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021

TikTok partners with Shopify to pilot in-app shopping

Through the new product, merchants with TikTok For Business accounts can have a shop tab on their profiles and create a mini-storefront.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 25, 2021

Walmart sends musicians home for back-to-school concerts, shoppable livestream

The big-box retailer is also hosting a TikTok challenge to honor teachers. 

By Asa Hiken • Aug. 25, 2021

Fabletics expands to loungewear

Citing the surging market for comfy clothing, the DTC activewear brand is joining a list of new entrants that also includes Athleta and ThirdLove.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 25, 2021

1-800 Contacts lawsuit takes aim at Warby Parker's ad search strategy

The DTC brand is placing ads in the search results of the contact lenses specialist that the latter claims lead consumers to a confusingly similar site.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2021

This Amazon Fresh store is only blocks from a Whole Foods. Why?

The two grocery properties are in the same Washington, D.C., neighborhood. But, the stores are on such different trajectories it may not matter.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 24, 2021

Tiffany taps Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a new spin on its iconic history

Despite efforts to stay relevant, the American jeweler has struggled. New owner LVMH has smartly enlisted today's ultimate power couple.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2021

Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season

Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021

Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC

The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021

Capture the comeback

While the vaccine rollout and return to stores will change the upcoming holiday season yet again, the digital influence is here to stay. 

By Christina Brandeberry & Kevin Fried • Aug. 23, 2021