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A Pea in the Pod opens concept stores in Chicago, NYC
The retailer is planning on opening "a handful" of retail stores in its top customer locations across the U.S.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 22, 2021 -
Adidas, Allbirds release low-carbon running shoe
The initial drop will have limited quantities, with four new colorways set to launch in a broader rollout this spring.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Lorado via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow retailers can win over shoppers during the holidays
Retailers are pulling all the levers to drive loyalty during the industry’s all-important quarter.
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Sponsored by Coveo
The future of ecommerce and how to win the fight to stand out
Optimizing marketing methods to cope with the rising surge of ecommerce business.
Dec. 20, 2021 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Target to launch 'Bet on Black' startup pitch competition
The retailer will provide mentorship and a total of $500,000 in funding. Meanwhile, Janie and Jack names a new CEO and Bark comes to REI.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021 -
E.l.f. goes long form for meme-heavy holiday 'movie' native to TikTok
Breaking with the app's snackable focus, "Big Mood, Big e.l.f.ing City" nods to 2021 trends like the Couch Guy and a viral salmon bowl recipe.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 16, 2021 -
Alibaba launches grant program for US entrepreneurs
The e-commerce giant announced its first group of 50 recipients, who will receive $10,000 each.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021 -
PetSmart launches pet photos with Santa, photo contest
The retailer has introduced new services and merchandise, but its business practices have recently come under fire.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021 -
Nike acquires virtual sneaker company Rtfkt
The purchase comes on top of several others Nike has made to improve its digital capabilities, including data integration platform Datalogue.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 14, 2021 -
Walmart teams with TalkShopLive as social commerce ramp up continues
Following efforts on Twitter and TikTok, the partnership is the retailer's latest move to bridge content with commerce.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 14, 2021 -
Forever 21 launches at J.C. Penney
The two retailers have been through recent bankruptcies and share a parent company.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 13, 2021 -
How Shoe Carnival became a billion-dollar brand — and counting
The footwear retailer is stepping up with revamped stores, a strategic acquisition and big goals set by new CEO Mark Worden.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2021 -
Gen Zers relied on buy now, pay later during the holidays. It's time to pay up.
What may be a beneficial feature to retailers poses risks to young consumers who've increasingly flocked to installment services.
By Maria Monteros • Dec. 13, 2021 -
Sponsored by Mitto
Consumers expect an omnichannel experience for their holiday shopping spree; is your brand ready to deliver?
Recent survey shows that top performing brands have embraced an omnichannel strategy. Check out their success.
By Laura Apel, SVP Marketing at Mitto • Dec. 13, 2021 -
Sponsored by LiveRamp
Thinking of building a retail media network? Start with your identity strategy
A strong data strategy is an organization's competitive advantage. However, as part of the data strategy, retailers need to have control over their customer identity.
By Maureen Noonan, Head of Industry, Retail/CPG at LiveRamp • Dec. 13, 2021 -
Opinion
Shortage signs versus facing: How retailers should deal with stockouts
There are benefits and risks to each strategy, writes Gad Allon, faculty director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
By Gad Allon • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Zippin brings checkout-free tech to JFK airport store
The tech startup has plans to bring its cashierless technology to nearly 100 stores in train stations and airports by the end of 2022.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Uber to deliver holiday goods from Rite Aid, GoPuff other retailers via Uber Eats
The new holiday shop will also offer Christmas tree and wreath deliveries in select cities across the country.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2021 -
Parachute taps Amazon vet as first chief commercial officer
Drew Sheriff, who previously oversaw the e-commerce giant's physical operations, will add expertise as the DTC brand looks to expand its footprint.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Wayfair plots 3 new stores in 2022
The stores, covering its AllModern and Joss & Main brands, are the first in a series of openings the retailer is planning over the next two years.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Amazon's holiday window showcases Alexa-enabled experiences
The century-old tradition of holiday window displays gets an update via smart technology as shoppers return to stores.
By Nina Lentini • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Walmart and Yahoo tailor holiday content for social, AR shopping
After last year's collaboration spurred a 239% lift in gross merchandise value, the duo adds a tweet countdown and TikTok series to a wide-ranging effort.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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The Weekly Closeout: The Container Store brings in new brands and the latest Toys R Us comeback
The home goods retailer is adding products from Blueland and The Laundress, while the once-ubiquitous toy retailer is entering brick and mortar again.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Ulta’s Q3 sales hit a record $2B as it finishes Target expansion for 2021
COO Kecia Steelman said customers are shopping the entire assortment at the big-box retailer.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Popsugar releases first fitness equipment line at Target
The 17-item collection, which will be available in the retail giant's stores and on its website, features products like yoga mats, dumbbells and kettlebells.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Fabletics taps actress Vanessa Hudgens to promote new Velour clothing line
The retailer released its "first-ever lifestyle collection," which caters to women 18 to 45 and is inspired by '70s fashion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2021