Amazon to release search analytics tool for sellers

The company will provide anonymized data to those in its Amazon Brand Registry so they can better understand their customers' shopping choices. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2021

Ulta tests small-format stores, moves into wellness as it seeks growth

Five years ago, the beauty retailer tested smaller stores and ultimately didn't move forward with them. Now, executives say things have changed.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 21, 2021

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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

How store closures pushed Jane Iredale to test AR lipstick sampling on YouTube

Supporting its goal of meeting new consumers, the beauty brand's immersive ad drove 11% of viewers to virtually try on a shade.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 21, 2021

Gopuff launches in NYC with retail sites

The company has opened more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. An unspecified number will service walk-up customers and also fulfill online orders.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 21, 2021

Target more than doubles Apple shop-in-shops in time for the holidays

Just months after its initial rollout, the retailer is expanding the number of dedicated stores from 17 to 36 locations.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 20, 2021

Moncler debuts new collections through virtual pop-up with Mytheresa

The luxury companies teamed up on the experience, which allows shoppers to view and purchase the new products in a virtual setting.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2021

Pinterest adds AR try-on, shopping recommendations to Idea Pins

Tech companies, brands and retailers have been flocking to augmented reality to improve the online shopping experience for remote consumers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 20, 2021

Belk launches apparel brand Wonderly

The private label assortment replaces the department store's New Directions brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 19, 2021

Macy's reintroduces in-person Santa Claus visits, but this year they're 'contactless'

All visits are by reservation only, and while children can see the big man in red, the department store is running a "socially distanced experience."

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2021

Walmart unveils 3 Black Friday sales events, early access for Walmart+ members

The retail giant is leveraging Black Friday to boost memberships by giving subscribers special access to sales.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 18, 2021

Kohl's touts new brand partnerships ahead of the holidays

Over the past year, the department store has made deals to broaden its assortment through the likes of Eddie Bauer, Sephora and Tommy Hilfiger.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2021

Unified commerce: the superpower to drive innovation

How unified commerce eliminates silos and drives efficiencies for frictionless customer engagement.

Oct. 18, 2021

Navigating marketplace shifts: Leverage loyalty to thrive in a period of recovery

The market has been talking about the right loyalty strategy for years. How do you actually do it?

Oct. 18, 2021

Under Armour names first chief consumer officer as marketing chief plans exit

The new position will take over the functions of the CMO, overseeing global marketing, e-commerce and retail.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 15, 2021

Best Buy starts Black Friday deals early amid supply chain woes

The retailer is offering deals to encourage consumers to shop early as widespread supply chain constraints loom over the season.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2021

Does Stitch Fix need stores?

The apparel e-retailer has ruled them out in the past, but a recent business model shift and its customer acquisition needs could change that.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2021

Model behavior: How mannequins display retail's brand values

Diversity in mannequin body size and gender can help shoppers see themselves reflected in a brand — and drive loyalty.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 14, 2021

Poshmark co-founder to oversee new seller experience team

The new division is responsible for "supporting and innovating" on behalf of the platform's merchants.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2021

Macy's teams up with Fanatics

The deal grows the fan apparel product offering at Macy's by nearly 20 times, as the department store continues to diversify its merchandise categories. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 13, 2021

Hims & Hers strikes a deal with The Vitamin Shoppe to sell hair care products

Although the collaboration will begin small, the companies left room for "potential expansion" early next year into other categories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2021

Sephora releases social media guidelines to tackle online harassment

The "Hearts, Not Hate" tenets involve uplifting others, being an ally and naming hate. To tackle the last one, the retailer will moderate comments.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2021

Remember when Macy's was the one removing department store names?

Now it's facing the unfortunate prospect of another retailer's logo splashed upon its hometown flagship, just in time for its famous Thanksgiving parade.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2021

Scotch & Soda accelerates DTC expansion with 22 new physical locations set to open in 2021

Originally a wholesale brand, the company had just 30 owned and franchised stores when it was acquired in 2011. Now it has 235.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2021

Walmart teams with Netflix on exclusive products, digital storefront

The partnership gives the retailer access to the streaming platform's viewership as it establishes itself as a major destination for fan merchandise.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Sam's Club unveils first holiday catalog

The retailer is also holding twice as many shopping events throughout the season so its members can shop early. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2021