Showfields opens location in Washington, DC

The new store is based in the bustling Georgetown neighborhood where multiple direct-to-consumer brands have set up shop.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022

Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service

In addition to the partnership, the retailer has been investing in operations and growing its Ulta shop-in-shop locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 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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Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products

The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2022

Reverse logistics for apparel: Automation does it better

The reverse logistics process is a time-consuming and costly undertaking for businesses. How can automation address the challenges of reverse logistics?

Nov. 28, 2022

Nordstrom keeps focus on Rack as Q3 beats expectations

The department store is opening more off-price locations and improving their inventory, but that invites cannibalization of its full-price stores.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods sales up 50% from 2019

With comps continuing their steady rise, the retailer “remains a very bright spot in a darkening retail sky.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 23, 2022

Dollar Tree sales jump 8% as revamped retailer chases price-wary consumers

The company has a new bench of leaders and has turned its attention to improving price gaps and its shabbier stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 23, 2022

Macy’s establishes mini distribution centers at 35 stores

The conversions give the retailer a closer delivery presence to customers, which will be advantageous during the holiday season. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 23, 2022

Best Buy’s Q3 ‘less bad’ than feared even with sales and profit slumps

Discounting is up, inventory is down and consumers are waiting to purchase gifts — it’s beginning to look a lot like pre-pandemic holidays at the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2022

DTC kitchenware brand Our Place opens first physical store

The brand wants to open more locations in New York and Los Angeles as part of its offline expansion plan.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2022

Simon, Leap aim to bring more DTC brands to malls

To start, the two will open four stores in California and Florida for ThirdLove, Sugarfina and others.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2022

Federal judge orders Amazon to cease and desist anti-labor practices

But U.S. District Judge Diane Gujarati declined to reinstate a worker fired following his activism at a now-unionized Staten Island facility.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2022

Raf Simons to close namesake label after nearly 3 decades

Simons launched his influential brand in 1995 after earning a degree in industrial design. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 22, 2022

Running brand On adds apparel to resale program

Following the success of its footwear recommerce business, the running brand is adding tops, pants, running tights, jackets and other apparel items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2022

The next frontier in e-commerce packaging: reusable bags and boxes

Online ordering spiked during the pandemic — and so did the waste it creates. As Cyber Monday approaches, startups are developing ways to offer an alternative.

By Lela Nargi • Nov. 22, 2022

7-Eleven to offer a year of free delivery during Black Friday

New Gold Plus members who sign up between Nov. 25 and Nov. 28 get free shipping on over 3,000 items, including food and alcohol.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 21, 2022

USPS better equipped for 2022 holidays after past peak struggles

The Postal Service will be less reliant on “peak season heroics” this year, an agency representative said at a House subcommittee hearing.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2022

Herschel Supply opens first US store as it plots expansion

The 2,500-square-foot store will be in New York City’s Flatiron District and will feature a space dedicated to local artists and community events.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 21, 2022

Nike pursues ‘next stage’ of expansion with first Rise concept in North America

Nike Aventura in Miami mimics the tech features at the company’s other locations and marks yet another investment in data-driven stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2022

Hasbro looks to unload eOne entertainment studio

The toy giant bought the business for $4 billion in 2019. It plans to retain some production capabilities to support projects around key brands.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2022

Luxury retailers power through despite strong dollar, shaky economy

Wealthy consumers are shrugging off inflation and buying high-end goods at higher prices, but that could soften soon.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2022

Returns are no longer just a cost of doing business

A comprehensive returns strategy can enhance shopper engagement while minimizing the impact on the bottom line.

Nov. 21, 2022

Amazon CEO signals more layoffs to come in 2023

After announcing job cuts this week, Andy Jassy said the company would eliminate more roles, including in its team devoted to stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2022

New chief Mary Dillon details plans to ‘simplify’ Foot Locker business, improve e-commerce

As Dillon sets her strategy, the retailer will no longer expand into Japan and is winding down two European ventures.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 18, 2022

Dollar Tree hires 4 new C-suite executives

In a continued leadership shakeup, the company named chief compliance, diversity, sustainability and communication officers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2022