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    Ulta plans to open 250 more Target shop-in-shops this year

    2021 was a year of growth, as net sales at the beauty retailer surged more than 40% over 2020 and expanded by over a billion dollars from 2019.

    By March 11, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: More retailers halt sales in Russia

    As the war in Ukraine continues, brands including Crocs and Skechers are joining others that have stopped shipments to Russia, shut down their websites in the country or taken other measures.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 11, 2022
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    Trendline

    How retailers are deploying in-store technology

    Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Amazon halts sales in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

    The e-commerce giant joins a host of other brands, retailers and tech companies pulling back from the country.

    By March 10, 2022
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    'Target Zero' appeals to consumers' sustainability concerns

    The retailer worked with vendors including third-party brands and its own private labels to design more eco-friendly packaging for hundreds of products.

    By March 10, 2022
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    Twitter tests Shops feature

    Shoppers can click a "View Shop" button on merchants' profiles and browse up to 50 products on the platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 10, 2022
  • The pandemic rattled off-price retail in Q4

    Supply chain woes, brands' DTC efforts and rising inflation are also challenging a sector known for its unique advantages. 

    By March 10, 2022
  • Stitch Fix launches a freestyle service.
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    After Q2 disappoints, Stitch Fix to introduce search to Freestyle

    The apparel e-retailer's departure from its original curated box differentiation is introducing new problems and requiring more tweaks.

    By March 9, 2022
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    Walmart adds free Spotify to Walmart+, gives membership free to staff

    As it adds perks, the retailer is giving its free-delivery subscription to associates, in part so they can sell it to customers based on experience. 

    By March 9, 2022
  • Lululemon launches its first footwear collection
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    Lululemon's first footwear collection features a running shoe and a post-workout slide

    Designed specifically for women, the first four styles are focused on a variety of exercises. The athletics retailer will launch men's footwear next year.

    By March 9, 2022
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    Rite Aid drops COO role, consolidates pharmacy team

    Other leadership changes were also announced as part of "ongoing efforts to reduce costs and remove layers," CEO Heyward Donigan said. 

    By March 9, 2022
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    Buy now, pay later popularity shows no signs of slowing, FIS report says

    The Jacksonville, Florida-based payments company expects BNPL to be the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method through 2025 in the U.S. and Canada.

    By Jonathan Berr • March 9, 2022
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    SKU'd: The hottest fashion trend right now is higher prices

    Whoever says what goes up must come down obviously hasn't been to Chanel. Because they, along with other fashion houses, are increasing prices like it is going out of style. 

    By March 9, 2022
  • Kohl's storefront
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    Kohl's wants to transform from a department store into 'a focused lifestyle concept'

    The retailer will open 100 smaller, hyperlocal stores and grow its new Sephora shops into a $2 billion business. The activists on its case aren't impressed.

    By March 8, 2022
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    Bending to activist pressure, Dollar Tree revamps board

    Former Dollar General CEO Richard Dreiling is set to take over the board chair role following the departure of longtime leader Bob Sasser. 

    By March 8, 2022
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    Roughly 75% of DTC brands bring in under $1M in online sales: report

    Most DTC brands with less than $1 million in online sales have opted to have physical storefronts, according to research by PipeCandy. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2022
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    Thinx brings its affordable line to Walmart

    After launching with Target last year, the period underwear brand's Thinx For All collection will be sold in nearly 560 Walmart stores and on its website.

    By March 8, 2022
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    After early silence, more luxury brands edge away from Russia over invasion of Ukraine

    Upscale fashion houses and jewelers have enjoyed growing attention in Russia for decades, but doing business there is becoming untenable.

    By March 8, 2022
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    Fabletics to open 30 new stores this year

    The DTC activewear brand also celebrated the 21 brick-and-mortar locations it opened since the start of 2020. 

    By March 8, 2022
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    Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond saw sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Where are they now?

    Retailers across the sector experienced a boost as consumers invested in their homes. As demand wanes, some companies are feeling the pain.

    By March 7, 2022
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    Dollar General plans to add 10K jobs in 2022

    The planned 6% increase to its workforce comes at a time when retailers are adding jobs at a brisk clip against a backdrop of low unemployment.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2022
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    Walmart, Space NK partner in a bid for prestige beauty shoppers

    The British retailer is teaming up with Walmart to bring a selection of skincare, makeup and haircare products to 250 stores. 

    By March 7, 2022
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    Crate and Barrel launches its first private label cookware collection

    The Kitchen by Crate collection includes bakeware, cutting boards and storage containers and will be available online and in stores.

    By March 7, 2022
  • A Michael Kors storefront.
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    In surprise reversal, Capri nixes CEO succession

    John Idol is staying on after all, and Joshua Schulman, who led the Michael Kors brand and was set to move up in September, will leave the company.

    By March 7, 2022
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    4 ways crowdsourcing helps retailers make the most of delivery from store

    Consider these key benefits of using crowdsourced delivery for a winning BODFS strategy.

    March 7, 2022
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    Adidas appoints chief creative officer

    Alasdhair Willis has collaborated with the brand since 2005, where he helped develop the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection.

    By March 4, 2022