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Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds
The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Function of Beauty names new CEO to replace co-founder
Alexandra Papazian joins with more than 20 years of experience growing global beauty brands at L'Oréal.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Trendline
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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Amazon to pay front line employees' education costs
The e-commerce giant joins Walmart and Target in expanding educational benefits for their workers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Is Stitch Fix disrupting retail? Or is it the other way around?
Recent changes at the apparel styling site suggest that e-commerce can't always escape the realities of commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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DTC activewear brand Vuori hires first COO
Peter LaBore, along with the company's first vice president of international, will help scale the brand's operations in the U.S. and abroad.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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UPS wades into same-day delivery with Roadie acquisition
The deal puts UPS ahead of FedEx when it comes to same-day delivery, according to one consultant.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges
More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.
By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Retailers signal caution around immunization mandate for large employers
The move targets vaccine hesitancy as the pandemic surges. "Our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us," President Joe Biden said.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2021 -
NYC home goods retailer ABC Carpet & Home files Ch. 11
More than a century old, the company skidded into bankruptcy with plans to sell itself after COVID-19 weighed on its sales and supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Peloton launches private label apparel brand
Peloton Apparel features men's, women's and gender-neutral styles, but enters into a category with fierce competitors like Lululemon and Athleta.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Shipt makes largest nationwide expansion in 3 years
The platform's same-day delivery is now available across almost 1,000 more store locations, and in reach of 2 million additional households.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Report: Personalization and advanced analytics top list of retail initiatives for 2021
As the pandemic continues to accelerate retailers' shift to a more digital world, a Forrester report shows that it may have also shaped their priorities.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Petco expands its subscription box service
The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive
Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Fred Segal is dead. Long live Fred Segal.
The man who gave retail some of its most worthy concepts died this year at 87, but his eponymous store in many ways is just getting started.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Signet raises 2021 expectations after comps increase nearly 100%
Sales have sprung back for the jewelry specialist, while the delta variant and possible return of experience spending cloud the picture going forward.
By Ben Unglesbee • 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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Sponsored by Bastian SolutionsConsiderations for retail e-fulfillment polybag packing automation
Planning efficiency for single order pick & pack operations is a necessary shift to remain competitive – are you prepared?
By Dan Cahalan • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Macy's upgraded by S&P as sales recover
The retailer has been paying down debt and bringing in profits after last year's trials. But many of its pre-pandemic challenges remain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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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 -
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Walmart bumps up hourly pay by $1 for over 500K workers
As retailers compete for labor ahead of the holidays, Walmart is raising wages for front-end, food and consumable, and general merchandise workers.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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As customers return to stores, American Eagle's Q2 online sales fall
The apparel retailer disclosed that it acquired e-commerce logistics company AirTerra, to help control its supply chain and make money on the side.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hoka
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 -
Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
Walmart expands Instacart pilot to New York City
The retailer will use its stores near the city to fulfill orders for customers in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2021
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