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  • PacSun opens kids store.
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    Pacsun opens first Pacsun Kids store

    The retailer will open five additional locations in 2022, which will feature genderless clothing for children ages 4 to 14.

    By Nov. 8, 2021
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    Retailers hail infrastructure deal as good news for the supply chain

    After endless talk in Washington about the need to rebuild, the president will soon sign a trillion-dollar package with $550 billion in spending over five years.

    By Nov. 8, 2021
  • Trendline

    Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

    If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain

    The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Walgreens to sell Hims & Hers personal care products in store, online

    Since going public this year, the telehealth company has added products to its assortment and expanded its distribution network with other retailers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2021
  • Nordstrom holiday campaign 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Is the fun ever coming back to holiday shopping?

    The joy of the season wasn't as prevalent last year. With the continued threat of the pandemic and rise of e-commerce, it hasn't fully returned this year either.

    By Nov. 8, 2021
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    Sponsored by HCL Commerce

    Tomorrow's most successful retailers will need to master agility and innovation, and next generation cloud is the way to do it

    2020's events brought sweeping change to the entirety of the retail landscape. Retailers that had already invested in technologies to facilitate online shopping and fast, reliable delivery pulled far ahead of their less-prescient competitors. 

    Nov. 8, 2021
  • Nearly 30% of consumers haven't paid off credit cards from last holiday season: report

    Most shoppers are putting gifts on a credit card and in some cases using buy now, pay later services, NerdWallet found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021
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    Centric Brands, WHP Global team up to buy Joe's Jeans for more than $48M

    Previous owner Sequential Brands Group has been dismantling its portfolio through the bankruptcy process.

    By Nov. 5, 2021
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    Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

    For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021
  • Wayfair's sales fall nearly 20% as consumers shift spending

    The retailer benefited from selling online and in an in-demand category during the pandemic. But it may be at a disadvantage as shoppers return to stores.

    By Nov. 4, 2021
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    Francesca's launches Franki as stand-alone tween brand

    The banner will launch its own website Nov. 15, run its own social media and open two pop-ups for the holidays.

    By Nov. 4, 2021
  • Crocs, ThredUp partner on resale

    Crocs' durable shoes are "perfectly built for a second life," as the brand is the latest to get into the resale game. 

    By Nov. 4, 2021
  • Nike Rise in Seoul, South Korea
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    Nike is on track to make $50 billion this year. How much is that, really?

    The athletics brand is a standout in its space, but how much does it make compared to the broader retail industry? We help put Nike's revenue in perspective.

    By Nov. 4, 2021
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    Bed Bath & Beyond launches online marketplace, partners with Kroger

    The home goods retailer on Tuesday also said it will complete its stock buyback program by the end of this fiscal year, two years ahead of schedule.

    By Nov. 3, 2021
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    Serta taps leader of its Tuft & Needle unit as new CEO

    Shelley Huff is set to take over the mattress specialist as it chases sales in a market reshaped by DTC brands. 

    By Nov. 3, 2021
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    Ikea expands resale program across 33 US stores for the holidays

    Declaring its fall pilot a success, the retailer is taking it national and adding discounts on sustainable goods for the Black Friday weekend.

    By Nov. 3, 2021
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    Vuori doesn't need the $400M it just raised. How founder Joe Kudla approaches scale, profitably.

    In a space where many brands are filing for IPOs with a history of losses, Kudla believes "profitability should be important."

    By Nov. 2, 2021
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    Under Armour CEO: 'The majority of our transformational work' is done

    CFO Dave Bergman also said the retailer in the third quarter saw its strongest top and bottom line results in its history.

    By Nov. 2, 2021
  • CBL exits bankruptcy, jettisons $1.7B in debt

    The mall operator filed for Chapter 11 last fall as retail bankruptcies and unpaid rent during the pandemic's worst months took their toll. 

    By Nov. 2, 2021
  • Walmart using Goatote bag
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    How Walmart is testing sustainable bags

    The retailer is making progress on finding solutions to replace single-use plastic bags through several in-store pilots and initiatives.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2021
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    GameStop COO is out after 7 months on the job

    Amazon veteran Jenna Owens came amid a broad leadership shuffle at the gaming retailer, which is trying to accelerate a transformation. 

    By Nov. 1, 2021
  • Bed Bath & Beyond partners with Uber to deliver baby essentials

    Products from over 750 of the retailer's namesake stores and nearly 120 BuyBuy Baby stores will be available on the Uber and Uber Eats apps.

    By Nov. 1, 2021
  • Walmart and Elton John
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    Walmart, Sam's Club to launch Elton John's debut eyewear line

    In its latest celebrity partnership, the retail giant produced frames inspired by the singer's style and music career. 

    By Maria Monteros • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Labor constraints push Amazon to redirect inventory

    Labor, not storage space, was Amazon's primary capacity constraint in Q3, CFO Brian Olsavsky said. 

    By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2021
  • Knot Standard launches on demand clothing platform.
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    Knot Standard to sell custom clothing tech to retailers

    Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Brooks Brothers all plan to use the platform, which uses AI measurements to help customers buy personal apparel.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021