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Walmart unveils cross-channel ad exchange built on first-party shopper data
Rolling out ahead of the holidays, the platform will serve as a major test of whether the retailer can scale in ad tech.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Off-price retailers brace for uncertainty despite healthy Q2
Burlington, Ross and TJX are usually isolated from macro headwinds, but are dealing with rising freight costs, supply chain issues and unknowns.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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Stitch Fix COO to stylists: 'We can and must do better'
After an uproar over new work rules, Chief Operating Officer Minesh Shah Thursday apologized while defending them as "a complex business decision."
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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A tale of two dollar stores: Dollar Tree hit by freight while Dollar General mostly shrugs off costs
The $1 proposition means less room to raise prices as supply chain congestion leads to extraordinary cost increases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 27, 2021 -
Bebe to purchase more rent-to-own furniture stores
The company, which is primarily known as a fashion licensor, is purchasing more Buddy's Home Furnishings franchises and announced that it refinanced.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Gap Inc. acquires 3D fitting room startup Drapr
The company said it intends to leverage the technology to improve its try-on experience and accelerate its digital transformation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Ulta ‘thrilled’ with Target partnership as first 58 stores open
Aiming for 100 by the end of the third quarter, executives said the experience is already resonating with shoppers.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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With plans to hire 8K employees, Lululemon raises hourly pay
In late September, the athleisure retailer's minimum wage will start at $15 or $17 to accommodate growth and prep for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Dick’s piles on sales gains, eyes more growth with new concepts
The sporting goods retailer is doubling down on stores as it rolls out its House of Sport concept and Public Lands banner.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail
On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.
By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Home Depot improves inventory depth with focus on high-velocity SKUs
Some companies are chartering ships to secure inventory. Others are shifting SKU priorities. Home Depot is doing both.
By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Inventory confounds Nordstrom in subdued Q2
The department store beat expectations but, unlike most rivals, results declined from 2019 in a period still clouded by the pandemic.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Fabletics expands to loungewear
Citing the surging market for comfy clothing, the DTC activewear brand is joining a list of new entrants that also includes Athleta and ThirdLove.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Former Coach CEO will take over at Capri next year
Analysts hailed the arrival of Josh Schulman, who rescued the Tapestry brand from the discount bin and will spend the next year leading Michael Kors.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks
From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Klarna reaches 20M US customers
That's double the platform's customer base from June of last year, as buy now, pay later companies gain steam.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace Nuuly Thrift
The platform will accept products for resale from any brand, and will act as the sister company to Nuuly Rent.
By Kaarin Moore • Updated Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Walmart to sell its delivery service to other businesses
The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Amazon aggregator D1 Brands raises $123M
More investors are lining up to fund companies that are acquiring third-party sellers from Amazon and other digital natives.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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This Amazon Fresh store is only blocks from a Whole Foods. Why?
The two grocery properties are in the same Washington, D.C., neighborhood. But, the stores are on such different trajectories it may not matter.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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David's Bridal to expand store footprint
The retailer opened a location in Naperville, Illinois, with plans to add locations in Florida and California later this year.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season
Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC
The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands
Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Target to open 4 new sortation centers, adding capacity and speeding delivery
Shifting the sortation process from the backroom and stores to a dedicated facility will help free up space and time within retail locations.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021
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