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Walmart Taps StockX to Bolster Marketplace Sneaker Assortment

Walmart has forged a new partnership with StockX that will bring pre-verified sneakers from the resale site to the retailer’s online marketplace….

New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Retail Workplaces

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (RSWA), mandating the installation of panic buttons in the workplaces…

UPDATE: 7-Eleven Parent Rejects $38.5 Billion Acquisition Bid

[Update as of Sept. 6, 2024] The board of Seven and i Holdings, which operates more than 80,000 7-Eleven convenience stores, has…

Ikea Tests Peer-to-Peer Resale Marketplace in 2 European Cities

Ingka Group, the largest operator of Ikea stores worldwide, has been testing a new peer-to-peer resale marketplace in Madrid and Oslo this summer….

Lumber Liquidators to Liquidate After Failing to Find Buyer

LL Flooring, previously known as Lumber Liquidators, will close all its stores and has begun liquidation sales after failing to find a…

Simon Rebrands and Expands Online Marketplace Following ‘Phenomenal Growth’

Mall owner Simon has expanded and rebranded its Shop Premium Outlets online marketplace. The site, now called ShopSimon, represents “the next phase…

How Brands Can Replicate Prime Day Success this Holiday Season

Over the past 10 years, Prime Day has become a critical sales event for brands, especially for the countless small- and medium-sized…

Retail Ecommerce Revamp: Positioning Product Information for Scale

Every retail ecommerce business — whether just starting out or well-established — reaches the point when adopting a more mature product information…

Foot Locker Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future

Foot Locker is kicking off a month-long celebration of its 50th anniversary as it gains momentum in its turnaround effort. The anniversary…

Kohl’s Tries to Win Back Families with New Brand Platform Showcasing Diverse Assortment

Kohl’s is rebranding and using a new brand platform to reaffirm its commitment to families. The struggling retailer is focusing on “authenticity…

Emerging Generative AI Model Helps Optimize Retail Merchandising Efforts

AI is the latest massively disruptive technology making waves for businesses everywhere. But it’s not quite new to retailers. They’ve been leveraging…

Best Buy Teams up with NBCU to Help NFL Fans Gear up for New Season

As the NFL season kicks off tonight with defending Super Bowl champion the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens, Best Buy…

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to investment company Heartland for…

Luxury Brands Respond to Spending Slowdowns with M&A Activity and Gen Z-Friendly Branding

Following a record year in 2023, the luxury market is navigating a confluence of disruptions, from global conflicts and economic volatility to…

Just Walk Out Technology Scores at Football Stadiums and on College Campuses

Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless technology has found a welcoming home in sports stadiums, a trend that will continue this fall,…

Nordstrom Family Members, Mexican Retailer Offer $3.76B to Take Retailer Private

Nordstrom has received a bid from members of the Nordstrom family, along with Mexican department store retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, to…

Consumer Products Watchdog Calls for Investigation of Shein, Temu Business Practices

Two commissioners at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have called for an investigation into the operations of foreign-owned ecommerce sites, with…

Rite Aid ‘Marks a New Beginning’ as Private Company with Emergence from Bankruptcy, New CEO

Rite Aid has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 as a private company. The chain now has a…

UPDATE: UK’s Mountain Warehouse Acquires Eastern Mountain; All Bob’s Stores to Close Following Bankruptcy

[Update as of Sept. 4, 2024] UK retailer Mountain Warehouse has been approved to acquire seven Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) stores after…

Reimagining Retail: Where Online Meets the High Street

Embracing the Evolution In an era when digital convenience often reigns supreme, physical stores face the challenge of declining foot traffic. Despite…

Next-Gen Retail: Crafting the Ultimate Omnichannel Journey

In today’s world, a stellar customer experience (CX) isn’t just a nice perk with which to provide customers — it’s table stakes….

Sloomoo Institute Makes West Coast Debut with ‘Awe-Inspiring’ Space

Sloomoo Institute, the ultimate slime museum, is opening its fifth location in the heart of Los Angeles, marking its first big move…

Fossil Boosts Site Visit Revenue 14% with AI-Powered Customer Insights

Watchmaker Fossil Group’s Canadian subsidiary has boosted its online sales volume, including a 14% increase in revenue per site visit, by leveraging…

Stitch Fix Styles a ‘Modern and Dynamic’ Future with Reimagined Brand, Experience

Following several years of weak sales and a shrinking consumer base, Stitch Fix has launched a transformation strategy that aims to reimagine…

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