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January 25, 2024
Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts

While competitors were hustling to land deals with retailers and forge partnerships to reach more consumers, Levi’s boldly went all-in on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy in October.   “Over the last...


December 10, 2023
Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer...

A group of investors reportedly wants to make department store chain Macy’s a private company. Real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, a global asset manager, made...


October 19, 2023
Macy’s and Claire’s Invest in Turning Virtual Experiences Into Real-World...

Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this...


August 31, 2023
Patagonia’s Merchandise Pivot Sparks Search for Sustainable Swag Solutions

When Patagonia exited the business of creating company swag, it was almost as if it was the end of an era of the unofficial uniform for finance bros everywhere.   However, despite Patagonia’s...


August 23, 2023
As Consumers Cut Back on Discretionary Spending, Macy’s Amplifies Leaner...

Consumers are cautious these days about their spending.  It’s the tale of the retail community and the real-life challenge Macy’s is currently grappling with. On Tuesday (Aug. 22), in its...


August 23, 2023
How Estée Lauder’s 1950s Retail Innovation Wrote Beauty’s Sales Playbook

Free items, giveaways, goodie bags, and “gift with purchase” — whatever you choose to call them, all radiate an allure within the retail sphere as they entice consumers into making...


August 14, 2023
A Tale of 2 Brands: Macy’s Ramps Up Private Labels...

While Macy’s is making its plans public to enhance its private business, Amazon is reducing its focus on private-label operations.   This summer, Macy’s announced its plans to launch four private...


June 19, 2023
Apparel Producers Prep for Shrinking Sales as Consumers Cut Back

Clothing brands are reportedly cutting back on orders in anticipation of weakening sales. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (June 16), factory owners say they’ve seen significant declines in retailers’ holiday...


May 26, 2023
Foot Locker Embraces Localization Strategy Through Small Concept Stores 

Despite facing challenges in the first quarter due to changes in Foot Locker’s physical presence, brand assortment, digital initiatives, and omnichannel strategies, the retailer is using concept stores as experimental...