When most parents think about their children’s fashion choices, it is in the context of trying to convince them they cannot wear their Halloween costume to Thanksgiving dinner with their grandparents. They aren’t usually wondering which of this year’s Gucci, Prada and Balmain runway items is...
Gyms traditionally work on the membership model, requiring monthly or annual commitments from people who work or live near their facilities. But subscription services are taking a different approach to the space, expanding the reach of gyms beyond just locals. Business travelers, for instance, might...
To allow customers to pick up grocery orders, Walmart is proposing a drive-up grocery store in a Chicago suburb. The potential store in the village of Lincolnwood housed a Dominick’s grocery store in the past, the Chicago Tribune reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...
In its first venture investment, Forever 21 is backing fashion subscription start-up DailyLook with venture capital fund Upfront. The firms are leading the $8 million investment, which an Upfront partner said benefits both the retailer and the startup, the Los Angeles Times reported. Get the Full...
eCommerce retailers are blending the online and offline worlds with their latest brick-and-mortar efforts. Amazon, in particular, began its march into the offline world with its first bookstore almost three years ago and has recently opened a series of Amazon Go cashierless C-stores. The retailer’s...
There is no shortage of app and eCommerce platforms out there looking to match up consumers with personal shoppers. As a well-established part of high-end luxury retail experiences, the digital migration of personal shopping makes sense in the current retail context. Get the Full Story...
To seek a broader audience, J.Crew plans to create a brand that appeals to younger women. CEO Jim Brett, said the retailer sees itself as a company with more than two brands, the Chicago Tribune reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
To connect directly with their customers in the supermarket, food brands are turning to quick response (QR) codes. Foster Farms, which offers chicken and other poultry products, decided to put the codes on its product packaging. Their offering is dubbed DORI, which stands for deals,...
Retailers are rolling out new ways for consumers to look for items online. Forever 21, in particular, is moving beyond text-based online search for its customers with visual search. In an announcement for the feature, Forever 21 President Alex Ok said the technology “bridges the...
