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How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores Work
May 02, 2023

As shoppers resume their in-store experiences, brands and retailers are reassessing their selling strategies.  Retailers are seeking to enhance their interactive displays to entice more consumers, while brands are striving to establish an in-store presence to boost sales and attract fresh customers. These customers prefer...

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Skims Taps Saks to Launch Shop-in-Shop Experience for Customers 
May 02, 2023

Skims, a brand created by Kim Kardashian that specializes in underwear, loungewear and shapewear, has expanded its retail reach through a partnership with luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue to better meet consumer demand.   Skims has partnered with Willo Perron of Perron-Roettinger to create...

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Tuesday Morning Shuts Doors Amid Retail Bankruptcies
May 02, 2023

After declaring bankruptcy twice in as many years, discount retailer Tuesday Morning is folding. “Starting today, we have begun the process of closing all our stores,” the company said in a weekend Facebook post. “Our Going Out of Business Sale is in stores now, with...

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Kroger and Albertsons Court Public Support for Merger by Leveraging Inflation Anxieties
May 01, 2023

As Kroger and Albertsons’ pending merger faces criticism, the grocers are courting price-sensitive shoppers’ favor. In a co-authored op-ed in The Cincinnati Enquirer, Kroger Company CEO Rodney McMullen and Albertsons Companies CEO Vivek Sankaran pushed back against opposition to the proposed merger. The piece addressed claims that...

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Adidas Bets on Sports and All Things ‘US-Centric’
May 01, 2023

Adidas will increase its focus on sports in the U.S. to propel its stateside business. “We want to double down on all of the things that are U.S.-centric, particularly around sport,” Rupert Campbell, president of the company’s North America operations, said in an interview with...

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Companion Pet Service Taps AI to Gain Market Share Over Chewy, Petco
May 01, 2023

More often than not, pet parents are willing to take extensive measures to guarantee their pets are given optimal care and attention, which entails providing them with the necessary essentials to flourish. This is shared sentiment among big pet players like Chewy, Petco, Mars, and...

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Crocs Banks on Collaborations to Boost D2C Sales of Heydude
April 30, 2023

Crocs’ better-than-expected Q1 results are currently being attributed to the increasing consumer interest in casualization, comfort, sustainability, and personalization. During Q1, the comfort footwear company, which includes the Crocs and Heydude brands, revealed robust direct-to-consumer (D2C) growth for both labels. Crocs’ D2C revenue increased by...

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eBay Takes on The RealReal With Certified Brand Program
April 28, 2023

Despite the setback caused by its investment in Cudoni, a resale platform startup that was forced to shut down due to lack of traction, eBay confirmed during its earnings call on Wednesday (April 26) its continued commitment to doubling down in the category. The company...

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Amazon Cuts Back on Free Returns While Walmart Gives Away Free Memberships
April 28, 2023

For Amazon and Walmart customers, convenience is key for each step — everything from ordering to paying to receiving a delivery order or picking up goods — and few things are more convenient than free services. Amazon Prime and Walmart+ offer members free deliveries, free...