When J.Crew notched 1 percent same-store sales growth last month, it was a cause for celebration – particularly for a brand that has been somewhat stalled for the last several years. After an explosive burst of popularity of the early 2000s – when its lighthearted, preppy...
Nike is launching Nike Live, a new shopping concept for local members of the company’s NikePlus loyalty program. The first location, Nike by Melrose, will open on July 12 on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
PYMNTS may not have the greatest sports experts in the world, but even we understood the big deal concerning the addition of Lebron James to the L.A. Lakers lineup, and the context of NBA basketball for next season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
By opening a temporary store with apparel from Guess, Alibaba is testing out its inaugural “FashionAI” concept at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Guess is looking to use the technology in stores, starting with Hong Kong and mainland China, Retail Dive reported. Get the Full Story...
Summer is here, which means Americans will be decamping to the beach en masse this summer — hoping to escape the heat, get a tan and, hopefully, finally kick back relax to enjoy the season. Not as many Americans take vacations as they did in...
Despite generating a lot of buzz when it announced plans to expand across the U.S., Lidl has struggled to gain a foothold in a U.S. grocery market that has suddenly become a breeding ground for the hyper-competitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Following the closure of Toys R Us stores in June, retailers in the hobby and off-price segments may fill some of the larger empty big-box spaces. Companies such as Big Lots and Ashley Homestore had bid on the properties in bankruptcy court, but one hobby retailer...
Though tariffs may not be good for American retailers and consumers, according to an expert, some retail segments may be more susceptible to the effects of a so-called trade war more than others. That outlook, though, could potentially change, TheStreet reported. Get the Full Story...
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look as the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes Amazon’s new holiday and grocery plans, and a new challenge it faces from eBay. Ripple faces another lawsuit related to its digital currency technology, and there is word...
