In June 2020, national book retailer Barnes & Noble started seeing surges in sales of certain trade paperbacks and couldn’t figure out why — until the company found TikTok’s “BookTok” community, where bibliophiles post videos reacting to or sharing books they’ve enjoyed. Get the Full...
Toy and entertainment company Hasbro, feeling the stress of supply chain delays, is relying heavily on its entertainment and digital gaming divisions as it continues to develop a contextual commerce strategy for many of its major brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Beleaguered department store JCPenney has named Marc Rosen as its new chief executive officer as of Nov. 1, the latest move to help the struggling retail chain emerge from last year’s bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Target on Tuesday (Oct. 26) introduced enhancements to its Drive Up, Order Pickup and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt offerings that make it easier for customers to personalize their shopping experiences to fit their busy schedules heading into the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete...
In today’s top retail news, Allbirds is aiming for a valuation of over $2 billion when it makes its public debut on the Nasdaq exchange, while Walmart+ is offering a cash-back promotion for new members who sign up on Monday (Oct. 25). Also, discounts are...
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The traditional discounts and specials related to the holiday season will be fewer and further between this year as shoppers are likely to pay close to full price on just about everything on their holiday lists this year, according to a report Monday (Oct. 25)...
Self-proclaimed ethical shoemaker Allbirds has set its sights on a $2.2 billion valuation for its initial public offering (IPO), according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Retailers, restaurants and small businesses are pulling out all the stops to bring workers in the door amid the ongoing labor shortage, with many taking steps to raise their base pay to at least $15 per hour, more than double the federal minimum wage of...
