Cotton prices have hit a 10-year high, adding to the myriad issues facing apparel brands as they try to navigate increased transit times, factory shutdowns and other rising costs across the supply chain ahead of the holiday season, along with preparations for spring merchandise production....
Decades ago, when consumers had only one way to shop — in store — retailers were able to focus all their efforts on optimizing that experience. But as eCommerce has risen and accelerated, brands have had their attentions divided between digital and physical, with online...
As eCommerce continues to accelerate and communication becomes increasingly digital, some retail industry experts expect consumers and brands to begin texting and messaging with each other on a regular basis, leading to the rise of “conversational commerce,” or making purchases without leaving a messaging platform....
British online retailer ASOS on Monday (Oct. 11) said goodbye to CEO Nick Beighton ahead of what’s expected to be a tumultuous period for the company amid supply chain bottlenecks and a return to pre-pandemic shopping habits that could take a 40% bite out of...
Disney will launch its Disney Genie Service at the Florida Disney World on Oct. 19, according to a company blog post. The service will feature options to allow park visitors to organize a custom itinerary, which they can update as they go, as well as...
It’s been almost 60 years since moviegoers first saw fictitious MI6 agent James Bond drop a bunch of bad guys with his signature Walther PPK pistol, then run off to an island paradise with a stunning (and often just as lethal) paramour. Given how many...
Sam’s Club on Friday (Oct. 8) announced it will offer double the savings events compared to last year as well as roll out a direct-to-home wine program and additional member experiences to bring the joy of the holiday season to more shoppers than ever. Get...
NCR launched its eCommerce solution Freshop to grocery chain Northgate Gonzalez Market to offer the supermarket’s 42 California stores in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties an easier way to handle online sales, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete...
In today’s top retail news, Adidas is relying on partnerships for fresh revenue and a path toward a more digital business, while brick-and-mortar retail in the United Kingdom is preparing for the first Amazon 4-star store outside the U.S. Also, CarGurus is expanding its digital...
