March 26, 2024

DoorDash, the local delivery commerce platform, has revealed new alliances with Sally Beauty and M·A·C Cosmetics, alongside an enhanced collaboration with Sephora. This move expands the array of beauty products available for on-demand delivery, bringing convenience straight to consumers’ doorsteps. […]

March 25, 2024

With over 100,000 suppliers, the scale of Walmart’s supply chain is mind-boggling. And so when the world’s largest retailer takes on a supply chain initiative, the results can have global ramifications. Moreover, it can set the pace for the entire […]

March 25, 2024

In the ever-turbulent currents of retail, success has always revolved around a customer-centric approach. But in 2024, that parallel is more evident than ever due to numerous technological advancements. As global companies adopt and start to depend on digital commerce […]

March 22, 2024

Food retailers alone lose more than 2 million shopping carts every year. Whether stolen or blown away by the wind, shopping carts can block empty parking places and intersections as well as ditches and storm drains. Abandoned shopping carts aren’t […]

March 21, 2024

The ICSC’s survey adds to the evidence that e-commerce means higher levels of returns. A great majority of consumers who purposely over-order online are shopping for apparel: 87% of those surveyed said they order extra items to try on at […]

March 20, 2024

There are two forces hard at work in the supply chain today: there is not enough talent, and the talent is not educated enough for a technologically advanced world. Reconciling the two will go a long way to solve many […]

March 19, 2024

Home goods and furniture sales have been under pressure in the last couple of years, after enjoying something of a boom at the peak of the pandemic. Higher interest rates that have slowed home sales and inflation’s hit to discretionary […]

March 19, 2024

It’s no secret that second-hand clothing offers affordable prices without compromising on quality. While these items may not be brand new, they’re far from worn out. Most second-hand shops carefully curate their offerings, ensuring you’ll find gems amidst the racks. […]

March 18, 2024

Retail sales in January and February indicate a possible pull-back in consumer spending, which some analysts warn is due at least in part to burgeoning credit card debt that could continue throughout the year. Retail sales in November and December, […]

March 15, 2024

Amazon on Thursday announced its first Big Spring Sale. The six-day promotion will run from Wednesday through March 25. Unlike past big promotional events, sales will be available for all customers. However, Prime members can access exclusive deals during the […]

March 15, 2024

Retail theft is like a pesky leak in your business boat waiting to sink it. And, if you don’t patch it up, it’s definitely going down. It’s one of the biggest hurdles store owners face, and it seems that every […]

March 14, 2024

Luxury fashion continues to gravitate toward Roblox, an online game that allows brand partners to build custom virtual worlds for shoppers to explore. Roblox players control avatars that can don different outfits and participate in a variety of in-game activities […]

March 13, 2024

With its Walgreens collaboration, Claire’s has added another major retailer to its lineup of partners. In 2022, the company entered a shop-in-shop agreement with a major retailer: Macy’s. In October 2023, the accessories retailer rolled out displays in about 700 […]

March 12, 2024

Generation Tux’s Columbus showroom will serve as a hub for local wedding planners and community events, and will offer customers the opportunity to work with stylists who can provide advice and style consultations. “Our Columbus Showroom is set to become […]

March 12, 2024

The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and offerings, but it’s not just functional benefits they’re after. In 2024 and beyond, we will see mood enter the limelight, with retailers […]

March 11, 2024

With its new campaign, Wayfair is welcoming shoppers to “The Wayborhood,” a playful, fantastical neighborhood that celebrates the home retailer’s “Every style, every home” tagline and comes to life across a variety of consumer touch points. By tweaking its logo […]

March 8, 2024

Off-price retailer Burlington Stores beat expectations for Q4 2023 (the 14 weeks ended Feb. 3, 2024), with total sales increasing 10% and comparable store sales growing 2% year over year. The quarter closed out a steady year for the chain, […]

March 7, 2024

Quiet luxury, coastal grandmother, and cottagecore are just a few fashion trends that have emerged from the TikTok era. If you’re like me, you wouldn’t even know where to begin finding an outfit to fit some of these. Is there […]

March 6, 2024

Home furnishing retailer Frontgate is launching its new retail experience, starting with a store Preston Royal Village in Dallas, TX. The 9,443-square-foot layout enables shoppers to browse by room through curved archways, to help transition departments and provide a more […]

March 6, 2024

Retail’s busiest returns period may be in the rearview mirror until next year, but rising ecommerce order volumes have caused returns management to become an aspect of ecommerce and omnichannel business that warrants a dedicated year-round strategy. Returns are a […]