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Brookfield Property Sells Forever 21 Stake as Retail Continues to Drag

Brookfield Property Partners sold its stake in Forever 21 for $63 million during Q1 2021, which contributed to the real estate company’s…

Canada Goose to Bring Experiential In-Store Snow Room to the U.S.

Outerwear retailer Canada Goose will open its first California store in fall 2021 at the South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa,…

Dickies Tests AI-Enabled Fitting Recommendations in its China Tmall Store

Workwear brand Dickies has partnered with 3DLOOK to offer its customers in China a personalized fitting experience on the Tmall Global marketplace….

Tuesday Morning Names Burlington Exec as New CEO

Tuesday Morning has named off-price retail veteran Fred Hand as its new CEO, effective May 17, 2021. Hand was most recently COO…

At Home to be Taken Private in $2.8 Billion Purchase

At Home has entered into a definitive agreement to sell itself to funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman (H&F), a global private…

For Affiliate Marketers, Brand Safety is Always On — Equal Parts Partnership and Monitoring Best Practices

It’s been satisfying to see affiliate marketing mature over the past two decades, evolving from a somewhat experimental performance option that more…

Retailers are Entering the Lending Game Thanks to Treasure Trove of Merchant Data

Today’s retailers know it’s imperative to embrace ecommerce, not just through the pandemic, but for future survival. The convenience and contactless peace-of-mind…

Madison Reed Rolls Out Digital Swatch Panel Experience to Engage Shoppers and Gather Insights

Hair color company Madison Reed is making its Color Bar stores more engaging for customers with the deployment of a new digital…

ModCloth Sold Yet Again; Will This Buyer Hold On?

Women’s clothing and accessories retailer ModCloth has been acquired by Nogin, a provider of outsourced ecommerce for major fashion and consumer product companies. Founded…

Honest Company Stock Jumps 40% on First Day of Trading Despite Questions About its Prospects

Actress Jessica Alba’s baby and home goods brand The Honest Company made its long-awaited NASDAQ debut on May 5, 2021. The initial…

Office Depot Will Split Consumer, B2B Businesses into Two Independent Companies

Office Depot will separate itself into two independent, publicly traded companies, each with its own focused strategy and investment profile. The first,…

How Adore Me is Driving Awareness Around Social Algorithm Bias

2020 could easily be considered a breakout year for social commerce. Consumers reported spending 45% more time on social media in Q4…

Retail’s Last-Mile Challenge

In London, as shoppers return to storied Oxford and Spencer streets after long COVID-19 lockdowns, they’re being greeted by the sight of…

MySize Adds Direct-to-Retailer Capabilities to its Sizing App

Ecommerce measurement solution provider MySize has added direct-to-retailer sizing to its app. Recommendations are now shown directly on the retailers’ sites when…

Comerso and Anyline Help Retailers Find Homes for Unsold Merchandise

Comerso, a provider of digital and logistical solutions for donating and recycling unsold goods, has partnered with mobile data capture company Anyline…

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Walgreens Expands Same-Day Deliveries Nationwide

More than 24,000 items are now available for contactless same-day delivery from Walgreens stores across the country. Shoppers using the Walgreens app…

DICK’S Sporting Goods Launches New Off-Price Store Concept

DICK’S Sporting Goods continues its nationwide expansion with the opening of four stores this May, including one DICK’S Sporting Goods store, one…

Circle K Pilots Beverage Subscription Program to Encourage Shoppers’ Return

Circle K is launching its Sip & Save beverage subscription, a pilot program that will offer customers who pay $5.99 per month…

WineDirect Partners with BigCommerce to Help Wineries Expand into Ecommerce

WineDirect, which offers DTC services for wineries around the world, has partnered with ecommerce platform BigCommerce to help the 2,000+ wineries in…

Peloton Recalls all Treadmills Following Reports of 70 Injuries and One Death

Peloton has voluntarily recalled both its Tread and Tread+ treadmills following the death of one child and reports of more than 70…

Gap to Sell Off Intermix Business

Gap Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell omnichannel fashion retailer Intermix to private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners. Gap acquired…

Tailored Brands Adds Three Retail Veterans to Executive Lineup as CEO Hunt Continues

Tailored Brands — parent company of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G Fashion Superstore — has appointed…

Easing Shopper Uncertainty & Reinforcing Brand Value with Video-Powered Experiences

Select Blinds is a fast-growing internet retailer that prides itself on offering a vast array of easy self-install blinds that meet the…

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