retail strategy

Listen Now: From Family Roots to Future Growth — Inside Bealls’ Century-Long Retail Journey

It’s rare for a retailer, or any business for that matter, to last for 100 years, which is what makes Bealls such…

Calpak Embarks on a New Retail Adventure: Physical Stores

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative…

The RealReal Moves Away from Beauty, Shifts Focus to Luxury Consignment

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on March 27, 2023 to include comments from The RealReal. As it continues its laser focus…

Allbirds Revamps Strategy, Names New CFO Following Disappointing Q4 Results

Allbirds is planning to overhaul its strategy after a weak Q4 2022 that resulted in the retailer’s first-ever quarterly revenue drop. The…

Former Express Marketing Exec Joins NRF

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has appointed Cristina Ceresoli, former VP of Marketing and Public Relations at Express, as its new SVP…

American Apparel Shows Financial Desperation With Latest Turnaround Plan

Over the past year, American Apparel has faced a slew of brand and financial struggles. Now, the clothing manufacturer and retailer has…

Jeff Roster Joins IHL As VP Of Retail Strategy

IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm, has hired former Gartner analyst Jeff Roster as VP of Retail Strategy. In this…

Ugam Delivers Holiday Pricing Insights Via Interactive Dashboards

Ugam, a retail analytics solutions provider, is providing access to free holiday category intelligence through the company’s interactive dashboards. Data will be…

Lands’ End Consults Borderfree For International E-Commerce Strategy

Retailers are discovering that a significant growth opportunity for their businesses is to expand e-Commerce browsing and buying capabilities to consumers worldwide….

Indochino Drives Brand Awareness, Sales With Pop-Up Shops

Emerging brands and retailers are leveraging pop-up shops to acquire new customers and solidify relationships with loyal buyers. ETailers especially are seeing…

Lost And Found: Why Journey Mapping Is Critical To Your Business

Customer journey mapping is not a new idea. In fact, the concept of “journeys” has become so pervasive and so well understood…

Next Steps For Lululemon: Retail Experts And Analysts Weigh In

It has been a tumultuous few months for Lululemon Athletica. First, the athletic apparel and accessories brand was forced to remove its…

Get ready for the holidays with the Holiday ThinkTank! Find must-read articles, webinars, videos, and expert tips on everything from trends to marketing, in-store ideas, ecomm, fulfillment, and customer service. It’s all free and available anytime—so you can plan, prep, and win the season your way.