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Skims Secures $225M in Financing to Support Brick-and-Mortar Expansion

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has raised $225 million in capital in a deal that values the company at $5 billion. Skims…

Mall Operator Simon Adds Omnichannel Multi-Retailer Loyalty Program

Real estate investment trust Simon has launched the Simon+ loyalty program, giving members the opportunity to earn cash back, points and perks…

Target Deploys Conversational AI In-Store to Promote Smarter Gifting

Target is placing AI-powered tools into customers’ hands with a conversational Target Gift Finder on its mobile app, providing tailored recommendations based…

The Hidden Revenue Killer: How Outdated Devices Cost Retailers

Retailers, we have a problem – half of the devices powering frontline operations are running outdated operating systems, leaving them vulnerable to…

1-800-Flowers Adds DoorDash to its Delivery Options

1-800-Flowers.com has added DoorDash to its bouquet of delivery options from nearly 700 florists that are part of BloomNet, 1-800-Flowers’ business network….

Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

Jewelry is meant to be timeless, but the process of buying jewelry — particularly big-moment purchases like engagement and wedding rings —…

After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores

In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today Gap is marking its…

Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine

Chewy has purchased SmartEquine — a U.S. provider of equine health products with a proprietary subscription-based supplement program and personalized nutrition plans…

Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will increase by 3.7% to 4.2% over the…

Starbucks Barista Union Authorizes Strikes Starting on Red Cup Day

[Editor’s note: this story has been updated to include comments from Starbucks.] The Starbucks Workers United union has authorized unfair labor practice…

Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

With four large-format store openings in the pipeline, Wayfair is now planning to test a smaller-format location with its new Columbus, Ohio…

The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in which they reside, but…

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Store Operations

Skims Secures $225M in Financing to Support Brick-and-Mortar Expansion

Mall Operator Simon Adds Omnichannel Multi-Retailer Loyalty Program

Target Deploys Conversational AI In-Store to Promote Smarter Gifting

The Hidden Revenue Killer: How Outdated Devices Cost Retailers

1-800-Flowers Adds DoorDash to its Delivery Options

Exclusive Q&A: New Helzberg Store Concept Sparkles for Younger Jewelry Shoppers

After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores

Chewy Buys Horse Health Brand SmartEquine

Despite Economic Pressures, NRF Forecasts First Trillion-Dollar Holiday Season

Starbucks Barista Union Authorizes Strikes Starting on Red Cup Day

Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

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