Latest In: News

build a bear camuto group Conair

Build-A-Bear Names New Tech Chief

Build-A-Bear Workshop has hired Dara Meath as its new SVP and CTO and placed her on its senior…

News January 10
american dream babies 'r' us design:retail design:retail News experiential retail flagship store new stores Toys R Us whp global
Babies 'R' Us is returning to the mall with a store at American Dream.

New Babies ‘R’ Us Flagship at American Dream will ‘Set the Stage’ for National Rollout

Babies ‘R’ Us will return to brick-and-mortar retail in the U.S. this summer with the opening of its…

News January 10
bj's wholesale club Dollar General doordash FedEx kohl's Kroger Rite Aid Staples tractor supply UPS USPS Walmart+ Whole Foods

DoorDash Debuts Package Pickup Service to Streamline Returns

DoorDash has introduced Package Pickup, allowing consumers across the country to have the service deliver up to five…

News January 10
freight joann savings Supply chain
1-JoAnn

Joann Aims for $200 Million in Annual Savings Fueled by Lower Ocean Freight and Overhead Costs

Joann is pursuing a $200 million annual cost reduction plan that aims to be fully delivered by early…

News January 10
Amazon Amazon Buy with Prime Bigcommerce Buy with Prime dtc brands DTC retail Hydralyte marketplace sellers online reviews Sustainable Glam third-party marketplace third-party sellers Trophy Skin Wyze
Buy with Prime will be available to all U.S. Amazon sellers on Jan. 31, 2022

Amazon Expands Buy with Prime Availability to all U.S. Marketplace Sellers

Amazon’s Buy with Prime feature — which allows retailers to offer the benefits of Prime membership on their own…

News January 10
alibaba ant group china tech crackdown fintech jack ma shareholder restructure
Jack Ma has relinquished control of Ant Group, the fintech company he founded.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Cedes Control of Sister Fintech Firm Ant Group

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma will no longer control Ant Group, the fintech firm he founded, after the company…

News January 9
design:retail design:retail News Macy's store closures store operations
Macy’s Expands Sustainability Efforts After Raising $1.5M During Earth Month

Reports: Macy’s to Shutter Four Full-Line Stores as it Prepares for Challenging Year

Macy’s will reportedly close four locations, in Fort Collins, Colo.; Gaitherbeurg, Md.; Kanohe, Hawaii; and Los Angeles in…

News January 9
boxed seven oaks acquisition Spresso TerraCycle

Boxed Explores Financial Alternatives, Including a Possible Sale

Boxed, the combination ecommerce retailer and enabler that serves both consumer and business customers, is seeking additional funding…

News January 9
abortion abortion access abortion pill CVS pharmacy retail Walgreens
Walgreens plans to begin selling the abortion pill following a chance in FDA rules.

Walgreens, CVS Plan to Offer Abortion Pill Following FDA Rule Change

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 9 to include a statement from CVS.] America’s two largest…

News January 9
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank