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Claire’s Preps Kids’ TV Series as Evolution into ‘Global Fashion Brand’ Continues
Claire’s is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television – Kids to develop a new TV series that will expand on the retailer’s ongoing efforts to “build on its brand equity…
News November 15Inside the SoHo Shop/Museum Where Warhol, Jordan, Porsche and Hermès Converge
Amid the sleek fashions and high-end furniture that grace the shop windows in NYC’s SoHo, there is a new inhabitant — a 60-million-year-old Triceratops skull. This incredible relic could have…
Features November 15Physical Retail Environments will be Transformed by the Widespread Adoption of AR Glasses
The incoming adoption of augmented reality (AR) glasses has the potential to transform life as we know it — and that includes physical retail. Augmented reality is set to make…
Executive Viewpoints November 15For the Holidays, a Reliable and Seamless Shopping Experience is Supported by Observability
For many ecommerce brands, stress-testing their digital systems in preparation for the holidays is an essential ritual. Retailers need to ensure their systems can scale to upcoming seasonal traffic spikes…
Executive Viewpoints November 15Natura Sells The Body Shop to Private Equity Firm for $257.8 Million
Natura &Co will sell The Body Shop to Aurelius for £207 million ($257.8 million) in a transaction expected to close by Dec. 31, 2023, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Aurelius…
News November 14Circuit City Plans to Curate Shop-in-Shops Using its Electronics Expertise
Circuit City has launched a Series A funding round along with plans for alliances with national companies, though it did not identify which companies will be involved. These “Powered by…
News November 14Temu Lawsuit Targets Counterfeit Apps and Lookalike Online Marketplaces
Editor’s note: On Nov. 20, 2023, Temu won a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for Arizona preventing the owners of fake domains from operating Temu-themed sites, as well…
News November 14J.Crew Launches Virtual Holiday Store Experience Complete with Winter Sports
J.Crew has launched a virtual experience that combines digital commerce, AI and gaming to make holiday shopping a bit more entertaining. The experience, designed in partnership with Obsess, is built…
News November 14AmEx Launches ‘Door to Shop Small’ Campaign for 2023 Holiday Season
The 2023 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals that most consumers (78%) believe that small businesses are “essential to their community.” However, given the current economic environment, 88% of small businesses…
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