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GNC Tests New Apothecary Format in Pittsburgh Flagship
Aiming to make shopping for wellness products more interactive and personalized, GNC has transformed its Pittsburgh flagship into a more open and localized apothecary-style experience. The flagship, which opened on…
News November 6How Princess Polly Balances Sustainability and On-Trend Style
2023 was a critical year in Princess Polly’s growth story. After a successful partnership with Pacsun, the fashion brand opened its first U.S. store in September — the first step…
Features November 63 Winning Omnichannel Strategies for Unifying the In-Store and Online Shopping Experiences
Malls have been gathering places for moviegoers, mall walkers and of course shoppers for decades. As consumers turned to ecommerce during the pandemic (in droves), the “death of the mall”…
Executive Viewpoints November 6Thoughtful Design: Inside Monica + Andy’s Approach to Children’s Apparel
Featuring: Monica Royer, Founder & CEO, Monica + Andy At Monica + Andy, thoughtfulness is at the core of everything the brand does. The team, led by founder and CEO…
Podcasts November 6Amazon Shutters its Two Style Stores, Sharpens Focus on Grocery Brick-and-Mortar
Amazon will close its two Amazon Style stores, located in Glendale, Calif. and Columbus, Ohio, by Nov. 9, 2023, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The stores had been…
News November 3NRF: Holiday Spending Could Top $966B, but Shift from Goods to Services Continues
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting robust holiday sales, with U.S. spending forecast to climb 3%-4% over 2022, generating between $957.3 billion to $966.6 billion. While the 2023 growth…
News November 3Starbucks Unveils Evolved ‘Reinvention’ Plan
Starbucks has added new flavor to its long-term growth strategy in what it is calling the “Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps.” The five-part strategy aims to continue the company’s…
News November 3Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang has opened its first-ever Canadian flagship on Toronto’s famed Bloor Street, capping off a momentous year in which the brand also has opened a series of new stores…
News November 3Anthropologie CMO: ‘Digital is not a Channel, Platform or Tech — it’s a Business Driver’
It’s a common marketer’s dilemma: how do you expand your brand’s appeal beyond its core customers? The specific challenge for women’s apparel and home goods brand Anthropologie was attracting new,…
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