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True Religion Expands into China on Multiple Fronts

True Religion has partnered with Aurorae Group, owner of Evisu Group, for its long-planned expansion into China. Key elements include opening 65 freestanding and shop-in-shop stores by 2026 and offering…

News March 31
Amazon has put a freeze on corporate hiring.

Reports: Amazon Faces a 6-Day Worker Strike in April and a Class Action Lawsuit in the UK

Amazon associates at a UK warehouse reportedly plan to strike for six days in April in a dispute over pay, according to Reuters. Additionally, the retailer is reportedly facing a…

News March 31
Sephora has reported inked a deal to begin selling on Zappos.com.

BoF: Sephora to Continue its Retail Expansion in an Unexpected Place — Zappos

Sephora plans to begin selling its beauty products on online footwear site Zappos, according to the Business of Fashion, which cites a webinar in which Sephora executives spoke about the…

News March 31
The RealReal is enhancing its seller experience.

The RealReal Upgrades Seller Experience in Bid to Bring in More Big-Ticket Items

As part of its ongoing effort to build a more efficient organization and reach profitability by early 2024, luxury resale platform The RealReal has revamped its seller experience. Called “RealService,” the…

News March 31
Wish has a new CEO and new ambitions of returning to dominance.

Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the…

Features March 31

Building a Retail Media Business that Stands the Test of Time

Retail media is one of the fastest-growing channels in the digital advertising space. In the U.S. market, 2023 is expected to be its biggest year for ad spend growth, with…

Executive Viewpoints March 31

Retailers Must Embrace Financial Services, and Quickly

Retailers know that customer engagement must be the focus of their marketing efforts. And it’s increasingly clear that brands that embrace financial services within the customer journey are scoring highly…

Executive Viewpoints March 31
Foot Locker Reconfigures C-Suite as it Seeks to Simplify Operations

Foot Locker to Boost Digital Investments 50% as it Aims for 25% Online Sales by 2026

Foot Locker, which is aiming to grow its revenue to more than $10 billion through its Lace Up Plan, will expand tech investment to 3% or above annual sales —…

News March 30

Douxe

Photos by Helena Gurewitsch High-quality bed and bath retailer Douxe, known for private collections created for hotels including Pulitzer Amsterdam and Hotel Okura, has opened its first flagship store with…

News March 30
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