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Terez Opens First Physical Store in NYC With Joy-Inspired Space

Terez Opens First Physical Store in NYC With Joy-Inspired Space

Women and children’s fashion brand Terez made its brick-and-mortar debut on Sept. 16, 2022 with its first physical store, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The design of the colorful…

News September 16
Payments Tech Guide: How to Keep Up with Demand for Convenience, Contactless and BNPL

CFPB Announces Intention to Regulate BNPL Following Release of Consumer Impact Report

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. The organization noted that BNPL providers are already subject to some federal and…

News September 16
Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Beauty launched its 10-week MUSE Accelerator program on Sept. 12, 2022 as part of the retailer’s initiative to drive greater acceptance, diversity, equity and inclusion in the beauty industry…

News September 16
Snoop Dogg and Funko have teamed up for a new co-branded store, Tha Dogg House

Snoop Dogg Sends Funko to ‘Tha Dogg House’

Collectibles brand Funko and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg are teaming up for a new product line that will be showcased in a co-branded store set to open in Inglewood, Calif.…

News September 16

Reuters: Mexican Retailer Liverpool Takes 9.9% Stake In Nordstrom to Diversify Geographic Assets

Mexican luxury department store Liverpool has reportedly taken a 9.9% passive stake in Nordstrom in a deal valued at $293.8 million, according to Reuters. Liverpool said in a statement that…

News September 16

When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are a concern and 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further…

Features September 16

Giving Transportation Leaders a Seat at the S&OP Meeting

The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process has been around for decades, with many of the largest and best-known retailers using this approach to align their expected consumer demand with…

Executive Viewpoints September 16

Why DTC Brands Need to Add a Confidence Layer to Their Data Stack

The modern data stack is not dead, in spite of the many conversations going around the internet to this tune. Challenging? For sure. Bloated? Yes. Out of touch with reality?…

Executive Viewpoints September 16
California Suit Accuses Amazon of Anticompetitive Price Blocking

California Suit Accuses Amazon of Anticompetitive Price Blocking

This story has been updated to include comment from Amazon. In a complaint filed Sept. 14, 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged that Amazon engaged in anticompetitive price blocking…

News September 15
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