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Claire's Cdrop subscription service

Claire’s Debuts Subscription Service as it Seeks New Ways to Connect with Gen Z

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is tapping into “drop” culture with its newest offering, a subscription box service called Cdrop. Aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic,…

News September 22

thredUP Gears up for Resale Boom with New Texas-Sized Distribution Center

Online consignment retailer thredUP plans to open a new 600,000-square-foot, 10-million-item flagship distribution center in Lancaster, Texas in 2022 that’s designed to expand the company’s item capacity by 150%. The…

News September 22

How Data Can Help Build Loyalty for Your Private Label Brand

The pandemic has introduced more than 22 million U.S. consumers to online shopping channels since March 2020, fundamentally changing the way people shop for consumer packaged goods (CPG). CPG consumers…

Executive Viewpoints September 22

Preparing for the Vaccine Mandate: Why Transparency and Flexibility Will be Vital Tools

Editor’s Note: The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) have requested that the vaccine mandate include a 90-day preparation period for retailers and other employers.…

Features September 22
Albertsons Firework shoppable content

Albertsons Cos. Aims to ‘Make Online Experiences Fun’ with Shoppable Content

Albertsons Companies has teamed up with short-form video platform Firework to bring a shoppable livestream video experience to the websites of several of its banner grocery brands, which include Albertsons,…

News September 22
Stitch Fix Freestyle direct buy

Stitch Fix Moves Beyond Subscriptions with Hyper-Personalized Direct Shopping Experience

Online personal styling service Stitch Fix is continuing to expand beyond its core subscription fashion service into direct buying with the launch of Freestyle, a personalized shopping experience that allows…

News September 21
Mirakl Funding third-party marketplaces

Mirakl Rakes in $555M in New Funding as Online Marketplaces Boom

Enterprise marketplace SaaS platform Mirakl, which powers the third-party marketplaces of some of the world’s top retailers, including The Kroger Co., Urban Outfitters and Carrefour, has raised $555 million in…

News September 21

RSP21 Reveals Top Growth Drivers for the Post-COVID Era

The 2021 Retail Strategy & Planning webinar series, now available on demand, brought together retailers, solution providers, practitioners and industry experts from firms including IDC, Alvarez & Marsal, WSL Strategic…

Features September 21

Personalization Meets Peer Influence: Top Visual Content Trends in Ecommerce

For decades, retailers have focused on creating immersive experiences, understanding the importance of using multiple senses to attract and engage consumers in physical retail settings. Delivering these immersive experiences in…

Executive Viewpoints September 21
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