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The Honest Company

The Honest Company Rides ‘Conscious Consumerism’ Wave Toward Potential $100M IPO

Ethical consumer goods brand The Honest Company filed for its long-anticipated IPO on April 9, 2021. Co-founded by…

News April 13
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Rocksbox Signet Acquisition

Signet Expands into Jewelry Subscription Space with Acquisition of Rocksbox

Signet Jewelers — parent company of Kay, Zales, Jared and Piercing Pagoda — is expanding its digital offerings…

News April 7
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Overall Shopper Anxiety Drops 10% But Safety Concerns and Financial Stress Still Linger

The decline in COVID-19 cases and continued vaccine rollout is already having positive effects: consumer anxiety levels have…

Features April 5
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Kroger

Kroger Looks to Build on 2020 Growth by Accelerating Digital, ‘Leading with Fresh’

Kroger outlined plans to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 10% in 2021 at its virtual Investor…

News April 2
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Albertsons-Google Partnership Adds Predictive Shopping List Creation, Mobile Online Ordering Info

Albertsons Cos. and Google have partnered to debut several technological enhancements to the grocery shopping experience. New capabilities…

News March 30
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NBA Store Fanatics

Fanatics Now Valued at $12.8 Billion After Latest Round of Funding

Licensed sports merchandise retailer Fanatics has raised $320 million in new capital, bringing its valuation to $12.8 billion,…

News March 30
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How Real-Time, Location-Specific Inventory Data Overcame Shopper Reluctance to Visit Erik’s Bike Shop Stores

Erik’s Bike Shop, which operates 30 brick-and-mortar stores in seven Midwest states, was considered an essential retailer during…

Features March 26
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How Technology Fuels Customer Experience and Brand Value

The fundamental shift in retail toward blended digital commerce has created several hurdles for retailers still clinging to…

Executive Viewpoints March 26
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Hudson's Bay Marketplace

Hudson’s Bay Forecasts 500+ Sellers This Year For New Third-Party Marketplace

Hudson’s Bay has officially opened the virtual doors of its new third-party marketplace on TheBay.com, less than two…

News March 24
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