DNVB companies have multiple paths for growth: Warby Parker’s sales rise 12% in Q1 thanks in part to the company’s growing physical presence, while Allbirds’ turnaround focuses on differentiating its brand.
US inflation dropped below 5% in April for the first time in two years: Falling grocery prices and easing services inflation gave consumers some much needed price relief.
TikTok delays US launch of TikTok Shop: The platform is struggling to onboard merchants as the threat of a ban looms.
Amazon to grow warehouse footprint, headcount in Europe: The retailer is seeking to stem persistent losses while tapping into growing demand. (This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.)
Last year, Overstock.com streamlined its business and focused solely on home furnishings and furniture. To court a more targeted audience, Overstock leaned on its first-party data to develop more personalized ad campaigns and employed brand ambassadors to showcase the company's ability to provide consumers with high-quality products at a reasonable price. We spoke with Angela Hsu, Overstock’s CMO, ahead of her session at CommerceNext in June.
The partnership is part of the BNPL provider’s operational overhaul and pivot to a fully white-label strategy
This partnership opens up the CBDC to higher-value payments and follows many other initiatives to expand uptake
Acquiring Focus POS will help grow its share of the restaurant POS market
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how Nike was able to create such a strong brand, how that brand has transcended generations, and how close its competitors are to catching up. Then in a brand-new segment, "Loyalty Point, Counter Point," we present arguments both in favor and against various questions related to Nike, like can it remain the need-to-have running shoe and has the company alienated its core customer? Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Sky Canaves and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
Bergdorf Goodman puts a high-touch spin on the circular economy: The retailer launches a five-step program that encourages customers to edit, repair, alter, resell or give away their luxury items. (This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.)
Tempur Sealy turns to a major acquisition to boost sales: It plans to buy Mattress Firm in a major deal that would combine the bedding industry’s top manufacturer and retailer.
Will an IPO cause Reformation to change? The womenswear maker is eyeing an IPO, but doing so could put stress on its eco-friendly business model.
Amazon is doing everything it can to keep growing: The retailer has a dizzying array of initiatives in the pipeline, from in-game merchandise shops to generative AI advertising tools to incentives for shoppers to retrieve orders in person.
Amazon and big-box stores are likely to win from Bed Bath & Beyond’s collapse, while fast-fashion retailers could score displaced David’s Bridal customers. But keep a lookout for underdogs like Etsy, which may bring in shoppers looking for personalized party supplies in Party City’s absence.
D2C brands facing the declining effectiveness of search and social ads must use new strategies outside of the traditional D2C growth playbook.
Surging Cash App user growth helped drive a buoyant Q1 for Block despite recent short seller allegations.
Macy’s made $144 million in ad revenues last year: While that’s up 34% YoY, the retailer sees significant opportunities for growth. That led it to partner with The Trade Desk.
Nike and adidas try to reverse market share losses in China: But geopolitical tensions could give homegrown brands Anta and Li Ning an insurmountable advantage.