Dept. Apparel

  1. Corporate Strategy

Patagonia Joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative, Seeks Non-Tree-Based Solutions

Patagonia has joined the Pack4Good sustainability initiative from Canopy as it seeks next-generation packaging solutions that are made from non-tree sources such as agricultural waste and non-forest alternative fibers. The retailer already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogs but is seeking solutions that significantly reduce reliance on primary forest resources. Zara parent […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart Taps StockX to Bolster Marketplace Sneaker Assortment

Walmart has forged a new partnership with StockX that will bring pre-verified sneakers from the resale site to the retailer’s online marketplace. With this partnership, StockX will bring “hundreds of listings” to Walmart’s site, reaffirming the company’s focus on growing its resale business, according to Bloomberg. Although specific styles were not shared, brands ranging from […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers. Published Sept. 5, 2024 Pedestrians pass a Birkenstock store on Oct. 10, 2023, in Venice, California. Ethan Swope via Getty Images “}]] 
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings and Conference Call

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review results. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Catching up with Confer With: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we head towards the 20,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Partridge Jewellers, Red Ant, East of England Co-op, RELEX Solutions, Iceland, Oh Polly, Order Editing, […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Stability AI’s best image generating models now in Amazon Bedrock

Starting today, you can use three new text-to-image models from Stability AI in Amazon Bedrock: Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3 Large, and Stable Image Core. These models greatly improve performance in multi-subject prompts, image quality, and typography and can be used to rapidly generate high-quality visuals for a wide range of use cases across marketing, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Stitch Fix Styles a ‘Modern and Dynamic’ Future with Reimagined Brand, Experience

Following several years of weak sales and a shrinking consumer base, Stitch Fix has launched a transformation strategy that aims to reimagine how the online styling service engages with its clients. Changes include technology advancements, a refreshed brand identity and a new marketing campaign that showcases how Stitch Fix solves common shopping complaints. The changes […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Academy Sports Plans to Open 9 New Stores This Fall

Academy Sports + Outdoors has revealed the locations of the nine new stores it plans to open this fall, bringing it closer to the goal the retailer set in March: to open up to 17 new stores during its FY 2024, which began in February 2024. Academy already has opened three locations since the beginning […]
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  1. Department: HBC

Ulta slashes guidance again on flat sales and declining comps

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ulta Beauty’s net sales growth all but came to a standstill in Q2, with the metric edging up just 0.9% in the quarter, to $2.6 billion. Comps at the beauty retailer fell 1.2% as transactions declined and average tickets were […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance

​[[{“value”:” Dollar General’s second quarter net sales rose 4.2% year over year to $10.2 billion, up from $9.8 billion, the company said in a Thursday earnings announcement. However, net income fell 20.2% to $374.2 million from $468.8 million. Top line income and a nearly flat same-store sales were below expectations, CEO Todd Vasos said. Growth […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. But in the case of RFID, that’s exactly the phenomenon we’ve been observing over the course of the last few years. What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Is Victoria’s Secret finally on the upswing?

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Ahead of welcoming a new CEO, the intimates giant bumped up its expectations for the year and the third quarter, when its Fashion Show returns. Published Aug. 29, 2024 Victoria’s Secret is the industry leader in lingerie, but its beauty business has been its best performer. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive “}]] 
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  1. Data & Insights

Enter Nibble as RTIH’s Secret Shopper hops on the emotional rollercoaster that is the Asos Sample Sale outlet

As a seasoned shopper and dedicated bargain hunter, I’m always on the lookout for exciting deals. So, when I heard about Asos’s Sample Sale, where everything was priced at a flat £5, I couldn’t wait to dive in. My loyal readers know how much I love a good bargain, but this sale had something even […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How TikTok Can Drive Awareness and Sales for Innovative Brands

TikTok has become a powerful platform, leveraging its unique features to drive product sales and engage audiences in innovative ways. The platform has emerged as a powerful tool for achieving these goals, especially when used creatively to tap into the platform’s unique culture and vast user base. Here’s how brands can leverage TikTok to boost […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Vera Bradley Looks to Capture New Gen Z Fans with Urban Outfitters Collab

Urban Outfitters has collaborated with lifestyle brand Vera Bradley to launch a vintage-inspired capsule collection. The exclusive collection features six re-editions of some of Vera Bradley’s most popular bag styles in three new patterns that bring a nostalgic touch to contemporary fashion. The collection ranges in price from $15 to $100 and is now available […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Hollister Collegiate Line Gives School Spirit a Refined Vintage Aesthetic

Hollister has unveiled a 67-piece apparel collection featuring graphics from more than 30 colleges and universities, aiming to fill what it sees as a market white space with trendy items showing school spirit that also fit into young consumers’ aesthetic. The crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies and T-shirts range in price from $29.99 to $59.99 and are […]
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Walmart Tops List of Leading US Retailers By 2023 Sales

Walmart leads Forrester’s 2023 US retailer ranking, with Amazon in second. The top 10, representing 38% of total retail sales, remain unchanged from 2022. Walmart has once again secured the top position in Forrester’s annual ranking of the 67 largest US retailers (ranked by 2023 US net retail sales), with Amazon following closely in second […]
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