Recommerce

  1. Channel: Mass
Walmart has upgraded its Walmart Restored program by introducing Walmart Restored Premium, offering a broader assortment of “like new” refurbished items at the retailer’s everyday low prices. The original program debuted in August 2022. Items in the Restored Premium category show no signs of cosmetic damage and come with a 1-year warranty and 30-day (or […]
  1. Channel: Mass
Walmart has upgraded its Walmart Restored program by introducing Walmart Restored Premium, offering a broader assortment of “like new” refurbished items at the retailer’s everyday low prices. The original program debuted in August 2022. Items in the Restored Premium category show no signs of cosmetic damage and come with a 1-year warranty and 30-day (or […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Following the successful pilot launch of its resale program dedicated to extending the life of workwear and reducing clothing waste, workwear brand Carhartt, in partnership with Trove, announced last week that it will expand Carhartt Reworked to accept trade-in at 35 company retail stores effective immediately and begin mail-in trade-in starting in late 2023. Beginning July 19, participating Carhartt retail […]
  1. Operations & Supply Chain
Manufacturers, businesses and all organizations within the retail supply chain have had to constantly develop groundbreaking solutions to maintain the production of high-quality goods due to rising costs and limited access to raw materials, especially since the onset of the pandemic. As a result, traditional linear supply chain strategies have given way to new ones […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
Brooks Running announced the launch of ReStart, a new recommerce program that will refurbish and resell gently used Brooks footwear in the U.S. Brooks partnered with Trove, a provider of branded resale for more than a decade and the recommerce partner to many leading brands, to power ReStart. The ReStart program will incorporate three grade ranges — Like […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
In episode 408 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Sarah Townsend, digital experience manager at DVF (Diane von Furstenberg), a global luxury fashion brand renowned for its iconic wrap dress and signature prints. Listen in as Townsend discusses why DVF decided to launch its new ReWrap resale program (0:50), how the fashion brand is […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
When you browse an online store, chances are you’ve encountered a persistent chat bot lurking in the bottom right corner, eagerly offering its assistance to help you track your order, locate specific items, or handle other mundane tasks. Now, imagine a scenario where this chat bot steps out of its digital boundaries and guides you […]
  1. Operations & Supply Chain
Ikea has set its sights on the U.S. in a new way: While the company has 52 retail locations in the country, it’s investing $2.2 billion to add more U.S. stores, expand its omnichannel options, and improve the customer experience for American shoppers. Speaking at the Home Delivery World conference in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Ikea’s […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail have unveiled the 2023 winners of the annual 40 Under 40 Awards, representing a dynamic and diverse class of executives who have contributed to industry progress.   The 40 Under 40 Awards have evolved to spotlight the personal and professional accomplishments of executives across the retail industry — from store design to CX […]
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
Ebay’s spending spree is continuing with the acquisition of Certilogo, a provider of digital IDs and authentication tools for apparel and fashion goods. This latest acquisition follows an investment by Ebay Ventures in used sporting goods marketplace SidelineSwap earlier this month and the acquisition of marketplace compliance solution 3PM Shield in February 2023. All three […]
  1. Data & Insights
We’re excited to announce the release of our Q1 benchmark report, featuring the latest insights and trends in the retail industry. We’ll be diving into the data and highlighting key findings that will help you better understand consumer behavior and make informed decisions for your business. Plus, we’ll be sharing the most recent retail traffic […]
  1. Merchandising
Diane Von Furstenberg and Archive have partnered to launch the DVF ReWrap resale programme. ReWrap offers a search feature called Missed Connections that enables the DVF community to connect personally as they search for specific pieces to refresh their collections. The section will include a Diane in Search Of list where the designer herself puts […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
ThredUp will dual list its shares on Nasdaq and the Long Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), which was created to promote sustainable business practices and long-term investing focus. “People are going to realize that the definition of profit that we have been using the last 25 years is wrong, and that what it means to make […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
Although we’re taught that it’s not polite to talk about money, many people can’t resist crowing about what a great bargain they got by buying via resale. (Some are just as eager to tell you how much they sold a used item for.) But for those companies in the business of resale, money can be […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
The Container Store has debuted its Closet Clean Out resale program for apparel and accessories, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service solution. Additionally, footwear and apparel retailer Sam Edelman has launched its ReLove resale initiative with support from the Archive platform. Known for its closets and organizational solutions, The Container Store’s program is unusual in accepting […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
True Religion, born in the Y2K era, is benefiting from its current cultural resurgence. Creative Director Zihaad Wells attributes the brand’s heightened relevance among Gen Zers to its strong heritage and distinct design elements: the arch logo, buddha design and, of course, its signature rope stitch. But Wells knows that to successfully acquire this coveted […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Retail Technology Show 2023 has announced CircularX, which powers second-hand and pre-loved commerce capabilities, as the winner of its 2023 Innovation Awards. CircularX is a SaaS platform that enables both retailers and brands to design and launch omnichannel second-hand and pre-loved retail offers. Offering a white label solution, it also provides buyback, refurbishment and re-sale […]
  1. Retail Ecosystem
EBay expects its current quarter revenue to be above Wall Street projections after beating its March-quarter earnings estimates. The US ecommerce giant has cited its strategy of focusing on product… The post eBay predicts upbeat revenues off the back of refurbished goods and trainers appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […]
  1. Data & Insights
US retail sales are expected to reach $7.334 trillion this year, a 3.3% year-over-year growth. Despite the increase, analysts believe that the rate of growth will slow down significantly compared to previous years. This week we dive into the latest predictions for Q2 and beyond. THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS A mall less future: Will “Zombie Malls” […]
  1. Retail Operations
On Tues., March 14, I sat down with the chief digital officer of e.l.f. Beauty, Ekta Chopra; GM of new business at Poshmark, Adam Crouch; and vice president of customer growth and marketing of Albertsons Companies, Francisco Bram at SXSW to discuss the future of digital customer experience in a session called “The Future of […]
  1. Corporate Finance
David’s Bridal filed for bankruptcy earlier this week just days after announcing plans to lay off more than 9,000 workers nationwide later this year. The popular wedding dress retailer said its stores and e-commerce website will remain open during the financial restructuring process. David’s Bridal executives said they’re trying to arrange a sale of the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing
  2. Channel: Grocery
  3. Media & Marketing
​US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as a benefit to paying members of its Kroger Boost grocery delivery programme. The post Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members appeared first on Retail Insight Network.
  1. Technology & Innovation
  2. Channel: Dollar/Value
  3. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  4. Channel: Mass
  5. Data & Insights
  6. Technology & Innovation
  7. Trends & External Forces
  8. Associates & Employees
  9. Stores & Formats
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
  1. Channel: Mass
  2. Channel: Mass
  3. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  4. Media & Marketing
  5. Data & Insights
  6. Shopper & Customer
  7. Trends & External Forces
Walmart has simplified the process for shoppers who want to support their local schools with the new Connected Accounts feature on the Box Tops for Education app. Shoppers can now give back by connecting their Walmart account with the Box Tops app, without needing to scan or submit receipts. Families can earn when they download […]
  1. Retailer Media
  2. Channel: Drug
  3. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  4. Channel: Grocery
  5. Channel: Home Improvement
  6. Channel: Mass
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  17. Operations & Supply Chain
  18. Stores & Formats
Photo courtesy Home Depot Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Zach Darkow, Head of Marketing Measurement at the Home Depot, will join a dynamic discussion with Jeffrey Bustos of IAB, Claire […]

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