Foot Locker takes stake in women’s luxury activewear start-upFoot Locker is investing in an online women’s luxury fitness and fashion brand with a cult following. Commentary: CVS’s Photoshop ban will spreadThe beauty industry has in the last few years seen a backlash from the effect its marketing has on its consumers, particularly the youngest among them, as rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphia are thrusting upward at jet speed. Study: The top retailers that used print ads to drive holiday sales are… Despite the accelerated adoption of digital advertisements, print circular ads spurred 2017 holiday sales — both in-store and online. Amazon’s apparel investment paying off More and more shoppers are turning to Amazon to buy clothing. Report: Online giant launches $10 and under section—with a twist Amazon’s launched a new low-cost merchandise category aimed at budget-conscious shoppers. New president for arts and crafts retailer A.C. Moore has promoted a company veteran to the post of president. Flooring problems cause online retailer to temporarily shutter NYC flagship Bricks-and-mortar presents a whole new set of challenges to digitally-native retailers as millennial-fave Everlane has learned. NRF: Strongest holiday since end of Great Recession Low unemployment and confident consumers helped fuel one of the most robust holiday shopping seasons retailers have seen in years. Trending Stores: Riley Rose, Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater, New Jersey Forever 21 has come out of the gate fast with its new beauty/lifestyle format, Riley Rose, which made its debut in September. Study: Online holiday sales exceed last year’s gains Mobile usage and search trends contributed to record-high e-commerce sales for the 2017 holiday shopping season. Retailer’s new ad doubles as pregnancy test Home furnishing giant Ikea’s new magazine ad has an unusual extra. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standouts Nearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. First Previous 239 240 241 242 243 Next Last
