Study: Consumers pay more for brands in sync with their beliefsProviding a brand purpose takes effort, but pays dividends. NRF: Holiday retail sales up 4.1%Holiday sales came in on the higher end of estimates by the National Retail Federation, but not all retail sectors shared in the good news. Payless ShoeSource exits bankruptcy; hints at U.S. comeback Payless ShoeSource has emerged from bankruptcy protection with a plan to expand its global operations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe looks to add 670 locations in next five years Tropical Smoothie Café had record growth in 2019 and it’s nowhere near being finished. Starbucks to open 100 stores in underserved communities by 2025 Starbucks Corp. is expanding its commitment to operating stores in underserved urban and rural areas. Macy’s newest ‘story’ is wellness Macy’s is encouraging consumers to “feel good” in the newest version of its ever-changing, narrative-driven in-store experiential concept. J.Crew scales e-commerce operations for seasonal rush J. Crew has deployed a solution that enables it to better manage major seasonal spikes in online demand. NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flat Holiday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push. Build-A-Bear Workshop lifts forecast on strong holiday sales; adding Baby Yoda to lineup Build-A-Bear Workshop had plenty to cheer about on Tuesday. Fast-fashion retailer rolls out high-tech recycling bins H&M has a “smart” new way to encourage shoppers to recycle their unwanted clothing. First Previous 411 412 413 414 415 Next Last
