Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year highAmerican consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. Kroger partners with Club Monaco founder on new apparel brandThe Kroger Co. is overhauling its apparel strategy by launching a family apparel brand developed by the man responsible for Club Monaco and Joe Fresh. Nordstrom expanding its inventory-free, small store concept Nordstrom is going local in two more locations. Iconic off-price fashion retailer highlights ‘best of best’ in new format Century 21 has become the latest retailer to try on a smaller-sized concept. On Trend: Six retailers leveraging the children’s subscription box craze Subscription boxes are all the rage across women’s apparel, beauty and pet supplies — and, more recently, children’s clothing. Hudson’s Bay in talks for possible joint venture The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor confirmed on Friday that it is in talks regarding a potential joint venture for its European business. Guess, Alibaba team up for ‘smart store’ pilot Fashion retailer Guess and Alibaba are raising the bar, using artificial intelligence to personalize the in-store shopping experience. Retail industry loses jobs in June Jobs in the retail industry are up over last year, but down from last month. Trade war could impact retailers’ holiday plans An escalating trade war with China could put a dent into the holiday shopping season. First Look: Nike’s new store concept uses digital-user data to curate merchandise Nike is launching a format that breaks new ground in using technology to provide a shopping experience that caters to local tastes. First Previous 617 618 619 620 621 Next Last
