Apparel

Puma, Meta to launch metaverse shopping experience in fall 2024
Puma customers will soon be able to immersively shop via the Meta Quest virtual reality headset.
Survey: In-store shopping sentiment rises, mobile devices play key role
Despite the growing presence of e-commerce, in-store shopping is still popular for a large number of American consumers.

Luxury watch retailer arrives in U.S. at American Dream

Swiss watch retailer TimeVallée has entered the North American market.
Rally House takes over three former M Den stores in Ann Arbor

Rally House is expanding its footprint in one of America’s best-known college towns.
Mango to expand U.S. footprint in new market with store at Bellevue Square

Mango is moving into the Pacific Northwest.
Mall of America, Rent the Runway to host fall/winter pop-up

Mall of America’s collaboration with Rent the Runway is back by popular demand.
New owner to close all Salt Life stores; focus on e-commerce, wholesale

Salt Life will live to see another day, but not in brick-and-mortar.
Clarks unifies omnichannel commerce with mobile POS platform

A specialty footwear brand has replaced its legacy technology stack with cloud-based omnichannel infrastructure, centered in its stores.
Gen Z big on beauty products, QSR, resale

A new survey on Gen Z spending habits and values show how the cohort is poised to shape the future of retail.
Puma enhances product imagery with generative AI

Puma is expanding a partnership with Google Cloud to create dynamic and personalized product imagery.
Perfect Moment to open its first retail store in New York City

Skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment Ltd. is entering the world of brick-and-mortar.
Steve Madden optimizes global online shopping with AI

A leading footwear/apparel/accessories brand is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance online search, discovery, personalization and merchandising.