Calpak’s new marketing strategy goes beyond millennials
With funky patterns and pastel colors, much of the direct-to-consumer luggage space focuses on millennials and Gen Z. Calpak, though, is taking a different approach with its marketing. In the past,...
View ArticleQuince is expanding into fragrance, wellness & men’s shoes
Quince, the direct-to-consumer brand known for its $50 cashmere sweaters, is expanding into new categories like fragrance and wellness to position itself as more of a lifestyle company. This week,...
View ArticleBehind JCPenney’s investment in petite apparel
Last week, JCPenney rolled out its latest petite collection — a partnership with actress-singer Ally Brooke — under its private label Bold Elements. It’s an example of how the department store is...
View ArticleHow Chinese brand Anta became the fastest-growing sneaker on StockX
Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports — which owns the Anta brand, as well as regional rights in mainland China to Fila — is starting to resonate more strongly with North American sneaker fans...
View ArticleU.S. apparel manufacturers brace for the Trump era
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, manufacturers and brands that already make products in America are seeing increased demand for their services and input....
View ArticleHow Walmart is building its last-mile delivery service GoLocal to compete...
Walmart is ramping up GoLocal, the white-label home delivery service it launched three and a half years ago, as it looks to compete with the likes of Amazon. GoLocal’s services are now available to...
View ArticleThe limitations of ‘Made in America’ labels
U.S. President Donald Trump is counting on his new tariffs to prop up products that are “Made in America.” In the U.S., the term is linked with patriotism and pride, serving as a counter to “Made in...
View ArticleVenus et Fleur aims to win Valentine’s Day with new $5,000 arrangement and...
Valentine’s Day is the equivalent of the Super Bowl for luxury floral brand Venus et Fleur. However, this year, the company is changing its strategy for the holiday in hopes that sales will blossom...
View ArticleWhat chaos around de minimis means for Shein ahead of its IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein caught a break on Friday when the U.S. decided (at least temporarily) not to eliminate a trade provision the company has used to keep costs low. But the e-commerce site, which...
View ArticleAfter bankruptcy, Z Gallerie is back with new products, more stores and a...
Sixteen months after declaring bankruptcy and 13 months after being acquired by Karat Home, furniture retailer Z Gallerie is preparing for a major relaunch. This month, Z Gallerie is adding its first...
View ArticleShopify yanked Ye’s store for selling swastika T-shirts, but e-commerce...
On Tuesday, Shopify decided to take down a website from the rapper Ye that sold nothing but a T-shirt with a swastika on it, more than 24 hours after the item first appeared. The e-commerce community...
View ArticleSo long, millennial monochrome: Why store designs are getting more colorful
Gone are the days of “millennial monochrome” and muted color palettes. From M.M. La Fleur’s bright yellow walls to Petco’s fake leafy-green trees, store designs are becoming more colorful, funkier and...
View ArticleHow the rise of GLP-1 drugs is upending apparel inventory planning
Apparel brands are changing their size curves to adapt to the growing use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. GLP-1 drugs are typically prescribed for diabetes but used by millions of people for...
View ArticleWhat’s next for Neiman Marcus under Saks Global
Major changes are afoot at Neiman Marcus as it marks two months under new ownership by Saks Global. Last week, Saks announced that Neiman Marcus will be closing down its 110-year-old flagship store in...
View ArticleTanger CEO: ‘We’re in the market’ to acquire more full-price malls
Fresh off a strong fiscal year, Tanger is looking to add more full-price shopping centers to its portfolio as it branches out beyond outlets, President and CEO Stephen Yalof told Modern Retail. Tanger,...
View ArticleLimited Too is ramping up adult collections in an appeal to millennials
A staple of the early-aughts, Limited Too is growing up. After releasing its first capsule collection in larger sizes for the holidays, Limited Too is rolling out more clothing for adults. In February,...
View ArticleWhy Teva is turning to Strava to reintroduce itself to customers
Teva is turning to a popular running app as it tries to boost its profile in the outdoors adventure space. The sports sandal brand is integrating Strava, a fitness tracking and activity-sharing app,...
View ArticleDTC brand Birdy Grey bets on menswear to grow beyond $100M in sales
DTC brand Birdy Grey did $100 million in revenue last year selling bridesmaid dresses under $100. Now, it’s introducing menswear as it looks to dress the entire wedding party. On March 19, Birdy Grey...
View ArticleGoodwillFinds is trying to keep up with ‘rocket ship’ demand amid growing...
A more than 100-year-old business with roots in brick-and-mortar retail, Goodwill took steps to modernize in 2022 with its online marketplace GoodwillFinds. Three years in, demand for the site is a...
View ArticleModern Retail Rundown: Neiman Marcus’s store closure drama, Forever 21’s...
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Spotify On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses the drama surrounding a planned Neiman Marcus store closure in downtown Dallas. Elsewhere, reports swirl...
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