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April 15, 2024 In Strategy

Arc’teryx Celebrates New Location with Community-Driven Grand Opening

Technical outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx opened a new location in Chicago’s Southport Corridor this month, marking the retailer’s 4th Chicagoland area store. Our McMillanDoolittle team attended Arc’teryx’s engaging and community-centric Grand Opening event. If you’re a retailer looking to design a memorable and customer-centric experience, contact…

September 7, 2023 In Strategy

Sparc Group Teams Up with Chinese DTC Powerhouse Shein in a Unique Partnership

In a move that is sure to shake up the fast fashion landscape, legacy US fast fashion retailer Forever 21 and Chinese ecommerce disruptor Shein have agreed to a landmark partnership. Their forthcoming collaboration will reportedly allow the two to cross-list merchandise in their physical…

March 16, 2022 In Strategy

Saks’ Ecommerce Spin-off: Shrewd Move or Faustian Bargain?

Ailing US department stores are increasingly pressured to spin off their Ecommerce operations. We share our thoughts on whether these moves make for a clever strategy or merely offer a last resort. The retail world has been abuzz with Ecommerce spin-offs, beginning with Saks Fifth…

August 1, 2019 In E-commerce, Fashion, Innovation, Retail, Strategy, Uncategorized

Different Leaders, Different Results: Modern Retail Requires A New View From The Top

CHICAGO, IL- Aug. 5th, 2019 In this report McMillanDoolittle details shifting consumer expectations across all retail categories – and the blind spots the leaders of both legacy retailers and digital natives must overcome as they adapt to an integrated retail landscape. In Different Leaders /…

March 15, 2018 In Big Box Retailer, Financial, News, Retail, Strategy

Toys R Us Prepares for Its Final Curtain

The news swirling around Toys R Us these past few weeks is grim. The likelihood of all U.S. stores closing is nearing inevitability as the chain faces liquidation in the U.S. and other global markets, seeking buyers for its more sustainable operations in Canada, Asia and…