The surge in online shopping that took place during the pandemic has fueled pent-up demand for convenient and experiential in-store shopping as the pandemic wanes. While the industry expected ecommerce’s share of total U.S. retail sales to continue to rise post-pandemic, it has stagnated in…
Industry veteran Victoria’s Secret recently announced it will acquire digitally native lingerie brand Adore Me for $400 million. Victoria’s Secret is the world’s largest lingerie specialty retailer, operating 1,350 retail stores globally. Adore Me on the other hand was launched as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand…
On November 1st, the locally beloved Chicago grocer Dom’s Kitchen & Market opened its second location in the Old Town neighborhood. The specialty grocery concept provides customers with globally inspired food and beverage options, prioritizing partnerships with local providers to ensure the highest quality products….
Playboy’s first pop-up store opened in Los Angeles’ Century City Mall on October 14. The store, expected to remain open through Valentine’s Day 2023, features the brand’s own merchandise alongside products from collaborations with over ten retailers and brands. In addition to product, the store…
This week, Amazon made headlines with their inaugural Prime Early Access sale, which gave members early access to holiday deals on popular products. While this additional sales event has been criticized by some for its lack of social media buzz amidst 2 quarters of declining…
Patagonia is no stranger to prioritizing activism in its business practices – notable efforts including posting bail for company employees arrested during peaceful protest and enacting a self-imposed ‘Earth Tax,’ where the company donates 1% of all profits to environmental nonprofits globally. Patagonia’s founder Yvon…
It’s no secret that brands, retailers, and American culture have long marketed and celebrated youth – often with the not-so-subtle implication that aging should be counteracted, reversed, or at least disguised. Ageism has long plagued US retail with a bias toward marketing and catering to…
Pinduoduo, one of China’s leading e-commerce platforms, launched its sister shopping platform, Temu, in the United States. The e-commerce giant did so quietly, making no public announcements on company platforms. While Temu is committed to offering customers a wide product assortment at competitive prices, it…
Throughout uncertain times in 2022, the beauty industry has demonstrated resilience, and beauty retailers and mass players alike have taken note. The continued strength of the beauty category can be attributed to a myriad of factors, including the return to physical offices and in-person events…
