Container Store debuts resale program for customers

May 16, 2023

The Container Store Inc. has launched a "Closet Clean Out" resale program that lets customers resell gently worn clothing and items for shopping credit with…

Rethinking the retail return

Why the overall retail return process could use an overhaul in 2023.

Tuesday Morning shuttering stores

May 11, 2023

Retailer Tuesday Morning is beginning to close stores after filing for its second bankruptcy in three years.

Jenny Craig shutters store locations

May 9, 2023

Weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig has shut down its physical stores after attempts to secure financing proved futile.

Arts, crafts vending machines expand in Washington town

May 5, 2023

Vending machines offering arts and craft items have popped up around Bellingham, Washington in the past year, according to a Cascade Daily report.

Sofa maker taps Fluent Commerce for strategic growth plans

May 4, 2023

DFS, the top sofa maker and retailer in the U.K., is deploying the Fluent Commerce order management systems to support its home fulfillment program as well as…

Toys R' Us heading to Mexico

May 2, 2023

For the first time ever there will be a Toys Us brand presence in Mexico.

Poshmark debuts live shopping approach

May 2, 2023

Fashion resale marketplace Poshmark has debuted Posh Shows, a live shopping product that lets users livestream on Poshmark to sell items.

Walmart deploying Vusion for digital shelf strategy

May 1, 2023

Walmart is deploying the Vusion platform, from partner SES-imagotag, within U.S. stores as part of its digital shelf strategy.

Retailers will test ‘bring your own bag’ and returnable bag schemes

April 28, 2023

Shoppers will be encouraged to bring their own bags at certain retailers or to receive returnable bags under a pair of pilot tests at more than 150 stores…

Bed Bath & Beyond advances to bankruptcy

April 26, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond formally filed for Chapter 11 this week and plans to shutter its 360 stores and 120 buybuy Baby locations.

home24 taps Constructor to boost product search capabilities

April 25, 2023

Online retailer home24 is deploying technology from Constructor to provide a more feature-rich, intuitive and personalized experience via better search…

Ikea planning $2.2B U.S. expansion

April 24, 2023

Ingka Group, which owns Ikea, expects to spend $2.2 billion for a U.S. expansion effort.

Montana c-store home to vending machines

April 21, 2023

Snack Time Market, a new convenience store in Billings, Montana, will feature 25 vending machines and no cashiers, according to a ktvq.com report.

David’s Bridal laying off thousands of workers

April 19, 2023

David's Bridal, a wellknown bridal dress and accessory retailer, is laying off thousands of workers but will fulfill orders without disruption or delay…

Walmart selling Bonobos for $75M

April 19, 2023

Walmart is selling the Bonobos menswear brand that it acquired six years ago for $75 million.

Walmart merchandising chief leaving post

April 18, 2023

Charles Redfield, Walmart's chief merchandising officer for its U.S. division, is leaving the job as of May 1.

Amazon enacts return fee for UPS users

April 17, 2023

Amazon customers who decide to return an item via a UPS store now will pay a $1 fee.

Return charges spurring brand abandonment

April 13, 2023

Over one-third, 34%, of U.S. consumers have switched off a brand they had been loyal to in order to avoid paid returns.

Apple launching retail store in India

April 13, 2023

Apple is opening its first-ever retail store in India.