Retail Stores

Wayfair Exec on its Expansion Into Brick-and-Mortar Retail
April 10, 2024 at 12:59 pm

While at Shoptalk in Las Vegas last month, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviewed Liza Lefkowski, vice president of proprietary brands and retail at Wayfair, an e-commerce furniture and home goods company. During their conversation, Lefkowski discusses her role within the company, the cross-channel behaviors she's seeing from Wayfair's customers, improving the customer experience through cross-channel touchpoints,โ€ฆ

99 Cents Only Stores Files for Bankruptcy Protection
April 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm

99 Cents Only Stores announced last week that it had filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, days after it said it was closing all of its 371 locations. Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores currently operates stores in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. Number Holdings, Inc., the parent companyโ€ฆ

7 Key Habits of High-Performing Retailers That Donโ€™t Include AI
April 8, 2024 at 8:35 am

I know youโ€™re probably wondering if this article will be a blast on artificial intelligence based on the headline. Youโ€™ve come to the wrong place if you're looking for that. As youโ€™ve probably witnessed, it seems every organization is looking at ways to bring in ChatGPT to improve processes and content โ€” and retailers areโ€ฆ

In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story
March 28, 2024 at 4:04 pm

At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first stepโ€ฆ

Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again
March 25, 2024 at 5:14 pm

Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nikeโ€™s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscalโ€ฆ

How Unleashed Brands Connects With Families Across its Portfolio
March 18, 2024 at 8:26 pm

In episode 444 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Michael Browning, co-founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, a portfolio of innovative brands that help kids learn, play and grow, including Urban Air, Snapology, and The Little Gym. Listen in as Browning provides an overview of Unleashed Brands (0:55), discusses why he launched theโ€ฆ

Fabric and Craft Retailer Joann Files for Bankruptcy
March 18, 2024 at 6:26 pm

Joann, the 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer, has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with customers cutting back on discretionary spending. In a statement released on Monday, the Ohio-based company said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has secured $132 million in funding with most of its financial stakeholders that helps reduce itsโ€ฆ

Kohl's to Add Babies R Us Shop-in-Shops to 200 Stores
March 12, 2024 at 4:36 pm

Kohlโ€™s said Tuesday that itโ€™s teaming up with the owner of Babies R Us to bring baby gear, furniture and more to approximately 200 of its stores across the country, reports CNBC. The department store chain struck a licensing deal with WHP Global, a brand management firm with a portfolio that includes Bonobos, Joeโ€™s Jeans,โ€ฆ

The Body Shop Ceases its US Operations
March 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm

The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid deepening financial struggles for the British beauty and cosmetics chain. The Body Shop's U.S. arm ceased operations on March 1, according to a company announcement from earlier this month. And the brand's Canadian subsidiary commenced liquidation of 33โ€ฆ