Retail Stores
May 28, 2019 at 9:34 am
Topshop is closing all of its U.S. stores after its operator, Arcadia Group, filed for bankruptcy. The British retailer was expected to begin liquidating inventory in 11 Topshop and Topman stores in the U.S. this weekend after announcing all locations in the nation will shutter their doors, The Wall Street Journal reported. Topshop opened its first U.S. store in…
May 23, 2019 at 12:22 pm
The demise of the physical, in-store experience has been greatly exaggerated. Consumers like to go shopping — they really do. However, to match their expectations, retailers will need to deploy emerging technologies to engage with consumers in a more intuitive and automated manner. At the same time, they must commit to investments in innovation that will…
May 21, 2019 at 11:34 am
Ascena Retail Group announced yesterday that it’s winding down its dressbarn business and plans to shut all 650 or so of the women’s clothing stores in order to focus on its more profitable brands. Ascena, which also owns apparel chains Ann Taylor and Loft, noted that the “dressbarn chain has not been operating at an…
May 20, 2019 at 10:42 am
It’s no secret that with the advent of the internet and online shopping, today’s consumers have access to more information and more options than ever before, and are actively making decisions across online and offline channels. This reality makes it that much more important for brands to create compelling, personalized experiences in their brick-and-mortar stores…
May 17, 2019 at 1:37 pm
In this episode of Total Retail Talks, Executive Editor Joe Keenan interviews Ryan Babenzien, founder and CEO of GREATS, a luxury sneaker brand. Listen in as Ryan discusses the digital-native brand's entrance into brick-and-mortar retail, including the value of knowledgeable store associates. This episode was recorded live at Shoptalk 2019 in Las Vegas.
May 17, 2019 at 10:47 am
Every retail brand understands the e-commerce impact of Amazon Prime and its residual effect on brick-and-mortar locations. Prime satisfies the convenience factor today’s customers are craving — they prefer shopping from their couch over driving to your store. And with Prime membership growing at a rapid rate and more retailers closing their doors, it may…
May 8, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Walmart announced this week that it's planning to open up dozens more in-store veterinary clinics as well as launch its first online pet pharmacy, hoping to lure more U.S. pet owners who are spending billions of dollars each year. Walmart currently operates 21 veterinary clinics in its stores across six states, but over the next…
May 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Amazon.com took the grocery industry by storm in 2017 when it acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. Now, the world’s largest reseller aims to broaden its reach into the market. The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is planning to open new grocery stores in strategic locations across the U.S. The first may open in…
May 6, 2019 at 12:38 pm
Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) announced today that it's pursuing strategic alternatives for Lord & Taylor, including a possible sale or merger, as part of its strategy to focus on its best opportunities. “This review of strategic alternatives for Lord & Taylor is another example of how we're exploring options to position HBC for long-term success,” said Helena…
May 3, 2019 at 11:47 am
Nordstrom waited decades to expand in Manhattan, but now it’s making up for lost time. The upscale department store chain introduced its men’s store last year and is opening a seven-story flagship store this fall. And Nordstrom has more planned for New York City. In September, it will open two small outposts in New York…
