Today on Total Retail
February 26, 2025 at 3:49 pm
High school graduations will be here sooner than you think, and seniors across America will turn their focus from academics and college admissions to coming up with a memorable senior prank that will create an enduring legacy for their class. Led by the class’s most creative mischief makers, the goal of these senior pranks is…
February 26, 2025 at 4:23 pm
On Wednesday, Target announced that it has struck a multiyear deal with Champion, the sportswear brand long associated with hoodies and sweatpants. Authentic Brands Group bought Champion from HanesBrand last year. Starting in August, Target will carry an exclusive line of more than 500 items from Champion in most stores and online, including apparel for adults…
February 25, 2025 at 5:04 pm
Fabrics retail chain Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer that would keep its stores open, reports CNBC. In January, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time in a year, saying that inventory shortages had forced it to back into bankruptcy. In a…
February 24, 2025 at 5:05 pm
The retail industry is undergoing a major shift. As consumers return to physical stores, they bring expectations shaped by e-commerce’s speed and convenience. Brick-and-mortar stores are no longer just for transactions; they’re now key spaces for brand loyalty, customer engagement, and personalized experiences. However, one pain point remains: waiting in line. A 2023 PwC study…
February 24, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Over the last two decades, the channels where commerce occurs have expanded and blurred as consumer expectations have soared. Along the way, retailers that once only needed to build and maintain software for manufacturing and inventory management have found themselves responsible for building consumer-facing technologies to support e-commerce, marketing, mobile, loyalty, fulfillment, real-time inventory tracking,…
February 24, 2025 at 7:58 pm
The apparel and footwear industries are focused on designing products that can be reused and recycled. Digital product passports (DPPs), which contain information about a product's sustainability, environmental impact and recyclability, are key to enabling this transformation. Tracking Product Data for Recycling Consider the benefits when a clothing manufacturer tracks a cotton T-shirt’s data from…
February 24, 2025 at 5:37 pm
With Trump back in office and paving the way for new tariffs, retailers can expect significant supply chain disruptions and cost fluctuations in 2025. Navigating these new tariffs means understanding the impact across key areas and adjusting supply chain strategies accordingly. Here's how retailers can strengthen their operations and protect their bottom line in preparation…
February 24, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Qurate Retail Group, known for its portfolio of live social shopping brands including QVC and HSN, announced Friday that it has officially rebranded to QVC Group, Inc. as it leans into streaming and social. QVC Group's other brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road. In November, the Pennsylvania-based company announced plans to…
February 24, 2025 at 8:26 pm
Total Retail's sister brand, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), is thrilled to once again partner with Shoptalk to offer the WIRLC community and Shoptalk attendees alike a unique experience at this year’s show in Las Vegas! The Women in Retail Pavilion, located inside Shoptalk’s exhibit hall at booth 2232, will once again be THE…
February 20, 2025 at 7:38 pm
Meeting consumer demand for fast shipping is a balancing act for merchants — one that requires delivering expedited services while keeping rising costs in check. A recent report from UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc. highlights the financial strain. Eighty-four percent of surveyed merchants say meeting two-day shipping expectations has increased their operational costs, with 37…
