Category: Retail

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FullBeauty Brands earlier this week announced that it will acquire Avenue Stores from City Chic Collective Limited, an Australian publicly traded company. Terms were not disclosed. Avenue is a U.S.-based digital specialty retailer of plus-size apparel, targeting value-conscious women aged 25 to 55. The plus-size …

Since 2020, U.S. households have been battling high inflation and navigating increased costs for groceries, gas and housing. As a direct consequence of this inflationary environment, consumers have had to make difficult spending decisions. Despite these challenges, the retail industry has remained nimble, adapting with …

For food retailers and grocers, it’s critical to be cognizant of the fact that consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions with an eye toward sustainability. Data from Capital One’s Shopping Research Report reveals that more than 177 million U.S. adults are considered eco-friendly shoppers in …

Revolve Group (RVLV), the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Gen Z consumers, last week announced the opening of its first ever permanent physical retail location in Aspen, Colorado. This decision follows the success of the REVOLVE and FWRD Pop-Up shopping experience that opened in …

Imagine a time when walking into a store meant being greeted by an associate who knew your size, taste, budget and buying history. Instead of a generic “How can I help you?” they’d say, “How did you like your Hoka running shoes? Would you like …

In episode 456 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alok Jain, senior director of CRM, loyalty and marketing analytics at West Marine, the nation’s leading omnichannel provider in the marine aftermarket. Listen in as Jain discusses his career background in the loyalty space …

Retailers have had to contend with California’s Song-Beverly Credit Card Act since 1971. Among other things, this law set limits on what information retailers can and cannot collect at the point of sale. A 2011 decision by the California Supreme Court saw a wave of …

In episode 454 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Allison Ferguson, head of customer loyalty at Honda, a manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and battery-powered equipment. Listen in as Ferguson discusses her role at Honda (0:50), what she enjoys about working in loyalty at …

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to an annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second highest figure in the survey’s history and on par with last year’s …