New Balance Launches ‘Reconsidered,’ its New Resale Platform
Joe Keenan
New Balance has become the latest company to launch its own resale website, following the steps of more than 160 brands that have so far adopted resale. The sportswear and lifestyle brand will enable consumers to shop and sell pre-owned New Balance shoes via a dedicated …
IT’SUGAR is Sweetening Customers’ In-Store Experiences
In episode 438 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jarett Levan, president and CEO of BBX Capital, a diversified holding company and parent of IT’SUGAR, the largest specialty candy retailer in the U.S. Listen in as Levan provides an overview of IT’SUGAR (1:00), discusses …
Albertsons Media Collective’s ‘Co-Op Garden’ Innovation Approach
Kristina Stidham
While at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City last month, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Evan Hovorka, vice president of product and innovation at Albertsons Media Collective, the next-generation retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, Inc. Hovorka provides an overview of the …
Walmart Announces Plan to Add 150+ Large-Format Stores
Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 large-format stores over the next five years, it announced on Wednesday. Some of the locations will be expanded from a smaller location into a Supercenter with a full range of groceries and merchandise, but the majority …
How iFIT Blends Product, Content and Technology for Personalized Fitness
In episode 437 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Duffy, CEO of iFIT, a global fitness and connected content company operating brands NordicTrack, ProForm, and Freemotion. Listen in as Duffy provides an overview of the fitness technology business (0:45), how iFIT creates …
Levi’s to Reduce Corporate Workforce by Up to 15%
Melissa Campanelli
Levi Strauss & Co. is planning to reduce its corporate workforce 10 percent to 15 percent during the next six months as part of its “productivity initiative” to drive long-term growth. The initiative, a two-year program named Project FUEL, is designed to accelerate the execution …
Chewy Invests in Pet Health Through Vet Clinics, Insurance Offering
In a keynote session during the final day of the NRF Big Show in New York City last week, Sumit Singh, CEO of pet brand Chewy, outlined the company’s vision for the future, including the growing importance of pet healthcare to the business. Singh was …
How ThriftBooks is Using AI to Scale its Business
Madalyn Dingman
While at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviewed Barbara Hagen, vice president of sales and marketing at ThriftBooks, an independent online used book seller, to discuss the company’s use of artificial intelligence. Hagen provides a brief …
The Evolution of Same-Day Delivery: How E-Commerce Brands Are Meeting Instant Gratification Needs
Alex Selwitz
Traditional delivery methods, once the norm in e-commerce, are rapidly being replaced by a standard that prioritizes immediacy. Retail giants and small businesses alike have recognized that today’s consumers expect their online purchases to arrive not in days, but hours. This seismic shift is redefining …
An Inside Look at a.k.a. Brands’ Growth Strategy
In episode 436 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ciarán Long, interim CEO and chief financial officer of a.k.a. Brands, a brand accelerator of next-generation fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal + Pup, and MNML. Listen in as Long gives an …
