Retail
Walmart Nixes Self-Checkout at Select Stores
The retailer said it would remove self-checkout lanes at its Shrewsbury, Mo. and Cleveland, Oh. stores.
What Is Wholesalers’ #1 Priority in 2024?
A NuOrder study found that brands are doubling down on their wholesale efforts to grow existing retail…
Frame Unveils New Residential, Art-driven Store Design on Madison Avenue
The boutique was created by cofounder Erik Torstensson and is intended to be reminiscent of an Upper East…
Federal Agencies Up Salary Threshold for Overtime, Ban Noncompete Clauses
The Biden administration's federal agencies have issued two new labor rules, both of which face opposition…
Retail Rx: Supporting Frontlines to Deliver Retail Success
AI and other emerging tech might be getting the lion’s share of headlines (and investment), but retail…
How Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Optimizes Planning with AI
With more than 700 stores to plan for, gathering and parsing data in quick time is invaluable for Abercrombie…
What 99 Cents Shutdown Says About the Retail Landscape
The shut down of 99 Cents stores reflects a shifting retail landscape amid inflation and retailers eyeing…
Near-Bankrupt Outdoor Voices Sued for $2.5 Million By Jilted Supplier
MAS Amity Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of MAS Holdings, is taking the beleaguered brand to court over unpaid…
The Newest Tools and Strategies to Drive In-Store & Online Sales
Are retailers really listening to their customers? In this fireside chat for business hub Retail Rx…
Branding and Product Innovation Give Private Labels a Boost
Ernst & Young research shows enticing branding and innovative products are drawing consumers to in-house…
Stay or Go? What Factors Impact a Store Associate’s Loyalty
For apparel and luxury store associates, enjoyable work and autonomy rank far higher in importance than pay…
Webinar: How Abercrombie & Fitch is Using AI for Inventory Planning
Sourcing Journal's April 4 webinar explores everything retail planning teams need to know about AI.
Outdoor Voices Bankruptcy Imminent According to Insiders
After shuttering all of its stores on Sunday, Outdoor Voices is headed for bankruptcy, employees say.
Retailers in Early Stages of AI Adoption
Though new research shows 92 percent of retailers say they use AI for pricing, their strategies lack maturity…
2024 Not Expected to Be a Big Year for Retail Bankruptcies
BDO's restructuring team leader David Berliner has an optimistic outlook for fashion retail in 2024.