When Our Place’s Shiza Shahid moved halfway across the world to the United States for school, she began to miss the flavors of her home. Shahid’s mother — whose “ambitions were cut really because of her gender” — never taught her how to cook, wanting Shahid to focus on her studies instead, she said. But … Read more
It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From the first Walmart+ Weekend to Velveeta nail polish, here’s our closeout for the week. What you may have missed … Read more
Zara may be in the midst of changing the parameters of e-commerce returns for apparel retailers. The company announced in May that UK customers will now be charged 1.95 pounds, or about $2.45, for customers to return online purchases to third-party drop-off points. Customers are still able to return online purchases at any Zara store … Read more
After a tough first quarter where sales growth slowed and its US operating income took a $1 billion hit, Walmart is facing some difficult questions over how to stabilize the business. Last Friday, a panel of top company executives, including President and CEO Doug McMillon and John Furner, who leads the US business, addressed some … Read more
Nordstrom is quitting Trunk Club. The department store has tried to make the apparel subscription service work since acquiring it in 2014 for $350 million — tweaking its fee structure, shortening its return window and adding women’s. But it’s been bumpy almost from the start. The company took a $197 million write-down on the service … Read more
Listen to the article 12 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Earlier this year, things were looking up for clothing retailers. Month after month, specialty apparel and department stores this year have posted healthy gains, as occassions went back on the calendar and offices opened back up. Consumers, … Read more
Direct-to-consumer brand Mosaic wants to debunk frozen food’s bad reputation among US consumers while also driving brand awareness. To accomplish both tasks, it’s taking inspiration from Europe and opening its first frozen-only grocery store. On Friday, May 20, the maker of plant-based, frozen meals opened a brick-and-mortar pop-up in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood. The store, … Read more
At 50 years old, Nike is charting a path into the future that starts with its past. The company is adopting the motto, “We are never done,” to celebrate the occasion and resurrecting Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon character for a campaign in which Blackmon gets a talking to from a new character, Zimmie, about all … Read more
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After putting brick-and-mortar plans on ice at the onset of the pandemic, DTC brands are back in expansion mode. Companies like Brooklinen, Sav X Fenty, Burrow and ThirdLove have announced to open more stores as the selling … Read more
Listen to the article 11 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about. From Walmart’s … Read more