Urban Outfitters (UO) has teamed up with Levi’s for its second On Rotation shop-in-shop program, designed to create a one-of-a-kind denim destination blending Levi’s styles with the Urban Outfitters sensibility. In May 2025 Urban Outfitters kicked off the On Rotation program with Nike; On Rotation: Levi’s debuted online and in five UO stores on Aug. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Best Buy and Microsoft have collaborated to produce a limited-edition version of the Microsoft Surface 13” Keyboard (a.k.a. Type Covers) decorated with artwork created by a Best Buy Teen Tech Center member and available exclusively through the Best Buy app. The design was chosen as part of the Microsoft Type Cover for a Cause program, […]| Retail TouchPoints
Schools are already open in some parts of the country, but the 2025 back-to-school (BTS) shopping season still has a few weeks, if not months, to run. It’s been a season marked by value-seeking and bargain-hunting by consumers; however, using data based on primary and secondary research, NBCUniversal still forecasts a 3% increase in overall […]| Retail TouchPoints
Discount supermarket Aldi will enter the Midtown Manhattan area next year with a 25,000-square-foot store on 42nd Street at the edge of Times Square. The store will be located in The Ellery, a new luxury residential building designed by Handel Architects and managed by Taconic Partners and National Real Estate Advisors. “The Aldi flagship location […]| Retail TouchPoints
China-based discount retailer Temu has adopted solutions from Rithum (formerly CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor) to simplify onboarding of U.S. sellers. Now, Rithum users can quickly sync product data with their Temu storefront and publish listings in bulk, with minimal setup requirements. The integration also offers two-way syncing of inventory and shipments, enabling immediate updates and more […]| Retail TouchPoints
Fabletics has launched the gStore SaaS retail solution from GreyOrange in 74 of its 100+ stores, giving managers and associates a real-time picture of where inventory is located virtually anywhere within the store. The gStore app’s integrated analytics, powered by overhead and handheld RFID readers, can identify items abandoned in dressing rooms, placed in the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Tops Friendly Markets has integrated the Basket Adjudication Service (BAS) from supplemental healthcare benefits provider NationsBenefits at its point-of-sale. The BAS provides real-time validation for purchases of fresh produce, pantry staples and OTC wellness products by health plan members, helping to overcome food insecurity among vulnerable populations. “Feeding our neighborhoods well has always been at […]| Retail TouchPoints
Lowe’s will purchase interior building products distributor Foundation Building Materials (FBM) for approximately $8.8 billion. The acquisition is designed to strengthen Lowe’s professional customer offerings with faster fulfillment, improved digital tools and cross-selling opportunities between FBM and Lowe’s as well as the recently acquired Artisan Design Group, which Lowe’s purchased for $1.325 billion in April […]| Retail TouchPoints
Carter’s has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to launch a limited-edition T-shirt collection designed by youth members of the organization. The three designs, chosen from hundreds of entries as part of a nationwide contest, celebrate creativity and the power of dreaming big. The shirts, in sizes 12M to adult and priced […]| Retail TouchPoints
The average inventory accuracy rate is 83%, and while that seems like a fairly high number, the missing 17% can have a considerable impact on retailers. To best serve customers, it’s crucial to maintain inventory and replenish items properly. All it takes is one poorly timed out-of-stock item to count a retailer out in the eyes […]| Retail TouchPoints
Resale platform ThredUp is at the top of its game — the company has been profitable for seven straight quarters in the U.S., and in Q2 it acquired more new customers than in any previous quarter in its history, a 74% increase year-over-year. Much of this is due to ThredUp’s hard work over the years […]| Retail TouchPoints
Two of the “Sharks” that swim in the popular Shark Tank show, as well as a Hollywood trailblazer/entrepreneur, will be among the five judges for Alibaba.com’s $1 million CoCreate product innovation competition for entrepreneurs. The pitch competition is the marquee program of Alibaba.com’s CoCreate 2025 seller conference, which will take place in Las Vegas Sept. […]| Retail TouchPoints
The most competitive retailers are rethinking how pricing fits into their broader strategy. Rather than defaulting to historical data or following competitors’ cues, many are turning to real-time insights to guide pricing from product development through to seasonal promotions. As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s time to reconnect with the critical “forgotten P” of the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Pacsun has partnered with McDonald’s for an exclusive apparel collection inspired by the fashions and fads of the 1970s. The Pacsun x McDonaldland collection will include men’s and women’s apparel as well as accessories such as snapback and bucket hats, high socks, license plate frames and doormats, all themed with motifs and characters from the […]| Retail TouchPoints
Wawa will open its first travel center format store in Hope Mills, N.C. on Aug. 28, featuring 8,000 square feet of space that will house the convenience store chain’s signature food and beverage offerings, as well as 20 fueling spots for passenger vehicles and six high-speed diesel fuel lanes to serve tractor trailers. “We are […]| Retail TouchPoints
Loehmann’s, famed as a retailer where highly motivated, elbows-out shoppers could find amazing bargains, hasn’t operated physical stores since 2014, following its third bankruptcy, but the brand name still exerts a pull on shoppers. At least that’s what the retailer’s owner, former discount rival Century 21, seems to think. According to Long Island Business News […]| Retail TouchPoints
Gildan Activewear has entered into a definitive agreement to pay $2.2 billion for HanesBrands in a deal that places its enterprise value at $4.4 billion. The acquisition will give HanesBrands shareholders approximately 19.9% of Gildan shares on a non-diluted basis while creating a global leader in basic apparel. The deal, which has been approved by […]| Retail TouchPoints
Every business, everywhere, must deal with some level of uncertainty. But today’s extraordinarily high levels of uncertainty, particularly in the retail and CPG industries, go all the way to 11 (apologies to This is Spinal Tap). U.S.-imposed tariffs that appear, disappear and reappear are the main culprit, but this year’s economic and geopolitical turmoil also […]| Retail TouchPoints
Feel a sense of déjà vu? You’re not alone. These days, culture seems to be in a constant state of rewind. Nostalgia is everywhere – HMV and Toys ‘R’ Us are back, flip phones and vintage are cool again, and childhood memories are selling fast. In a world shaped by economic anxiety, digital fatigue and […]| Retail TouchPoints
This is the second story in a two-part series. Click here to view the first installment, which outlines how Everyday Essentials on Amazon.com have quietly become the engine of Amazon’s grocery business. Amazon has spent years trialing different grocery concepts. Some have worked, some haven’t, and some are finding new steam after strategy pivots. Through […]| Retail TouchPoints
Retail media is being rewritten. For years, the dominant approach has been to follow Amazon’s blueprint — build digital ad infrastructure, optimize for clicks and scale fast. But outside the top handful of players, that model is hitting a wall. Because retailers are not Amazon. The ‘one-size-fits-all model’ breaks down when you’re not a digital-only […]| Retail TouchPoints
Fanatics has launched Fanatics ONE, an enterprise-wide loyalty program offering a wide variety of rewards including fan apparel, trading cards and collectibles, online sports betting and casino rewards and access to events like Fanatics Fest and the company’s invite-only Super Bowl party. Eligible U.S. customers with a pre-existing Fanatics account were automatically enrolled in the […]| Retail TouchPoints
This is the first story in a two-part series. The second installment continues here. Amazon made its name as “The Everything Store,” and that has never been more true. But while Walmart is busy touting the unexpected variety on its marketplace, Amazon has already proven its point on that front and moved on — to […]| Retail TouchPoints
Nike will be the latest “guest brand” at Nordstrom NYC’s pop-up venue, bringing the Nike Running @ The Corner shop to 57th Street and Broadway through Sept. 2, 2025. The space will offer Nike performance footwear and apparel to serve every type of runner, including a new road running lineup designed with a focus on […]| Retail TouchPoints
Seeking to improve operations across its DashMart network of first-party fulfillment centers, DoorDash has begun deploying AI-driven supply chain optimization solutions from Relex. DoorDash has been using Relex forecasting and replenishment capabilities since 2022 and is expanding now to support the company’s rapid expansion in on-demand delivery. The DashMart locations serve as fulfillment centers for […]| Retail TouchPoints
Blue Apron, one of the pioneers in the prepared meal kit category, has rebranded with new, more convenient non-subscription offerings and more than doubled its offerings to 100 different meal options per week — with 75% of the menu featuring opportunities for customization. Customers of Blue Apron, a subsidiary of Marc Lore’s Wonder — the […]| Retail TouchPoints
The retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries are undergoing a profound change, driven by the wins and failures of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition (IR) into their processes, experiences, you name it. While these technologies are enabling brands and retailers to gain precise, real-time insights into store operations like never imagined, providing […]| Retail TouchPoints
Consumer Cellular, a wireless provider that provides services designed for Americans over the age of 50, has opened its 50th store and plans to double its brick-and-mortar footprint to 100 locations by 2026. This will mark an acceleration of already fast growth; Consumer Cellular only opened its first company-owned store less than three years ago, […]| Retail TouchPoints
Seven & i Holdings has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the addition of approximately 1,300 new large-format 7-Eleven stores in North America by its 2030 fiscal year, which ends in February 2031. The company plans to add 200 stores per year, with the goal of exceeding 50% coverage of the U.S. population. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Mattress Firm will contribute financial support, sleep products and dedicated volunteer time to the National Women’s Shelter Network (NWSN), beginning today with the new Elizabeth Gregory Home in Seattle. The NWSN’s network of 400 shelters and safe haven programs provides more than 9 million free shelter bed nights and 24 million meals annually. “Each year, […]| Retail TouchPoints
Walmart Delivers, keyed to align with the retailer’s “Who Knew?” reintroduction campaign, will bring five themed Walmart delivery trucks to events across the country through November 2025, each featuring photo opportunities, customizable giveaways and a curated assortment of products. The program kicked off with the retailer’s K-Pop-themed truck visiting KCON LA earlier this month. A […]| Retail TouchPoints
Amazon has reportedly expanded the offerings in its Amazon Autos category to include used and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles, according to Car and Driver. Amazon had launched online auto sales in December 2024, featuring new Hyundai vehicles exclusively, but now participating dealers will be allowed to offer non-Hyundai used vehicles on the site, an Amazon […]| Retail TouchPoints
Why should pets hog all the cool clothes and fun toys? Petco has introduced a new “My Human” assortment of more than 1,000 products for pet owners. With 80% of the items priced under $20, the assortment, including apparel, décor, games, toys and accessories, and is designed to be giftable, affordable and impulse-worthy. The collection […]| Retail TouchPoints
Convenience stores are something of a lucky outlier in the retail world at the moment. Despite overall gains in foot traffic last year, traditional retail stores are facing new headwinds and buckling under economic pressures. High-profile closures and bankruptcies, coupled with newly emerging supply chain uncertainty and tanking consumer sentiment, have rocked the industry, leaving […]| Retail TouchPoints
ShopMy, a platform designed to transform creator marketing into measurable performance channels, has launched its first consumer-facing shopping platform. At the new platform’s core is Circles, a feature that allows customers to curate their own shop through trusted creators whose recommendations collectively shape what items they see. The new customer-facing platform integrates ShopMy’s network of […]| Retail TouchPoints
Gardner White, a family-owned furniture retailer that has been in business for 113 years, will provide customers with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of furniture if the Detroit Lions NFL team can do what it’s never done in franchise history — win the Super Bowl. The retailer’s second annual Super Sale, now through Aug. […]| Retail TouchPoints
Anthropologie’s customer favorite Maeve label has been elevated to a standalone brand with its own branded storefronts, beginning with the initial concept store opening this fall in Raleigh, N.C. Maeve already has dedicated retail spaces within Anthropologie’s brick-and-mortar footprint and has been shopped by nearly 2 million customers over the past year, as well as […]| Retail TouchPoints
Iconic toy Hot Wheels cars are now available via 7-Eleven’s new collaboration with Mattel, including the first-ever branded Hot Wheels die-cast car — a Silver Series Toyota Supra decorated with 7-Eleven’s colors and logo. In addition to this exclusive product, the release includes a limited run of custom fingerboards (toy-sized skateboards) in two designs. The […]| Retail TouchPoints
Tyler Mycoskie, one of the founders of Toms Shoes, has launched MyGolfClub — a membership-based retail platform offering premium golf equipment and apparel from an array of brands. For $179.88 per year, members receive insider pricing on gear, free shipping with no minimums and access to a trade-in program that allows them to upgrade affordably […]| Retail TouchPoints
Kroger has unified the supermarket giant’s retail media, insights and loyalty marketing functions into a single department: Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) Powered by 84.51˚. The newly unified team, which includes data scientists, engineers, strategists and sales leaders, has been configured to help brand marketers across every stage of the product lifecycle, from product innovation to […]| Retail TouchPoints
Whole Foods Market, in partnership with Mad Agriculture, has pledged $500,000 in matching funds, designed to catalyze $1 million in collective investment, to support a national initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. Beginning in Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, these connected climate-resilient habitats — linking farms, watersheds and wild areas in a […]| Retail TouchPoints
Walmart is latching on to the growing interest in soccer, embarking on a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) and Leagues Cup. The deal kicks off with the Leagues Cup tournament between clubs from MLS and LIGA MX, a high-level Mexican soccer league, in an event running through Aug. 31, 2025. The partnership will […]| Retail TouchPoints
The ability to see in real time what is and is not on store shelves has moved beyond a routine operational issue to become a strategic imperative.| Retail TouchPoints
Kizik's desire to bring its unique try-on experience to as many people as possible is a key reason why the brand is hitting the road for an eight-city tour.| Retail TouchPoints
