Pottery Barn has introduced a new mobile app for iOS that allows users to get free real-time help from a Design Crew associate as well as make in-store, in-home or virtual appointments for design consultations. The app also lets customers use their iPhone cameras to preview how products will look in their homes and improves…
Wholesale t-shirt sales are a vital component of Croatia’s economy, supporting local businesses and providing affordable clothing options for consumers. This article explores the benefits of wholesale t-shirt sales in Croatia and their impact on the country’s economy. Croatia is a country with a rich history and culture, known for its stunning beaches, picturesque landscapes,…
By David S. Bauders, CEO SPARXiQ Integrating Strategies for Market Success Although over 20 years have passed since the early excitement about the internet, emerging trends and technologies are creating a dynamic new market landscape for distributors. Despite e-commerce’s unfulfilled promises for many, the need for distributors to embrace new channels is more pressing than…
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) will emerge from bankruptcy “in the near future,” according to a company press release. The retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in January 2023, expects to return in a strengthened financial position, having substantially reduced its secured debt from…
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened its first Mini Shop & Donation Drop location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES). The 1,000-square-foot Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop is a smaller-format store compared to traditional Goodwill stores and Donation Centers, and it offers a curated selection of pre-loved donated goods including…
The associates at a Patagonia store in Reno, Nev. have voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711, marking the first successful unionization effort at a Patagonia store. Along with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), the UFCW has been making inroads at other outdoor retailers recently, organizing nine…
Sunglass Hut has debuted a new loyalty program for eyewear enthusiasts, while rural retailer Tractor Supply has enhanced its Neighbor’s Club loyalty program to help members earn more rewards more quickly. Sunglass Hut Introduces ‘The Sun Club’ Sunglass Hut’s new The Sun Club loyalty program offers both in-store and online shoppers 10 points for every…
Image courtesy Walgreens Walgreens is bringing all of its specialty pharmacy services into one integrated unit and expanding its offerings for patients suffering from complex chronic conditions with an investment in gene and cell services. It’s all part of what the company described as the “latest step to leverage its neighborhood pharmacies into fast-growing areas…
Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store. The partnership will kick off…
Uniqlo will open more than 20 stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, including debuts in new markets for the fast fashion retailer. In May 2023, Uniqlo, which opened its first North American location in 2005, revealed its plans to reach 200 North American locations by 2027. The retailer, which will be focusing the…
