Trend Talk

Trend Talk: How DSW is Taking on Men's Shoes

This week on Retail Leader Trend Talk, Editor Amy Baxter sits down with Julie Roy, chief marketing officer of DSW, to learn about the retailer's expansion in men's shoes.

Editor's Notebook

Omicron Raises Uncertainty Across Retail

A huge surge in COVID-19 omicron variant cases has created new uncertainty across the globe––but retailers are bullish the variant won’t cause new shutdowns.

Technology and Innovation

OnQ Gives Shoppers Control of Store Display Experience

Hayward, California-based technology and retail display company OnQ has expanded its Converge platform with the launch of touchless, interactive in-store experiences.

Retail Media

America’s First Supermarket Picks CitrusAd in Retail Media Move

King Kullen, known as America’s first supermarket as designated by the Smithsonian Institution, has partnered with CitrusAd in a new retail media push.
M&A

Instant Needs Delivery Startup Gorillas to Acquire Frichti

Gorillas, an instant needs delivery company based in Germany, has entered into an exclusive discussion to acquire Frichti, a French delivery company.
Infrastructure

Walmart Debating Options for Central America Business

The world’s largest retailer is reportedly considering scaling back its operations in Central America.

Trending News

Kohl’s Receives Buyout Bids

Kohl’s has received two takeover offers from private equity and investment firms looking to take the company private.
Peloton CEO Under Fire From Activist Investor Urging Sale, New Leadership

An activist investor is calling on Peloton to replace its CEO and explore a sale following a steep decline in share price.
Report: Retailers Ranked by Omnichannel Experiences

CI&T's annual "Connected Retail Report" ranks the top 10 physical retailers on their omnichannel shopping experiences, with Target replacing Nordstrom's for the top spot.
Meijer Seeks More Vendor Diversity

Certified minority-, LGBTQ-, woman-, veteran- and disability-owned businesses with products or services in select categories can apply by Feb. 7 for consideration.
Amazon Debuts First Physical Apparel Store

Opening later this year, Amazon Style will offer a personalized, digitally enabled shopping experience leveraging the retail giant’s technology and operations.