Category: Retail News
Retailers are gamifying shopping with virtual storefronts to boost engagement, loyalty
J. Crew and a string of other retailers are turning to gamified shopping in virtual storefronts to boost engagement and customer loyalty. [...]
Citi downgrades Target, says concerning sales trends make stock not worth buying
The firm downgraded the retail giant to neutral from buy. [...]
Walmart plans to expand its specialty HIV outreach
Walmart has leaned in to providing specialty care for HIV in communities that are highly affected by the virus. [...]
Supreme Court rules for Jack Daniel’s in ‘poop-themed’ dog toy trademark fight
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Jack Daniel’s in a trademark dispute over a poop-themed dog toy that mocks its iconic whiskey bottles. [...]
GameStop fires CEO, names Ryan Cohen executive chairman; shares plummet
GameStop fired its CEO and appointed Ryan Cohen as executive chairman just months after the company reported its first quarterly profit in two years. [...]
Taco Bell to test Vegan Crunchwrap with plant-based beef and cheese in 3 cities
The Yum Brands chain Taco Bell has long been a favorite for customers who don't eat meat, thanks to its vegetarian substitutes such as beans and potat [...]
Recalled Boppy baby pillow linked to 10 infant deaths still widely sold on Facebook Marketplace, regulators say
At least 10 infant deaths have been tied to Boppy newborn loungers, but the pillows are still being widely sold on Facebook Marketplace, according to [...]
Popeyes expands its popular chicken sandwich lineup with a new blackened option
Popeyes is leaning on the popularity of its chicken sandwich to draw in customers. [...]
These retail stocks are cheap as the economy shows signs of strength
CNBC Pro screened the S&P 1,500 for retail stocks that are trading at a discount relative to the industry average. [...]
Student loan payments will resume soon, and that’s bad news for these retailers, UBS says
Consumers with federal student loans will soon have to resume payments, and that means there will be less room in their budgets for their favorite ret [...]