Hello! Here are some industry headlines from the past week. As always, sources can be found in the hyperlinked text after the headline.
Brands and Retailers
- Uniqlo tries new approach: shirts in vending machines. The Wall Street Journal
- Now at Saks: salt rooms, a bootcamp and a peek at retail’s future. The New York Times
- Retail’s not dead and physical stores still matter, Goldman says. CNBC
- Aldo to buy Vince Camuto in a merger of shoe brands. The New York Times
- The luxury arms race: Michael Kors and Coach target takeovers. The New York Times
- Amazon is rolling out secure delivery hubs for multi-dwelling buildings. Retail Dive
- Under Armour shares reach record low as retailer cuts 2% of its workforce. CNBC
- American Apparel is relaunching very soon. Racked
- Under Armour’s game plan to revive sales may hit snags. Reuters
- Yoox Net-a-porter open to partnerships in different markets. Reuters
- Apple’s services generated more than $27.8B in revenue in 12-month period. The Wall Street Journal
- Adidas powers ahead against Nike with second quarter growth. Business of Fashion
- Amazon owns a whole collection of secret brands. Quartz
- These retailers make the most money per square foot on their real estate. CNBC
- Netflix makes first acquisition with comic-book publisher. AdAge
Marketing and Social Media
- Amazon is launching a home makeover show featuring YouTube stars that’s designed to sell products. Business Insider
- Etsy suspends brand campaign, shifts marketing strategy. AdAge
- Airbnb and Nat Geo found the perfect place to watch the eclipse. Fast Company
- How consumer brands can connect with customers in a changing retail landscape. Harvard Business Review
- Babies R Us wants to give millennial parents a more honest message about parenthood. AdWeek
- Google is developing technology for Snapchat-like media content. The Wall Street Journal
- How H&M is using Instagram to drive interest in its newest brand. Glossy
Startup and Emerging Tech
- For Outdoor Voices, opening stores is all about building community. Fashionista
- Apple’s AR glasses are no longer an “if” but a “when.” Fast Company
- Chatbots bring new income stream to ecommerce. VentureBeat
- Amazon Alex just made it even easier to find the right music on Echo. Fortune
International
- Europe’s luxury brands may be returning to form. The New York Times
- Alibaba launches new membership program. WWD
- Alibaba, Marriott team up to serve Chinese tourists abroad. The Wall Street Journal
- How Alibaba plans to win over luxury brands. Glossy
- Brits will soon gain the right to have their online history deleted. Fast Company
