Urban Outfitters’ rental subscription arm, Nuuly, is doubling down on fulfillment center automation as it works to speed up how clothing orders move through its Kansas City-area facility. The company plans to introduce an automated sortation system alongside a new picking solution, a move that reflects a broader trend among retailers looking to squeeze more […]
Lululemon is hitting the brakes on its store expansion plans after a rough second quarter that saw even its signature leggings category slide 20%. The athletic apparel giant, once seen as a retail darling that could do no wrong, is now facing pressure to rethink how fast it grows its physical footprint. For a company […]
Small business software founders have only hours left to lock in one of the most visible marketing opportunities of the year. Applications to host a TechCrunch Disrupt side event close tonight at midnight PT, and after that window shuts, the chance disappears until next year. For SaaS operators trying to build brand awareness in a […]
PDD Holdings, the parent company behind Temu, is pouring resources into local fulfillment logistics as regulators in the United States and the European Union tighten rules on low-cost imports. The shift away from de minimis exemptions, which previously allowed low-value parcels to skip duties and slower customs checks, is forcing the fast-fashion and discount retail […]
Petco recently learned a hard lesson about loyalty program risks after its new rewards initiative, Petco Perks, cost the company millions more than expected. According to CEO Joel Anderson, customer point redemption volumes far exceeded initial projections after the program launched in the second quarter. What was meant to boost customer retention instead became a […]
The wearable tech world just got a fresh jolt of momentum. Qualcomm has joined a $70 million funding round for Ultrahuman, a smart ring maker aiming to turn its device into something closer to a tiny computer worn on your finger. The deal is a clear sign that smart ring funding is heating up as […]
Chobani’s decision to spend $1.2 billion buying and upgrading a Pennsylvania facility from Keurig Dr Pepper marks one of the more notable logistics investment moves in the food and beverage space this year. The Greek yogurt maker plans to turn the site into what it calls a major new hub for growth, a signal that […]
Celebrity brand partnerships are once again proving their staying power as major retailers roll out fall campaigns designed to cut through a crowded marketplace. Reebok recently tapped pop icon Hilary Duff as its newest ambassador, while Saks Fifth Avenue and sister brand Neiman Marcus unveiled their own seasonal campaigns around the same time. Taken together, […]
The Krafton India investment story just got bigger. The gaming giant behind titles like BGMI has committed another $250 million to the Indian market, pushing its total planned investment past the half-billion dollar mark. Notably, this latest round extends well beyond gaming, signaling a broader bet on India’s digital economy and the businesses powering it. […]
The pace of venture funding in the robotics space just got a fresh reminder of how quickly momentum can build. XDOF, a robot data startup that only recently exited stealth mode, is reportedly in talks to raise a Series B round at a valuation of roughly $1.2 billion. For a company that has been publicly […]
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