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Claire’s Debuts Subscription Service as it Seeks New Ways to Connect with Gen Z

Retail TouchPoints

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is tapping into “drop” culture with its newest offering, a subscription box service called cDrop. Aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic, each box retails for $30 and is shipped quarterly, with no ongoing commitment for customers.

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StockX COO on the importance of fast shipping to improve CX, drive growth

Inside Retail

Last week, the Detroit-based company launched Xpress Ship, a new feature that shortens the shipping time for verified items to three business days. Under the Xpress Ship program, products are sent to an authentication centre, where they go through a multi-step verification process. Hence, the name: StockX.

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Nordstrom Issues Supplier Mandate for RFID Tagging

Retail TouchPoints

RFID-ticketed products are not yet required for drop-ship suppliers. That includes a large percentage of Nordstrom’s merchandise, such as apparel, accessories, home and gift products, baby gear, shoes and some cosmetics.

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Neiman Marcus Group Takes Stake in Reseller Fashionphile, Adds Sustainability Partnerships

Retail TouchPoints

In 2019, NMG joined forces with handbag and accessories reseller Fashionphile to roll out an integrated circularity program that included the debut of six Fashionphile locations inside Neiman Marcus stores.

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15 Best Apps for a Business Selling Clothes

Small Biz Trends

There is a huge demand for vintage clothes, shoes, and accessories, and tapping into this untapped demand can prove lucrative. You can also ship items via printable shipping labels directly to the seller and enjoy fast payments. Well, the good news is this pile of clothes can be a good money-making opportunity. The RealReal.

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How is AR/3D Technology Driving Next-Gen Ecommerce Best Practices?

Retail TouchPoints

As with all next-gen tech, there have been some early adopters, especially in the realm of fashion, footwear and accessories, that are already employing 3D and AR to enhance the ecommerce experience. Digital collections can include a wide range of products, from clothing to accessories, which exist solely in the digital space.

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Uniqlo owner sees big profit drop in China due to Covid restrictions

Inside Retail

The fast fashion retailer said it expects revenue declines and a large drop in profit in its Greater China segment in the second half and for the whole of fiscal 2022 due to Covid restrictions. The company maintained its full-year profit forecast at 270 billion yen.