Weekender: Report: Nike drops DSW, Urban Outfitters, Macy's in quest for more DTC sales

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY — IBM Are you keeping up with your customers? IBM Watson Assistant can cut handle time by 10% and save $5.50 per contained call. Improve the retail customer experience with conversational AI. Get started.   Report: Nike drops DSW, Urban Outfitters, Macy's in quest for more DTC sales After the wind down of nine wholesale accounts last August, the retailer has notified seven others of closure, according to Williams Trading. 6 charts show how a pandemic upended retail supply chains Consumers moved online and retailers pivoted to move inventory locked in brick-and-mortar locations. Bed Bath & Beyond kicks off private label rollout with Nestwell launch Chief Merchandising Officer Joe Hartsig discusses the first of eight owned brands set to debut this year and how they fit into the retailer's turnaround plan. Sponsored Content by Scalefast The blurred lines of retail, and what comes next Digitally native brands are changing the retail industry, but do they deliver on trust and stability? Fabletics to open 24 new stores this year The expansion, which will bring its footprint to 74 stores, is less ambitious than what was previously announced. Gap Inc. sells off Janie and Jack after 2 years Former Gap CEO Art Peck touted the 2019 acquisition as a great deal with a lot of growth potential, and that's how new owner Go Global sees it too. Recommended For You Improve your recommendations: click here to update your profile. Deep Dive How Nike is using DTC and data to expand its empire Since 2011, the sportswear giant has grown direct-to-consumer sales from 16% of its namesake brand revenues to 35%, all while continuing to take share. How Personalization Shapes the Retail Industry Discover how brands like Nike are expanding store concepts and marketing strategies to include more personalized customer experiences in this Trendline. Access Now From Our Library Trendline The era of personalization in retail Trendline COVID-19's impact on retail supply chain Playbook 3 Principles Driving Digital Innovation in Retail 3Pillar Global Playbook 4 Strategies to Delivering Personalization at Scale Cognizant Playbook Beyond Peak Delivery: Sustainable Shipping Alternatives Tecsys View all resources Best of What We're Reading Modern Retail Lowe’s is rethinking its annual spring sale to focus more on design inspiration Vogue Business Post-pandemic playbook: Reviving US department stores Supply Chain Dive Ever Given and the Suez Canal: A list of affected ships and what delays mean for shippers The Philadelphia Inquirer How COVID-19 will change retail, home sales, travel and working from home The Wall Street Journal Retailers and Landlords Clash Over What Counts as a Sale Reuters U.S. regulator opens inquiry into Wall Street's blank check IPO frenzy - sources Suggest a story we should read Upcoming Events 5 Growing Fraud Threats to Omnichannel Businesses April 6, 2021 - April 6, 2021 | Webinar 2pm ET Unlocking the Power of Customer Loyalty April 14, 2021 - April 14, 2021 | Webinar 2pm ET 2021 Consumer Research: How COVID Changed Online Shopping and Brand Trust April 27, 2021 - April 27, 2021 | Webinar 2pm ET Dive Into a Topic Technology Consumer Trends Marketing E-commerce Mobile Commerce Payments Logistics Corporate News Loss Prevention Share Retail Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Retail Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.retaildive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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