Stitch Fix’s Q1 FY 2019 earnings surpassed earnings estimates, amid expansions in its selections and new data from its Style Shuffle game. Active user growth, however, was a disappointment. Executives say the company has been able to leverage additional data sets from the service, as the company has rolled out expanded selections for women as well as a new line for kids in an effort to serve the entire household.  Read More...

Months after Toys R Us shuttered, other retailers are eagerly trying to fill the gap left by the iconic chain. U.K. toy retailer Hamleys, for one, is considering opening a flagship in a 30,000-square-foot New York City space. And Walmart and Target are doubling down on their toy selection — and using in-store experiences to bring in shoppers.  Read More...

Giving Customers What They Want

In retail, the customer is always right, and the retailer’s job is to give them whatever they want. And while the technologies to do just that are ever-improving, the essential challenge is knowing what your consumer wants, even if they themselves aren’t sure what that is yet.  Read More...