Some #GoodNewsRetail from Last Week

This is a non-exhaustive list of some positive retail developments I caught over the past 10 days, as I tweeted. Please share yours on Twitter using #GoodNewsRetail.

• Turns out balloons are ”pandemic-proof” 🎉 #GoodNewsRetail (article)

• One of the more creative shopping holidays I’ve seen, and the Cosmo + Klarna tie-up is intriguing. #GoodNewsRetail (article)

• Positive digital & store comps, moving functions from HBC to ⁦Saks, furloughed workers returning. #GoodNewsRetail (WWD, sub. req.)

• Old Navy is launching a different kind of campaign, honoring young activists protesting instead of cute kids hopping on the school bus. I’m obsessed with this! #GoodNewsRetail (article)

• Shoppable windows outside, staffed warehouse inside. Creative, COVID-era blend of retail trends & diversity needs from Create & Cultivate. #GoodNewsRetail (WWD, sub. req.)