MeeWee

"It’s time for retailers to pivot — again. That won’t come easily, though. Businesses continue to face congested U.S. ports and container shortages, backlogging merchandise, which will make stocking shelves with fresh outfits all the more complicated."

So long, sweatpants. Americans show signs they're ready to get dressed up again As retailers like Urban Outfitters, Gap and Nordstrom prepare for customers to refresh their wardrobes, they continue to face congested ports.

Paid vs. free loyalty programs. Urban Outfitters is testing UP, their paid membership program.

"Urban Outfitters' test program is somewhat unusual for a retailer that mostly sells apparel, though paid membership programs have been a staple of warehouse chains like Costco and BJ's Wholesale since their inception."

Urban Outfitters tests paid membership program to boost loyalty The program offers free shipping and returns, as well as other benefits, across the retailer's brands at a time when shoppers are demanding more convenience.