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Deep DiveIs the road to bankruptcy paved by private equity?
Retail Dive analysis found that more than 15% of retailers acquired by private equity firms over the past 15 years have filed for Chapter 11, including major names like Toys R Us and Sports Authority.
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SponsoredWill AI really move the needle for retailers?
Improving the digital experience for consumers is important. Retailers are turning to technology to fill the gaps.
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Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle
The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.
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How Amazon's NYC HQ might hurt the city's already-struggling ad industry
The tech giant is establishing a sizable new hub near the heart of the marketing and advertising industries at a time when its own ad business is blowing up. History shows it can be both a powerful partner and a considerable disruptor.
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Apple's e-commerce leads all US retailers in cybersecurity
The Naughty and Nice list from LastPass ranked the best and worst online retailers in terms of security.
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Victoria's Secret CEO reportedly stepping down
Former Spanx CEO Jan Singer took over from longtime brand chief Sharen Turney a little over two years ago.
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Retail's largest private equity buyouts and how they've panned out
The largest acquisitions include some household names — PetSmart, Dollar General, Staples and Toys R Us among them. Some were successfully resold. Others have struggled or gone bust.
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EBay unveils toy book in print and online
The e-commerce player is looking to its marketplace to tout rare and retro toys as well as up-to-the-minute ones.
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Lord & Taylor settles state racial discrimination claims
The retailer's settlement with the Massachusetts attorney general highlights a common lack of explicit policies that prevent retail employees from treating customers unfairly based on race.
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ColumnHow retailers can tell stories by reading emotions
An emotionally engaging story about a product can lead to sales. But how do retailers know whether or not shoppers like what they hear, writes Dan O'Shea, a contributor to Retail Dive.
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A fight is brewing over Sears' survival in bankruptcy
Unsecured creditors and the hedge fund run by the company's chairman are already battling in court over the retailer's plan to sell its remaining stores in Chapter 11.
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Amazon to build supply chain hub in Nashville
The tech giant said it would build an Operations Center of Excellence in the Tennessee capital, in addition to new headquarters in New York City and Northern Virginia.
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Sports retailers struggle with systemic culture problems
Allegations against several companies — including Nike, Under Armour and Adidas — raise questions about the root causes of a spate of recent claims.
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Nordstrom employee data breached
Retailers are among the least trusted by consumers when it comes to keeping personal data safe.
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Many shoppers say marketing emails aren't effective on mobile
Promotional emails may not be designed for an era in which 70% of consumers are using smartphones to view them, according to a new survey.
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Deep Dive
Retail and private equity: An in-depth look at the risky relationship
To explore the impact 15 years of leveraged buyouts has had on the industry, Retail Dive compiled data on acquisitions and outcomes from multiple sources. Here's what we found.
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Macy's posts 4th straight quarter of comps growth
According to GlobalData Retail, the number of people planning to visit the retailer for the holidays has risen for the first time in more than eight years.
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Walmart announces predictive scheduling for all US stores
Employees can work a set schedule for months at a time, or opt for more flexibility — with all scheduling administered through an app.
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The 'explosion': When private equity money came for retail
Over the past 20 years, leveraged buyouts in the industry have come in two big waves as Wall Street investors sought higher returns and took advantage of cheap debt.
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Amazon relying on its marketplace to sell apparel
While third-party sales expand, brands and customers prefer the e-commerce giant's own retail channel, according to a report from Coresight Research.
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Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations
The company also announced a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Deep DiveRetailers lure shoppers with in-store holiday experiences
More physical stores are fighting to give consumers just what they crave — an experience.
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Flipkart CEO resigns over allegations
Co-founder Binny Bansal stayed on to oversee operations after Walmart acquired the Indian e-tailer, but unspecified misconduct allegations have forced him out.
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The Home Depot shrugs off housing slump
The home improvement retailer is steadily distancing itself from rivals as the choice among consumers and professionals alike.
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Deep Dive8 retailers that could go bankrupt in the next year
With Sears Holdings and Mattress Firm filing Chapter 11 this fall, Retail Dive looked at other retailers that have debt, cash and competitive issues, and may be vulnerable.
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