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Madison Reed names chief marketing, digital officers

The company also appointed Michael Dubin, founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club, to its board. 

Revlon scrambles to stabilize its supply in bankruptcy

The cosmetics giant is racing to pay suppliers and catch up on production so it can fill orders for the pending holiday season.

Instacart and Walmart Canada launch virtual convenience store

Walmart Now offers delivery of around 4,000 grocery, pantry and household items, which are fulfilled through a handful of the retailer’s stores.

Foot Locker divests its team sales business

The sale comes as the retailer has nearly finished merging its Eastbay and Champs Sports brands into a single unit focused on young athletes. 

How retailers' attitudes toward unionization clash with their ESG policies

Consumers and investors are concerned that the industry’s stance on issues like collective bargaining at overseas suppliers isn't being applied to U.S. operations.

Walmart invests in supply chain AI company Symbotic

The retailer is deploying the company’s technology to increase capacity, accuracy and productivity at its distribution centers.

PayPal changes up its pricing

In a move that could increase or decrease charges for merchants, the company said it aims to better distinguish between personal and commercial payments on its system.

Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet."

Bed Bath & Beyond launches buy now, pay later option and rewards program

The retailer’s tier-based program offers perks like free shipping for select members and flexible payments, and it replaces the existing Beyond+ program.

American Eagle Outfitters launches NFT Apparel Shop

The collection features limited-edition shirts and hoodies with designs from NFT artists.

Walmart to release at-home and in-store AR tools

New features will use the retailer’s iOS app to create more personalized experiences for shoppers, and include benefits to store employees as well.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the retailer to rely more on airfreight.

Glossier to raise prices as production, shipping costs bite

Not all products will see a price hike, but the beauty brand acknowledged that with inflation soaring, “even this adjustment will impact our community.”

Amazon names grocery veteran to head consumer business

Doug Herrington, a 17-year company veteran who established AmazonFresh and was an executive at Webvan, will replace Dave Clark as head of the unit, formerly known as Worldwide Consumer.

Away expands into outdoor travel

The new line, F.A.R — For All Routes, features a duffle bag, backpacks, a messenger bag and more.

Ron Johnson's Enjoy Technology wants to create a new form of retail. But first it must survive.

The former J.C. Penney CEO has built out a fleet of mobile stores to bring the shopping experience to homes. Its losses are mounting, though, and cash is running out.

Gap Inc. unveils 4 lab stores at San Francisco headquarters

The struggling retailer will use the spaces to test tech, customer experiences and product innovations for Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta.

Alo Yoga accepts crypto payments, allows crypto paychecks

The DTC lifestyle brand is betting big on Web3 technology, although U.S. data suggests minimal usage of crypto for purchasing goods.

Macy's takes July Fourth bonanza to Web3 with free NFT drop

The collectibles are available via Macy’s new Discord channel, suggesting the brand wants to establish a stronger foothold in the popular chat app.

After much mulling, Office Depot owner rejects both sale and split

The office supplies specialist won’t be breaking itself up nor merging with rival Staples. Many twists and turns later, it has decided to stay whole.

Digital Brands says it is closer to Sundry acquisition

The brand operator has been seeking capital as it faces losses and vendor lawsuits, at the same time as it seeks scale for its business model. 

The Weekly Closeout: Deckers' COO steps down and Swarovski names CEO

David Lafitte exited the footwear retailer to pursue another opportunity, while the jewelry brand appointed its first chief outside of the founding family.

EBay acquires NFT marketplace KnownOrigin

The deal will usher in “a new era of digital collecting to the world’s top destination for collectibles,” according to eBay.

Lowe's releases limited-edition NFT collection, digital assets for builders

The retailer wants to focus on its digital offerings as its pandemic-induced boom declines.

Simon tests digital search tool for mall shoppers

Visitors can locate in-stock items on site at participating stores using the property’s interactive directory, or online before they head out.