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Amazon sued by California on allegations it blocks price competition

The state’s attorney general alleges that the e-commerce giant keeps sellers and wholesalers from offering lower prices outside its site.

Shrink costs retailers over $94B in 2021: NRF

In response to shrinkage concerns, retailers expect to spend more on loss prevention and technology, a new NRF survey found.

Rothy’s prevails in court as Birdies agrees to cease selling disputed shoe design

The DTC shoe companies have been in court since April, and Rothy’s on Wednesday vowed to continue to vigorously defend its intellectual property.

Running brand On creates shoe made from carbon emissions

The shoe, Cloudprime, is made of about 70% CO2, and will need more investment to be brought to consumers at scale.

Walmart leans into personalization with app, site upgrades

The retailer added new recommendation and visualization functions to digital apparel shopping and upgraded its gift registries, among other changes. 

Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity

The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.

Ikea adds delivery perks to loyalty program

The retailer is offering Ikea Family members a 5% discount on eligible in-store purchases and discounts on select delivery methods for online orders.

Vince to shut down Rebecca Taylor

The company is in discussions with lenders to finalize the wind down plan, which is expected to include selling off assets and exiting business channels. 

Fossil hires chief marketer

While some retailers and brands hire veteran marketing talent, research suggests that companies are bumping up their marketing budgets.

Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy as it works through liquidation

The regional sporting goods specialist at its height had 230 stores. After a series of deals and tribulations, it’s winding down to zero.

Holiday spending to rise 7.1%: Mastercard

In its latest report, the credit card company anticipates shoppers will want discounts this holiday season to combat rising inflation. 

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

Peloton co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi to exit

The news follows a year of executive changes and widening net losses for the home gym brand.

American Eagle exec named Lands’ End CEO

Andrew McLean will assume the CEO role following the planned retirement of current chief executive Jerome Griffith in January. 

Holiday sales growth expected to slow this season: report

Inflation is projected to impact consumer spending overall, while e-commerce sales are expected to grow more this season according to Deloitte.

Despite a strong Q2, Rent the Runway will lay off a quarter of its corporate employees by the end of the year

The apparel rental firm remains upbeat about its long-term prospects but is slashing costs to clear a path to profitability, executives said Monday.

Best Buy bucks the glut trend, boasting healthy inventory

The consumer electronics company saw inventory down 6% year over year in Q2.

MeUndies bulks up executive team with new CFO, chief marketer

The two new execs will oversee key functions as the DTC brand charts its growth path.

West Elm partners with DTC office furniture brand Branch

The partnership adds to West Elm’s growing assortment of direct-to-consumer brands and helps expand its new business-to-business offering.

Target partners with FAO Schwarz on exclusive, multiyear deal

The retailer's stores will feature a dedicated space for the toy company, with demonstrations at select stores throughout the holiday season.

Belk names CEO

Don Hendricks, who has been serving as the department store’s interim CEO since May, has taken the top role. 

Consumers want gender-neutral clothing. Some retailers are listening.

As demand grows for inclusive shopping experiences, brands are entering a category that changes the way labels and sizing work.

Kohl’s expands adaptive products offer with apparel for adults

The effort furthers the retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals and its access to what may be a $400 billion-plus market in just five years.

Tuesday Morning gets a lifeline from Pier 1 owners

Retail Ecommerce Ventures is set to provide the retailer with new debt capital as well as access to its e-commerce platform and Pier 1 goods.

With volatility and recession talk everywhere, what are retailers’ actual financial risks?

Some players have gotten stronger since the pandemic began. But 2021’s boom times papered over weakness in others.