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Casper taps Walmart e-commerce vet as COO
Charles Liu replaces Greg Macfarlane, who stepped down from the chief operating and CFO roles last May.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 3, 2021 -
DTC brand Native launches hair care line
The company, which primarily sells deodorants and soaps, is debuting its first line of hair products exclusively at Target.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 3, 2021 -
8 DTC trends to watch in 2021
While the broader industry outlook remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Digitally native brands will continue to adapt and evolve in the year ahead.
By Caroline Jansen , Cara Salpini , Maria Monteros • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO
In the third quarter, the founder will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who now leads the company's profitable AWS cloud services unit.
By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 2, 2021 -
GameStop's stock exploded, but traffic to its stores is still down
Over 2020, visits to the retailer were down more than 27% at the gaming retailer, according to Placer.ai.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Hudson's Bay lays off 600 store workers in Canada
The company, which also owns Saks Fifth Avenue and went private last year, said government-enforced lockdowns forced the workforce reduction.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Kendra Scott steps down as CEO of namesake accessories company
Tom Nolan, who has been with the company since 2014, will take on the top role as Scott remains executive chairwoman and majority owner.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Do malls have any business getting into retail?
REITs' expanding ownership of troubled retailers complicates an investment setup dependent on steady revenue.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Toys R Us closes its last 2 US stores just over a year after re-launch
The stores were part of a joint venture with b8ta to re-launch the beloved retail brand and provide a marketing platform for toymakers.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 1, 2021 -
QVC launches livestream shopping channel on YouTube TV
The shopping network is now available on streaming services with a total of 8 million subscribers, including through Hulu + Live TV and AT&T TV.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Nike exec jumps to Crocs
Emma Minto had various leadership roles at the athletic powerhouse for 16 years, and makes the leap as demand for comfy footwear soars.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Where to run a store now
The pandemic has changed some consumer habits for the long term, and that alters the retail landscape.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Stores are open, but the pandemic keeps shoppers away
Despite effective vaccines and more government relief, consumers are playing it safe as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and variants emerge.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Crate and Barrel, Parachute team up for exclusive collection
The partnership will put the DTC bedding brand in 65 of Crate and Barrel's physical stores and on its website.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Neiman's chief digital officer out amid e-commerce revamp
Katie Mullen is leaving, as alums from Apple and Victoria Beckham join the company's merchandising and customer experience team.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Target partners with Levi’s for lifestyle collection
The big-box retailer is launching a limited-edition line with Levi Strauss, which includes home, pet, accessories and apparel.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Podcast
The Backroom: Family Video, GameStop and the precarious lives of media stores
The team breaks down what went wrong for the last video chain as well as the fates of other retailers of cultural products.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 28, 2021 -
VF's supreme brand right now is The North Face
The apparel company spent $2.1 billion to beef up its portfolio with the viral streetwear label Supreme, but "gorpwear" is where it's at. Just ask Gucci.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Starbucks exec Rosalind Brewer to take over as Walgreens CEO
She replaces Stefano Pessina, who will shift to become executive chairman of the board after leading the drugstore retailer for six years.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Express is 'hemorrhaging cash' even as investors gobble up its stock: report
The struggling fashion brand won a financial lifeline in the form of a loan from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. But its sector's travails continue.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Franchise Group acquires Pet Supplies Plus for $700M
The deal, which is expected to close by March, comes as the pet retail industry is performing particularly well.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Amazon to grow its Boston tech hub, add 3K jobs
The e-commerce giant is expanding its presence in the city, building on plans for growth at several other of its tech hubs as well.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Small format ‘Bloomies’ to open this fall
The 22,000-square-foot store is being built in the Mosaic District in Virginia and marks yet another blow to the traditional mall from parent Macy's.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Beauty retailer L'Occitane files Chapter 11
The brand's U.S. unit looks to use bankruptcy to shed stores as the pandemic weighs on brick-and-mortar sales and accelerates a shift to digital.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Court OKs Christopher & Banks' Ch. 11 sale of e-commerce unit
The bankrupt apparel seller is unloading its online business to an affiliate of Hilco after moving to close its stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 1, 2021