Hurley owner Bluestar bids $60M for Justice tween brand

Ascena Retail Group also told a bankruptcy court that it will close 97 more stores, including Justice, Lane Bryant and Loft locations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2020

EBay creates 'Certified Refurbished' program for reselling used goods

The initiative is part of the platform's effort to continue to gain trust with digital consumers through authentication processes. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 22, 2020

The naked truth about apparel's future

The segment was in free fall even before the pandemic. But a bleak 2020 could give way to new opportunities.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2020

ThredUp confidentially files to go public

The resale apparel market has remained strong during the pandemic and could be key for the sector after it finally wanes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2020

Another 'Bealls' buys Stage Stores IP and other assets for $7M

A retailer that shares the name of one of the bankrupt company's banners acquired the national rights to the brand, resolving longstanding confusion.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2020

With new private label, Kohl's stakes strategy on the athleisure boom

More store space will be dedicated to the category, an attempt to become "the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle."

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2020

8 legacy retailers that wound up in bankruptcy this year

These companies made it through world wars, social upheaval and depressions, but met their undoing in a year defined by a pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2020

J.C. Penney signs deal to be taken over by landlords Simon and Brookfield

The parties hope to close the acquisition in time for the holidays.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 29, 2020

With fresh capital in hand, Allbirds moves into apparel

After raising $100 million in September, the DTC brand debuted a four-piece apparel collection at a time when many are fighting to survive in the space.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 20, 2020

Target gives frontline workers $70M in bonuses ahead of holidays

The retailer is paying $200 to employees as they face an unprecedented and likely stressful shopping season haunted by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2020

What September's retail sales rebound means for the holidays

As the U.S. faces another apparent pandemic surge, a wobbly economy and a national election, uncertainty rules.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2020

Stein Mart's IP up for sale

As it liquidates in bankruptcy, the discount retailer is putting its brand name and other nonphysical assets on the market.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2020

Life after liquidation: Why some brands thrive after closing shop and others don't

The market keeps growing for retail IP even after physical stores close. But does every dead retail brand need saving?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2020

Amazon returns to 'debt-fueled growth' amid online boom

The e-commerce giant has been frantically building capacity and could spend $20 billion on shipping in Q4 as sales surge, according to Moody's.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2020

Away's Steph Korey steps down as co-CEO

Former Lululemon exec Stuart Haselden is taking over as sole CEO, part of a plan the DTC brand announced earlier this year.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 15, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond to sell Christmas Tree Shops banner

Combined with a sale of its Linen Holdings business and a distribution center, the home goods retailer expects to generate some $250 million from the deals.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 14, 2020

Macy's taps retail consultant as CFO

Before joining Boston Consulting Group, Adrian Mitchell held various executive positions at retailers including Crate and Barrel and Target.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2020

Ascena moves to sell Justice tween brand for $35M

The apparel brand, once the top performer, has faltered in recent quarters, but CEO Gary Muto expects its bankruptcy auction to be competitive.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2020

Walmart spreads Black Friday deals throughout November

The retail giant plans three separate events that begin online and end in stores and will offer curbside pickup for sales event purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2020

Centric Brands exits bankruptcy

The company shed some $700 million in debt in Chapter 11 and is looking for growth upon emerging from the court process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 13, 2020

As holiday shopping begins, half of consumers hurt economically by pandemic

A new report from PwC found that many consumers are grappling with lost income and jobs, and a majority are also concerned about COVID-19 in stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2020

How much has executive diversity changed in retail?

In this package, Retail Dive examines racial and gender diversity in leadership roles from four different angles.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2020

Athletics retailers advertise diversity, but does their leadership reflect it?

Campaigns and company statements about systemic racism and women's rights abound in the athletics space. The pace of change is less certain.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2020

Bras and BB cream: Why aren't brands for women run by them?

In lingerie and beauty, a large part of the diversity battle is being fought on the highest ground: the C-suite.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2020

As retailers focus on diversity, executive representation is stagnant

Protests against systemic racism this year pushed retailers to take a magnifying glass to diversity, and many areas are lacking.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2020