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  • Dick's CEO Ed Stack to step down in February

    Company veteran Lauren Hobart, who joined the company as chief marketing officer in 2011, will take over the top spot.

    By Nov. 24, 2020
  • Best Buy posts 'blockbuster' Q3 with digital sales up nearly 175%

    The electronics retailer has kept up its winning streak amid the pandemic, while its growth bodes well for the U.S. consumer.

    By Nov. 24, 2020
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    Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of startup assets

    The retailer will purchase select properties, including talent and technology, from peer-to-peer delivery firm JoyRun.

    By Jeff Wells • Nov. 24, 2020
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    With relatively few stores, Amazon touts holiday pickup options

    The e-commerce giant is suddenly at something of a disadvantage as fulfillment promptness remains a worry.

    By Nov. 23, 2020
  • Ugg opened its first flagship store in NYC.
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    Ugg opens first flagship in NYC

    The retailer will open a fleet of flagship stores internationally starting in 2021. 

    By Nov. 23, 2020
  • Why off-price won't change much, even after a pandemic

    With apparel sales sliding and e-commerce more important than ever, these retailers were expected to scramble. Their third quarter showed otherwise.

    By Nov. 23, 2020
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    Lululemon names new CFO

    Meghan Frank has served as co-CFO in the interim since April, and her appointment comes shortly after several exec moves in October.

    By Nov. 20, 2020
  • Caleres moves to shut Naturalizer stores and focus on e-commerce.
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    Caleres to close 133 Naturalizer stores in shift to digital

    Hit by the pandemic, many of the locations under the women's footwear brand had become unprofitable, while more sales were originating online.

    By Nov. 20, 2020
  • Ross keeps customers coming to stores in steady Q3

    Profits declined more than 64%, but the off-price retailer stayed in the black and even bested its rivals despite having no e-commerce.

    By Nov. 20, 2020
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    Victoria's Secret rebound lifts L Brands as Q3 profits soar

    While Bath & Body Works for several quarters seemed to be the retailer's only hope, its lingerie brand's new strength is poised to change that narrative.

    By Nov. 19, 2020
  • RadioShack brand acquired by new owner of Pier 1, Modell's IP

    Retail Ecommerce Ventures has been on a buying spree of distressed retail intellectual property. 

    By Nov. 19, 2020
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    Despite 'strong' Q3, Macy's operating loss approaches $5B for the year

    The retailer's e-commerce rose at a steady clip and brought in new and younger customers, but its stores may be a problem even when they're open.

    By Nov. 19, 2020
  • Walmart hires personal shoppers for the holiday 2020 season.
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    Walmart doubles number of personal shoppers for the holidays

    The big-box retailer has over 150,000 associates dedicated to filling orders, including grocery.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2020
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    The Backroom: J.C. Penney's slow ride through bankruptcy

    The department store's deal to sell itself to landlords Simon and Brookfield is in its final stages. But the retailer's struggles are far from over.

    By Retail Dive Team • Nov. 19, 2020
  • As pandemic continues, Home Depot and Lowe's continue to reap benefits

    Heading into the winter months, analysts don't expect the sales boom to subside as consumers will be forced to stay inside more.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
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    Target steals more market share as same-day channels grow 217% in Q3

    The retailer posted banner numbers across the board as consumers leaned on its digital-first services, and flocked to its stores, too.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
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    Wedding apparel retailer Brideside abruptly shuts down

    Customers that have questions about orders are instructed to contact individual designers because the company is "no longer able to field inquiries." 

    By Nov. 18, 2020
  • TJX to launch HomeGoods e-commerce as the category fuels stellar Q3

    The off-price retailer faces uncertainty during the holiday quarter, however, and that may not ease until the pandemic ends.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
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    Out of stocks hit Casper's top line

    The online mattress brand faced net revenue declines of 3.3%, while others in the category continue to win during the pandemic.

    By Nov. 17, 2020
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    Amazon jumps into pharmacy business, Prime members set to get steeper discounts

    This move is a direct threat to retail pharmacy incumbents. CVS Health and Walgreens were hit in early market trading.

    By Samantha Liss • Nov. 17, 2020
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    Kohl's disappoints in Q3 despite location advantage

    The retailer proved the benefit of being away from the mall, but weak e-commerce hurt in the period as the pandemic discourages indoor shopping.

    By Nov. 17, 2020
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    Walmart sales gains slow in Q3 but remain strong ahead of the holidays

    The retailer's sales rose 6.2% in the U.S. thanks to higher ticket values as visits slowed. 

    By Nov. 17, 2020
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    Francesca's to close 140 stores

    The apparel retailer, which runs most of its stores in malls, also reiterated that it might take its restructuring efforts to bankruptcy court.

    By Nov. 16, 2020
  • Tailored Brands looks to exit bankruptcy later this month

    The owner of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank won court approval for its bankruptcy plan, which would eliminate some $686 million in debt.

    By Nov. 16, 2020
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    Taubman agrees to discount, clearing path to Simon merger

    The largest U.S. mall developer shows signs of stress as the pandemic accelerates the model's decline, so likely needs to take over its smaller rival.

    By Nov. 16, 2020