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The Container Store lays off 100 employees amid ongoing sales declines
The move affects about 2.5% of the retailer’s workforce and follows lowered guidance for its fiscal year, which ends in a month.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as US demand remains weak
The company lowered prices to entice budget-conscious shoppers, but now plans some increases to help restore margins.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse
The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Rowing Blazers sells majority stake to Burch Creative Capital
The deal will allow the preppy streetwear brand to develop a womenswear line and expand its retail footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Warby Parker eyes 40 new stores as it closes 2023 with revenue up 12%
The vision brand, which operates 237 stores, still sees the opportunity for at least 900 locations, but wants its e-commerce business to return to growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Zulily IP assets put up for sale
The sale includes customer data, domain names, over 200 trademarks and code for the brand’s proprietary app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Lowe’s net sales fall 17% in Q4
Executives announced $140 million in discretionary year-end bonuses for assistant store managers and front-line workers.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Macy’s to close 150 more stores in 3 years
New CEO Tony Spring said underperforming stores must close even if they are cash-flow positive, telling analysts: “The bar has now been raised.”
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Wolverine sees 20.8% revenue slip in Q4
The Merrell and Sweaty Betty owner is expecting further declines in the 2024 fiscal year.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Dillard’s manages ‘respectable’ holiday quarter
A challenging consumer environment kept a lid on the department store’s success in the period, but there were some bright spots.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Bankruptcy court OKs Instant Brands restructuring plan
The company, which has a brand portfolio that includes Corelle and Pyrex, expects to exit Chapter 11 this month.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Mattel taps new head of dolls and will VF Corp sell one of its biggest brands?
Krista Berger is the new senior vice president of Barbie and will lead the dolls division at the toy company. Meanwhile, the apparel conglomerate is reviewing its brand assets.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Home Depot issues cautious outlook after soft Q4
The economy is leading consumers to delay purchases for big projects, but push forward with smaller ones, executives said.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Wayfair’s revenue inches up 0.4% in Q4 as the home category remains challenged
The online home goods retailer called 2023 the “Year of the Reset” as it turned to layoffs, among other things, to cut costs.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Etsy cedes the market for cheap goods and ultra-fast delivery to Amazon, Walmart, Shein and Temu
The marketplace is working hard to keep mass-produced items off its site and lure discretionary dollars from reluctant consumers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Havenly
Havenly to acquire The Citizenry
The deal marks the third acquisition in two years for Havenly, which also bought Interior Define and The Inside.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman
Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades VF Corp, expects sale of at least one major brand
Declines at VF’s top four labels will likely continue amid weakness in wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales — and not just at Vans.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Zevia taps new CFO amid growth push
The CFO swap comes as Zevia fights to bolster growth amid financial challenges and competitive demand for healthier beverages.
By Grace Noto • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall
The sportswear brand finally posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3B as annual revenue climbs 6%
The company reported double-digit growth in its advertising unit for the year, while e-commerce sales surpassed $100 billion.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Macy’s faces proxy fight after rejecting takeover bid
Will investors be tempted by the idea of capitalizing on the department store's real estate holdings?
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Mild winter hits Ace Hardware sales in Q4
But the retailer cooperative swung into the black in the period, and stores made inroads with overstocks by the end of the year.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Crocs reaches ‘record’ annual revenue of nearly $4B
The company said it’s in the early days of implementing a retail strategy for its Heydude brand and plans to open 30 outlet locations this year.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Express CEO seeks to ease bankruptcy concerns
In a memo on Wednesday, Stewart Glendinning said the apparel retailer is awaiting a $52 million CARES Act payment to help with long-term liquidity.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 15, 2024
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