6 Foxtrot stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot locations last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2024

Amid ongoing declines, Stitch Fix pilots customer experience improvements for summer launch

A core group of customers is keeping and spending more per box, suggesting that the company is on the right track, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2024

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

By Retail Dive staff

Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar

The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.

By Nate Delesline III • June 5, 2024

Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper exec as CFO

The fast-growing startup, known for its canned water, has entered new beverage categories while adding experienced executives to its C-suite.

By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2024

New products boost Bath & Body Works in Q1 as candle sales decline

With steeper competition, the retailer is losing market share, including in one of its signature product lines, according to GlobalData research.

By Daphne Howland • June 4, 2024

After abruptly shuttering its stores, Outdoor Voices has a new owner

Consortium Brand Partners, which also owns Draper James, plans to open new stores next year and expand into adjacent product categories.

By Cara Salpini • June 4, 2024

Costco’s CFO calls $1.50 hot dog ‘safe’ in debut earnings call

The retailer’s new finance chief, Gary Millerchip, is staying the course on the company’s popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo pricing.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2024

Children’s Place CEO Jane Elfers out after 14 years

Muhammad Umair, who joined as a board member in February when Mithaq Capital bought a majority stake in the company, will serve as interim chief.

By Nate Delesline III • June 3, 2024

Gap Inc. turns a corner as all brands notch gains in Q1

Under CEO Richard Dickson, who arrived last August, the apparel retailer is working to improve operational efficiencies as well as brand storytelling.

By Daphne Howland • May 31, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores

The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024

Ulta cuts guidance as it loses share in prestige beauty

The beauty retailer said 1,000 new points of distribution in the category have opened in the past two years, a possible nod to Kohl’s Sephora tie-up.

By Cara Salpini • May 31, 2024

Nordstrom Rack continues to overshadow the department store in Q1

Both banners enjoyed sales increases, though margins were challenged by shrink caused by theft in its transportation network.

By Daphne Howland • May 31, 2024

Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout, reduce new store openings

Despite a 6% Q1 net sales rise and performance that beat analyst expectations, shrink remains a significant headwind, CEO says.

By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2024

Birkenstock logs record Q2 revenue increase of 22%

In its second earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company, the Germany-based footwear giant raised its outlook after gains in the quarter.

By Laurel Deppen • May 31, 2024

Foot Locker: ‘I think it’s fair to say Nike’s going back on offense’

The retailer, which saw sales fall nearly 3% in Q1, teased a return to growth with Nike later this year and expressed excitement about upcoming innovation.

By Cara Salpini • May 30, 2024

Kohl’s touts progress in Q1 despite sales declines, loss

Aside from some merchandising improvements, the department store isn’t revamping its stores. Some analysts say that’s a mistake.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2024

Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program

The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.

By Caroline Jansen • May 29, 2024

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sets a record with billion-dollar Q1

The retailer is considering more brand extensions as one way to maintain its momentum.

By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2024

Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Feat Clothing

Co-founder Taylor Offer will step down as CEO while the remainder of Feat Clothing’s team will stay in place.

By Howard Ruben • May 29, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods is taking share ‘across the board’ as sales stay strong

As it expands House of Sport, openings of the experiential format at local malls are driving meaningful traffic growth to those shopping centers.

By Cara Salpini • May 29, 2024

GameStop raises $933M from stock sale

The funds could go toward acquisitions or investments, which may be important as its core business shrinks.

By Nate Delesline III • May 28, 2024

Margins balloon at Deckers as Hoka takes off

The running shoe line and sister brand Ugg lead a footwear portfolio that Wedbush calls “one of the fundamentally strongest names in our coverage.”

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2024

Walmart and Capital One break up

The retail behemoth and its credit card issuer said in a terse, joint press release Friday that they’re parting ways.

By Lynne Marek • May 28, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty reports $1B in net sales and Wayfair opens its first large-format store

The cosmetics brand increased sales 77% year over year, while the DTC furniture company debuted a store in Wilmette, Illinois. 

By Retail Dive Staff • May 24, 2024

VF names new CFO, still feels revenue slump as it considers selling assets

The declining performance of the Vans brand continued to weigh on the apparel and footwear conglomerate’s Q4 earnings despite various transformation programs.

By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2024