Tuesday Morning gets a lifeline from Pier 1 owners

Retail Ecommerce Ventures is set to provide the retailer with new debt capital as well as access to its e-commerce platform and Pier 1 goods.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 12, 2022

What happened to off-price retail this year?

The segment has thrived whether the economy was up or down, but its traditional resilience may not be what it once was.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2022

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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

The Weekly Closeout: Bloomingdale’s turns 150 and Jerry Seinfeld models for Kith

The department store has a slew of celebrations lined up and the sitcom star is just the latest in a history of unexpected models for the streetwear brand.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 9, 2022

Qurate downgraded by S&P on demand, supply chain challenges

The QVC owner is facing demand declines while prepping for a post-television era.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2022

As it burns through cash, GameStop says it’s ready to start thinking about profits again

The retailer has pivoted quickly from hires and investments to cost-cutting. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 8, 2022

Lovesac pushes sales up 45% in the second quarter

The DTC brand exceeded its own expectations for top and bottom line growth at a time when other digitally native brands struggle to reach profitability.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2022

Target CEO Brian Cornell signs on for 3 more years as chief

The company changed its retirement policy for the executive, who led it through multiple upheavals and a $40 billion expansion in its sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond names interim CFO following executive’s death

The retailer announced Chief Accounting Officer Laura Crossen would take over responsibilities in the interim after Gustavo Arnal’s death on Friday.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated Sept. 7, 2022

With volatility and recession talk everywhere, what are retailers’ actual financial risks?

Some players have gotten stronger since the pandemic began. But 2021’s boom times papered over weakness in others.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2022

Kohl’s gets $2B bid for real estate: Reuters

The retailer has reportedly discussed a leaseback deal with a private equity firm following a breakdown in acquisition talks earlier this year.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond’s CFO, Gustavo Arnal, dead at 52

Arnal, who joined the home retailer in 2020, previously held roles at Avon, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 4, 2022

Amazon hits major setback in bid to overturn Staten Island union vote

An official with the National Labor Relations Board recommended the company’s objection to the voting process be rejected and the union certified.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 2, 2022

Lululemon Q2 revenue reaches $1.9B as high-income shoppers continue spending

The athletics apparel brand didn’t rely on markdowns during the quarter and will soon release a membership program, according to CEO Calvin McDonald.

By Dani James • Sept. 2, 2022

Sam’s Club increases membership fee for the first time in almost a decade

Basic membership costs will go from $45 to $50, while the price of a “Plus” membership will rise from $100 to $110.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 1, 2022

Bridal a bright spot in Signet’s Q2 as sales, profit decline

The jewelry conglomerate sees more potential in the bridal market as weddings resume, and unlike other retailers maintained its outlook for the year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2022

Sears Holdings $175M settlement with Lampert has court approval

The settlement clears the way for a resolution to the company’s grinding, expensive Chapter 11 case.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off staff as part of turnaround plan

The retailer also announced it has secured $500 million in new financing and will sell shares to raise additional cash.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 31, 2022

Chewy nudges sales up 12.8% and learns a new trick: profitability

Recurring purchases of key essentials have helped the online pet specialist grow revenue while its costs are easing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2022

PVH to lay off 10% of its global workforce in coming months amid weak apparel demand

Trish Donnelly, who arrived from Urban Outfitters last year to lead Calvin Klein globally and all the company’s brands in North America, is leaving.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2022

Peloton delays filing of 10-K report

Following last week’s news of a $1.2 billion Q4 net loss, the brand needs more time for accounting to file its 10-K.

By Dani James • Aug. 31, 2022

What Walmart and Target’s performance told us about retail for the rest of 2022

Inventory, margins, traffic, pricing, food, gas, costs, holidays: The two giants act as a window into the market that everyone is trying to peer through.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2022

Best Buy US sales slide 13% as inflation, discounting take toll

The retailer is trying to navigate volatility as strong demand in electronics subsides and other players clear out their excess inventory.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2022

Burlington falls behind off-price rivals in Q2 as lower-income households feel inflation’s pinch

The retailer's struggle in the period is also a bad sign for apparel sales in general, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2022

Back-to-school consumers are holding out for discounts

Shoppers have had different priorities this summer and remain focused on saving money as inflation squeezes their budgets.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2022

Alex and Ani has $17.5M loan as it seeks growth after bankruptcy

The jewelry retailer known for its charm bracelets filed for Chapter 11 in 2021 after years of fast growth and disruptions both external and internal.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2022