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    Brookfield sells off its interest in Forever 21 as retail drags down Q1

    The REIT, which is set to go private in the third quarter, also recently walked away from three malls with delinquent loans.

    By May 7, 2021
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    Walmart gives diverse suppliers option for early payment to help increase access to capital

    The retailer is expanding its early payments program through a partnership with the financial technology company C2FO.

    By A.B. Brown • May 7, 2021
  • Wayfair CEO sees growth potential post-pandemic

    The retailer, which has largely benefited over the past year by operating both online and in an in-demand category, reported 49% revenue gains in Q1.

    By May 6, 2021
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    J.C. Penney cuts 650 jobs under new owners

    The layoffs came after an operational review by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management. 

    By May 6, 2021
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    Office Depot parent plans to break up its retail and B2B businesses

    The office supplies retailer intends to split itself into two separate companies shortly after rebuffing an offer from Staples and its backer, Sycamore Partners.

    By May 6, 2021
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    ModCloth changes hands once again

    When financial firm Go Global Retail bought the brand from Walmart in 2019, it wasn't interested in quickly flipping it, but the pandemic interfered.

    By May 6, 2021
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    Wells Fargo finds apparel on the upswing

    E-commerce has slowed and stimulus checks are dwindling, but the analysts found that store traffic is up, inventory is lean and margins are fatter.

    By May 5, 2021
  • Owner of Lids acquires South Moon Under

    Private investment vehicle Ames Watson says it wants to grow the Maryland-based fashion retailer. 

    By May 5, 2021
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    Gap Inc. to sell Intermix to private equity firm

    The boutique opened in New York nearly 30 years ago and was acquired by the conglomerate in 2012, but as a retailer of other brands, it never quite fit.

    By May 5, 2021
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    Under Armour puts SEC battle, pandemic woes behind it in Q1

    For $9 million, the brand settled its claims with the SEC, while also reporting earnings that widely exceeded expectations.

    By May 4, 2021
  • David's Bridal takes on $70M loan as it preps for the return of weddings

    After last year's slump in ceremonies, the retailer is raising capital to speed up its growth and ride the anticipated wave as couples return to the aisle. 

    By May 4, 2021
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    What's next for Destination XL after last year's calamity in menswear?

    The big-and-tall specialist's sales shrank by nearly a third in 2020 as offices went dark and events were nixed. Executives discuss how they navigated the turmoil.

    By May 4, 2021
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    Amazon poised to overtake Walmart as largest retailer by 2025: report

    As e-commerce keeps up a blistering pace, the online specialist with its vast marketplace is forecast to exceed more than $630 billion in U.S. sales.

    By May 3, 2021
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    Best Buy COO steps down following banner 2020

    After 17 change-packed years at the electronics retailer, Mike Mohan is leaving the company and won't be replaced. 

    By April 30, 2021
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    Shopify revenue rises with increased online sales, e-commerce boom

    The company expects online sales to subside as the economy opens up, but anticipates business will continue growing this year. 

    By Vaidik Trivedi • April 29, 2021
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    Good news on vaccines, economy drives a sunnier view of retail at Moody's

    Profits will likely spike as pandemic pressure eases, with apparel and off-price players gaining the most. But a return to normal could also have a downside. 

    By April 29, 2021
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    Diaper brand Millie Moon launches exclusively at Target

    The partnership comes as Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies, plans to raise prices across the majority of its consumer goods in June.

    By Maria Monteros • April 29, 2021
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    The husk of Sears Holdings is still in bankruptcy — and $81M in the hole

    After a massively expensive Ch. 11, what's left of the company doesn't have enough cash to pay its professionals and outstanding vendor claims.

    By April 28, 2021
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    S&P turns positive on Macy's as apparel, economy gain steam

    Vaccines and stimulus are driving sales increases across the industry, and the battered department store sector's largest player stands to gain. 

    By April 27, 2021
  • Tractor Supply continues to win over rural America in Q1

    The retailer is benefiting from factors both in and out of its control, including the migration of millennials to the suburbs.

    By April 26, 2021
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    With Victoria's Secret sale talks on, L Brands aims for higher price: Bloomberg

    After strong recent sales, the company could now target a valuation of at least $2 billion to $3 billion in a potential sale, sources told the publication.

    By April 23, 2021
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    Love Beauty and Planet launches first refillable hair care at Target

    The brand debuted reusable shampoo and conditioner bottles in mass retail as part of its commitment to tackling sustainability.

    By Maria Monteros • April 23, 2021
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    Away co-founder Jen Rubio takes over as CEO

    From co-founder Steph Korey to Lululemon exec Stuart Haselden, the CEO torch has now been passed to Rubio as the brand preps for a travel comeback.

    By April 22, 2021
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    International players flock to US as consumers warm to buy now, pay later

    European and Australian companies that dominate the BNPL marketplace are taking on U.S. rivals.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 20, 2021
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    Closures, banner divestitures send Bed Bath & Beyond net sales down 16% in Q4

    But COO John Hartmann tells Retail Dive he remains confident in the strides the retailer has made in its three-year transformation plan.

    By April 15, 2021