Poshmark falls short even with supply chain advantages

Weighing on the resale specialist's profits and sales are new privacy changes on Apple products. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2021

Global Brands to wind down

The company, which owns brands and makes products for others, has been facing severe liquidity shortages and strains from the pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2021

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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

ThredUp ends styling box option as Q3 revenues soar

ThredUp is benefiting from its domestic sourcing and low pricing, and doesn't depend on the fourth quarter as much as other retailers, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2021

Rent-A-Center's Acima fintech unit under investigation in 39 states

The virtual lease-to-own specialist was acquired less than a year ago for $1.3 billion as Rent-A-Center seeks digital scale and retail partners. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2021

Retailers hail infrastructure deal as good news for the supply chain

After endless talk in Washington about the need to rebuild, the president will soon sign a trillion-dollar package with $550 billion in spending over five years.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2021

American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain

The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 8, 2021

17 retailers have filed for IPOs in 2021. What does that say about the industry?

From Warby Parker and Allbirds to Claire's and Mattress Firm, companies across sectors are seizing the opportunity to enter the public markets.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 8, 2021

How high will sales rise? Predictions for the 2021 holiday season

With everything from a 7% rise to an 11% surge, experts differ on exactly how much holiday sales will grow this year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 5, 2021

Centric Brands, WHP Global team up to buy Joe's Jeans for more than $48M

Previous owner Sequential Brands Group has been dismantling its portfolio through the bankruptcy process.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2021

Nike is on track to make $50 billion this year. How much is that, really?

The athletics brand is a standout in its space, but how much does it make compared to the broader retail industry? We help put Nike's revenue in perspective.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond launches online marketplace, partners with Kroger

The home goods retailer on Tuesday also said it will complete its stock buyback program by the end of this fiscal year, two years ahead of schedule.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 3, 2021

Serta taps leader of its Tuft & Needle unit as new CEO

Shelley Huff is set to take over the mattress specialist as it chases sales in a market reshaped by DTC brands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2021

Ralph Lauren is opening 90 new stores this year

The brand is in search of the ideal balance of wholesale, where BMO analysts find margins to be more robust, and direct-to-consumer sales.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2021

Glossier brings on new CFO, chief commercial officer

Vanessa Wittman, who took the chief finance role just over two years ago, will be replaced by Seun Sodipo, most recently a finance executive at Stripe.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2021

Under Armour CEO: 'The majority of our transformational work' is done

CFO Dave Bergman also said the retailer in the third quarter saw its strongest top and bottom line results in its history.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2021

CBL exits bankruptcy, jettisons $1.7B in debt

The mall operator filed for Chapter 11 last fall as retail bankruptcies and unpaid rent during the pandemic's worst months took their toll. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2021

How Walmart is testing sustainable bags

The retailer is making progress on finding solutions to replace single-use plastic bags through several in-store pilots and initiatives.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2021

Sequential sells activewear brands to private equity for $330M

The brand conglomerate struggled under a heavy debt load until it declared bankruptcy earlier this year and made plans to sell its assets.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2021

GameStop COO is out after 7 months on the job

Amazon veteran Jenna Owens came amid a broad leadership shuffle at the gaming retailer, which is trying to accelerate a transformation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 1, 2021

Children's company Lovevery raises $100M, launches mobile app

Over the past year, the toy and educational content company has partnered with Target and expanded internationally in pursuit of growth.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2021

Why are department stores a target for e-commerce spinoffs?

Those who've declared the Saks online-offline split a success now want the same for Macy's and Kohl's. Here's why they're vulnerable.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2021

'We're not trying to leave beauty at all': Birchbox's founder on its acquisition by healthcare firm FemTec

Katia Beauchamp, who will move from CEO to strategic adviser, doesn't see the acquisition as a pivot or a departure, but rather a "natural evolution."

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 29, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Beyoncé's Ivy Park, Adidas partner with Peloton on apparel

REI also launched a fund to invest in founders of color, and the iconic, overpriced "Fantasy Gifts" from Neiman Marcus are back.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 29, 2021

ThredUp's third-party platform may be more lucrative than its secondhand clothing sales: Wells Fargo

The used clothing site's side gig, "resale-as-a-service" or RaaS, has lined up the likes of Walmart, Madewell, Adidas and others as the market skyrockets.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2021

Amazon Q3 retail sales rise only slightly as profits plummet

The e-commerce giant grappled with ballooning costs and falling revenue in the period, reflecting challenges that other retailers also face right now.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2021