Financial News: Page 94


  • Target's Favorite Day brand
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    Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats

    Favorite Day, which launches April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2021
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    The running list of major retail deals in 2021

    Authentic Brands officially moved to withdraw its IPO plans after receiving new private investments last fall.

    By Retail Dive Team • Updated Feb. 25, 2022
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    Retailers cheer as Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief clears the US Senate

    The legislation supports consumers and speeds up vaccinations, which some economists say could lead to the fastest economic recovery in years.

    By March 8, 2021
  • Foot Locker storefront
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    Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory

    The retailer is working with its vendors to find alternative routings, and expects its inventory position to improve this quarter, an executive said.

    By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2021
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    GameStop to name Ryan Cohen as next chairman

    The gaming retailer this year gave the Chewy founder and activist investor a board seat and leadership of a transformation group.

    By Updated April 8, 2021
  • Charming Charlie to open 14 new locations

    The women's apparel and accessories retailer plans to roll out additional stores nationwide over the summer and fall of this year.

    By March 8, 2021
  • Bankrupt retailers shell out millions in professional fees while trying to turn themselves around
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    Deep Dive

    Welcome to the lucrative world of retail bankruptcy

    A look at the most expensive Chapter 11 proceedings in retail and the players that have profited from them.

    By March 8, 2021
  • Whatnot receives $20M Series A funding round.
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    Livestream shopping platform Whatnot raises $20M

    Aiming to serve a niche, the company plans to expand into more collectible categories and emphasize the community element of collecting.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2021
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    Private equity pours $500M into Saks Fifth Avenue's e-commerce spinoff

    Insight Partners will take a minority stake in the deal, which is valued at $2 billion and allows owner HBC to unlock value from the luxury brand.

    By March 5, 2021
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    Kate Spade creative director Nicola Glass to exit

    The brand is in the middle of restructuring its leadership roles as it embarks upon a plan for growth.

    By March 5, 2021
  • Family Dollar Dollar Tree combo store
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    Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores

    A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's blends their assortment and aims for smaller, underserved markets. 

    By March 5, 2021
  • Off-pricers face slow recovery after a rough year

    Despite pressures that will remain this year, these retailers hold key advantages compared to department stores and other apparel sellers.

    By March 5, 2021
  • DVF shut its clothing rental service, pivoted to Rent the Runway

    The news comes as Ralph Lauren is launching its own rental service while luxury apparel retailers figure out their place in the circular economy.

    By March 5, 2021
  • Sun shines on an Old Navy store front, under bright blue sky.
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    Old Navy, Athleta push Gap into the black

    The company's namesake brand did better in North America in the quarter and could get a boost from its Yeezy collab, expected later this year.

    By March 5, 2021
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    ThredUp
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    ThredUp files for IPO

    With environmental concerns top of mind for many young consumers, the secondhand apparel market shows no signs of slowing down. 

    By March 4, 2021
  • Bed Bath & Beyond plots 8 private label launches this year

    The first brand, Nestwell, will debut in March, with five more following in the next six months.

    By March 4, 2021
  • Disney is closing some stores in North America.
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    Disney plans to close at least 60 stores in North America

    The brand giant is refocusing around e-commerce after retail revenue fell by 4% during the pandemic. 

    By March 4, 2021
  • Capri Holdings' Michael Kors
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    Capri Holdings hires former Walgreens exec as CIO

    In his new role, Alejandro Martinez-Galindo will focus on accelerating the luxury company's digital and e-commerce evolution.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2021
  • Exterior shot of an Urban Outfitters store.
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    Urban Outfitters tests paid membership program to boost loyalty

    The program offers free shipping and returns, as well as other benefits, across the retailer's brands at a time when shoppers are demanding more convenience.

    By Robert Williams • March 4, 2021
  • Michael's Arts & Crafts Store, Newington, CT, 2/2015 by Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel and JeepersMedia on YouTube
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    Michaels to be acquired by private equity firm for $5B

    Apollo Global Management will tap long-term debt to partly finance the deal, which comes as the crafts retailer enjoys pandemic-fueled sales.

    By March 3, 2021
  • Tailored Brands seeks $75M lifeline just months after exiting Ch. 11

    The owner of Men's Wearhouse is nearing a loan deal as the pandemic continues to weigh on apparel, according to court documents.

    By March 3, 2021
  • Nordstrom Rack
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    Inventory mismatch squeezes Nordstrom's holiday quarter

    The problems hurt sales and margins, and led to a performance that was among the worst in both the department store and off-price sectors.

    By March 3, 2021
  • The outside of a Target location in Martinsburg, Virginia
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    Target's $15B sales growth in 2020 outpaces past 11 years

    The mass merchant's digital sales during the year ballooned by nearly $10 billion, while its same-day services increased by 235%.

    By Maria Monteros • March 2, 2021
  • Kohl's storefront
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    At least 2M Amazon customers went to Kohl's to make a return last year

    Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass said a third of those new visitors were millennials, but hasn't revealed just how much the extra traffic actually drives sales.

    By March 2, 2021
  • A Paper Source storefront in Georgetown
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    Paper Source files for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself

    A year ago, the retailer acquired 30 stores from Papyrus as that gift seller was liquidating. And then the COVID-19 pandemic derailed its growth.

    By March 2, 2021