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Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer
At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday?
The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Trendline
Inside retail supply chains
Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.
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Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit
The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2024 -
David’s Bridal, Five Below among new DoorDash partners
The additions are part of the on-demand delivery service’s plan to expand its retail offerings.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Five Below taps Forever 21 exec as CEO
Retail vet Winnie Park will take the top spot. Meanwhile, the teen retailer increased its guidance.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout
Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Facing Nike ‘softness,’ Foot Locker sales fall 1.4%
CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer has made progress on its strategy, but was hurt by a more cautious consumer.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery
The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Gymboree marks brick-and-mortar return with New Jersey store
Parent company The Children’s Place is refocusing on its store portfolio, even as profit was cut nearly in half in Q3.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center
Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Mango achieves US expansion goal ahead of schedule, plans more store openings in 2025
Next year the apparel company will launch 20 stores nationwide, including in Seattle, Chicago and Las Vegas.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Podcast
The Backroom: Amazon Haul and the state of retail
Join Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 28, 2024 -
Will Kohl’s have to close stores?
Not long ago, in stark contrast to rival Macy’s, the department store was talking about expanding its fleet. That may be about to change, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%
The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’
A cultural moment all but forced employers to pivot to DEI in 2020. If the retailer's decision demonstrates anything, it is how far the pendulum has swung since then.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Why stores still spark joy around the holidays
Online shopping has surged over the years, but it’s hard to replicate the discovery — and fun — of going to stores.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Kohl’s names new CEO
The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Macy’s delays full Q3 report over millions in fraudulent expense accounting
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Big Lots sold to private equity
An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management plans to acquire the retailer for $2.5 million in cash, debt payoff and some assumed liabilities.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 25, 2024 -
VF to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center
The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as the company faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M
Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Sweaty Betty opens first US stores
Two brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C., will serve as the brand’s first stand-alone stores in the country.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2024