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Women's fashion retailer Escada America files for bankruptcy

After lawsuits from landlords and ongoing pandemic disruption, the company is trying to close some stores to preserve operations.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2022

Forever 21 turns to retail veteran Winnie Park as CEO

Park has left her post as Paper Source chief executive to take over a job that's been vacant since Daniel Kulle's abrupt departure a few months ago.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2022

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Inside retail supply chains

The pandemic upended some trends and dramatically accelerated others to further disrupt the flow of goods from manufacturers to retailers to consumers.

By Retail Dive staff

Neiman Marcus names new supply chain and technology chiefs

The department store retailer has been sorting out its finances, digital operations and executive leadership over the past few years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2022

Walmart signals metaverse plans with trademark applications around virtual goods, NFTs

While plenty of companies are eyeing the tech, a potentially large push from the retailer could go a long way in spurring mainstream consumer adoption.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 19, 2022

Parade launches free recycling program in the US

Through the initiative, consumers can send the DTC brand gently used underwear from any brand in exchange for a 20% credit.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 18, 2022

Kohl's investor suggests company sale, sets stage for board fight

An activist is pushing for more buybacks and asset sales, and alluded to a potential e-commerce spinoff, if not a sale of the entire company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2022

LVMH investment arm takes minority stake in streetwear brand Aimé Leon Dore

The brand will continue to operate in New York City, but the French conglomerate's backing will be key to growth, founder Teddy Santis said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2022

Nordstrom taps Vogue editor to direct women's designer business

Rickie De Sole brings not just merchandising and content experience, but also knowledge of key Nordstrom audiences.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2022

Are Sephora and Ulta on a collision course?

Signs point to yes. Here's what the retailers' new shop-in-shop partnerships mean for their own competition and the rest of the space.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2022

Supreme Court deals final blow to Biden vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers

The high court did agree to a requirement for healthcare workers, the latest sign that certain workplaces can be subject to such rules. That could eventually include some retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon workers will revote on union and Saks debuts Game Day collection

A tally of ballots for the new union vote will begin March 28. Meanwhile, Saks is making a bigger play for sports fans.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 14, 2022

Office Depot owner delays spinoff as it mulls sale of retail business

The company paused its plans to separate while it considers Staples' $1 billion offer as well as that of another unnamed buyer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 14, 2022

Sur La Table launches private label cookware collection

The updated line comes about a year and a half after a joint venture by Marquee Brands and CSC Generation bought the retailer out of bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 13, 2022

Omicron 'unlikely to derail' economic growth: Moody's

Analysts expect the disruption from the new variant to pass quickly. But supply hiccups and inflation will likely last longer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 13, 2022

How retailers weathered the holidays in 2021

Some have raised their Q4 guidance after a successful season, while others suffered from supply chain challenges and soft foot traffic.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2022

Holiday hiring in retail dropped 7%

New analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows seasonal jobs fell to their lowest levels since 2016 as COVID-19 surged once again. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2022

Foxtrot brings in $100M, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022

The upscale convenience store chain is also testing cashierless technology and looking to triple the size of its engineering team.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2022

East Coast snowstorms jeopardized suppliers, $5B in revenue: Resilinc

The storm put an estimated 25,000 types of product at risk. It could take 23 weeks for facilities to recover.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2022

J.C. Penney targets IT, e-commerce overhaul with new executives

The incoming CIO and chief digital and transformation officer will guide the company as it carries out its post-bankruptcy digital plans.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 12, 2022

Bark co-founder reclaims CEO role

Matt Meeker resumes the chief executive role less than two years after Manish Joneja, an Amazon veteran, succeeded him.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2022

Big Lots plans to add 500 new stores

The discounter wants to add more than 50 stores in 2022 and accelerate from there as it looks to expand both digitally and in brick and mortar.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2022

Nike vet joins The North Face as brand president

Nicole Otto spent 16 years at the sports apparel juggernaut, most recently leading its North American digital and store operations.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2022

Billie to enter physical stores for the first time via Walmart

The DTC razor brand's products will be available at over 4,000 locations starting in February.  

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 11, 2022

UPS to handle record 60M returns during peak shipping season

As returns activity increases, reverse logistics have become a vital part of the retail playbook to build customer loyalty. But costs are climbing.

By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2022

Omicron weighs on Lululemon's stores, sales

The athleisure seller's CEO said that the pandemic has limited capacity, staff availability and, in some places, store hours. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2022