Operations

  • Exterior of a brick building with the Etsy name on it.
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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
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    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
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    Trendline

    Inside retail supply chains

    Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

    By Retail Dive staff
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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
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    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 • Dec. 5, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 5, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 5, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 4, 2024
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    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 • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Retrieved from Gymboree on Dec. 4, 2024.

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    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
  • Gatik's autonomous box trucks will move Georgia-Pacific shipments to 34 Sam's Club locations in the Dallas Fort-Worth area as part of a multi-year commercial partnership.
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    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
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    "Marshalls Store, Plainville, CT." by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    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 • Dec. 4, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 27, 2024
  • Storefront of Abercrombie & Fitch in a mall. Store windows on the left and right have mannequins wearing long pants and shirts.
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    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 • Nov. 27, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 26, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 22, 2024
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    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