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Getty ImagesTrendlineThe direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Purple taps Party City vet as CFO
Todd Vogensen on Oct. 16 will take over from interim CFO Bennett Nussbaum, who will become the company’s chief transformation officer.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Eddie Bauer pins growth on global expansion, wholesale
The century-old outdoor apparel retailer is also getting a brand refresh, including a new logo.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2023 -
The Weekly Closeout: True Religion expands internationally and The Container Store’s CEO takes a pay cut
The apparel retailer will soon have 26 markets outside of the U.S., while Satish Malhotra temporarily reduced his salary to offset employee pay raises.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Target releases first private label kitchen brand, Figmint
Over half of the items are under $10, as the retailer continues to broaden its assortment to include more affordable price points.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Small businesses embrace digital payments
Small business owners envision a cashless future, according to Visa, even as some legislators move to protect unbanked and underbanked consumers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2023 -
FTC names Amazon execs in ‘dark patterns’ complaint
The agency also revealed details from previously redacted internal messages from the e-retailer’s employees, warning leadership of unfair practices.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2023 -
E.l.f. Beauty reformulated over 300 SKUs in FY2023
The beauty company's latest impact report revealed new sustainability goals, such as further improving its packaging.
By Dani James • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Walmart leans into pet care with first Pet Services Center
A Georgia store is piloting the concept, and the retailer aims to expand it over time. The center offers a variety of grooming and veterinary services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries
The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.
By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023 -
H&M will expand return fees for online orders
The fast-fashion retailer has begun charging customers in the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe, unless they belong to its free loyalty program.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Amazon to hire 250,000 people for the holidays
That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases
The new capability enables cashierless shopping for softline goods like clothing, fan gear, hats and shoes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2023 -
US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season
Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.
By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Ikea expands on sustainability initiatives with 2 clean energy projects
The home furnishings retailer is installing solar power, and renewable heating and cooling, in multiple locations across the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Hanes evaluating options for its Champion business
After signing a recent license agreement with G-III, HanesBrands is now weighing additional strategies for the brand, including a potential sale.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2023 -
How Toad & Co. is making online resale work
The brand, which controls its own processing and is choosy about what it accepts, so far is turning a profit on the zooming side gig.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Figs names new chief technology officer
The healthcare apparel brand has tapped Mark Bixby for the role, who brings experience from GameStop and Chewy.
By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Target, Macy’s announce seasonal hiring plans
Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Stitch Fix cost cuts pay off as Q4, full-year losses narrow
But sales declines continue, and the apparel box retailer has decided to shutter its U.K. operation by the end of its first quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Amazon asks sellers to bring Black Friday inventory in early
Fulfillment center employees will shift their focus from receiving to order processing in November, the company told sellers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy
The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Land’s End interim takes permanent CFO seat
Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Grabango lays off employees across several departments
The frictionless checkout provider declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2023