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With new investment, Kendra Scott eyes geographic, category growth
Private equity firm 65 Equity Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in the accessories brand, though founder Scott herself retains a majority stake.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Sephora North America names next CFO and Petco’s losses grow
Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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How marketplaces are evolving
From regulation and counterfeits to the launch of new platforms, here's where marketplaces are cropping up in retail.
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Ross switches up its merchandising leadership team
The discount retailer promoted two longtime employees to the chief merchant positions at its Ross and DD’s Discounts banners.
By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Big Lots gets court OK for $550M in bankruptcy financing
The funding will allow the bargain-focused retailer to continue normal operations, including paying employees and vendors.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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L’Occitane opens Manhattan boutique, plans more store openings this fall
The 891-square-foot store features a variety of services and is one of five boutiques the company plans to open in the surrounding area this fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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GameStop eyes more store closures as sales fall 31%
A store optimization review is underway as the video game retailer continues to face significant obstacles.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Mattel appoints chief strategy officer
Ken Wee, who previously held the same role at Activision Blizzard, will oversee all aspects of strategic planning and corporate development.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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After shuttering stores at home, Bed Bath & Beyond is going global
A new licensing program includes plans to open locations in Mexico and could extend to other Beyond Inc. brands.
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The big switch: Why Shoe Carnival is flipping some of its stores into Shoe Stations
In a few test locations, stores that were rebannered as Shoe Stations performed “exceptionally well,” according to CEO Mark Worden.
By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Backcountry acquired by CSC Generation Enterprise
The outdoor gear retailer will continue to operate under its own name and recently moved to expand into wholesale.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Under Armour to close California distribution center amid restructuring plan
The decision to exit one of its primary distribution facilities will cost the athletics retailer an additional $70 million in restructuring charges.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Probiotic brand Seed launches at Target nationwide
The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a big-box retailer and follows its debut on Amazon earlier this year.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Private equity firm sweeps up LL Flooring, which will stay in business after all
The bankrupt home improvement company, previously Lumber Liquidators, has inked a deal to be acquired by F9 Investments, its largest shareholder.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Inside a closing Sam Ash Music store
The family-run company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and the liquidation of its 42 retail stores began. Here’s what that looked like at one location.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans
The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccel4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs
Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.
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Arc’teryx opens largest flagship to date
The 14,164-square-foot store is located at 580 Broadway in New York City and will feature both new and refurbished products.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25
The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Simon expands, rebrands online outlet marketplace as ShopSimon
The digital marketplace is adding sale and discounted merchandise to its outlet offering of over 360 retailers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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DTC rug brand Ernesta opens second showroom
The company has opened a location in Bethesda, Maryland, in an area that has increasingly become popular for other DTC brands opening stores.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Walmart expands marketplace offerings with StockX sneaker deal
The big-box retailer executive Manish Joneja said the broadened assortment should draw more buyers.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree delivers weak Q2, cuts full-year guidance
Family Dollar customers are leaving for other stores like Walmart, according to analysts, as the banner shrinks its footprint.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Amazon tech to automate 10 new campus c-stores
The company said it expects to put its technology in more stores in 2024 than in any previous year.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 4, 2024
