Operations: Page 103

  • A bright white sign with two red stars, posted on green grass, promises "Sears Hometown we're here to stay."
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    Dan Keck. (2017). "SEARS HOMETOWN WE'RE HERE TO STAY" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr Pro.
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    Sears Hometown files for bankruptcy amid disputes with ‘new Sears’

    Financial strain and a lack of inventory led to the move, three years after Eddie Lampert-run TransformCo reacquired the home goods chain.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Best Buy, TalkShopLive debut in-store pickup for livestream shopping

    The partnership gives online shoppers the ability to sidestep long delivery times.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Trendline

    Gen Z and millennials

    If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    AvigatorPhotographer via Getty Images
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    Supply chain should ‘easily handle’ remainder of the holiday season: NRF

    Ports are “headed into their winter lull” after a busy and challenging year, according to a new report. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022
  • A FedEx worker makes a delivery on September 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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    FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

    The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022
  • A street view down Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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    ‘There’s the right home for any brand’: Why retail keeps turning to Los Angeles

    The City of Angels — with its various neighborhoods and shopping streets — has risen to the top for many of today’s direct-to-consumer brands.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
  • A black and white photograph of the US Department of Labor's sign, with its insignia.
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    Matt Popovich. (2015). "Snowy Labor Department Sign" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

    Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
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    How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability

    The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, CEO Doug McMillon said at a recent Morgan Stanley conference. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2022
  • A variety of Keds shoes in different colors from the company's Taylor Swift collection.
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    Wolverine Worldwide lays off workers, could shed Keds, Wolverine Leathers

    The company recently reorganized its brand group structure and is seeking ways to accelerate cost savings. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2022
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    The image by wpktsfs is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Luxury furniture maker RH acquires two companies

    The company also announced plans to launch editorial content platform RH Media.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 12, 2022
  • A street lamp tilts right as the white storefront of a "Nordstrom Rack" location tilts left, as sun streams in a light blue sky. Vertical bars decorate the building above and below the word "Rack."
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    Nordstrom Rack slows store-based fulfillment

    Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Sponsored by Huge

    Strategies to win in a video-first world: Selling, shopping and engaging live

    Digital customer experience has pivoted. How can brands evolve their strategy in 2023?

    By Katherine Jones-Siemsen, VP, Head of Product, Commerce, Huge • Dec. 12, 2022
  • Lululemon storefront.
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    Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive
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    Lululemon touts ‘biggest day ever’ on Black Friday as sales jump 28%

    The brand is already outpacing its five-year growth expectations and appears untouched by inflation.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Courtesy of WHP Global
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    The Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us launches NFTs and David’s Bridal debuts loyalty program for teens

    The toy company is releasing 10,000 digital collectibles, featuring its iconic mascot, and the bridal retailer launches a prom loyalty program.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Chewy beats on revenue estimates, swings to a profit in Q3

    While the online pet retailer’s net sales increased 14.5%, analysts remain concerned over the company’s rising customer acquisition costs.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
  • Staples storefront.
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    "Staples Store sign logo building facade, US Postal Service, Staples Home Office Supplies Strike Picket" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Amazon pilots returns at Staples stores

    With a relatively small store footprint, the e-commerce giant has forged partnerships with rivals and others to facilitate returns.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Courtesy of Birkenstock
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    Birkenstock opens fourth US store in California

    With a new private equity owner guiding the company, the footwear brand is widening its global footprint.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2022
  • Walmart hires personal shoppers for the holiday 2020 season.
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    Report: Seasonal hires in November hit lowest level since 2008

    Despite major brands’ holiday hiring announcements, the sector hasn’t added as many jobs as in years past.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A bright red facade features a cut-out of the word "Express" at a mall store entrance.
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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    Toys R Us owner takes stake in Express for $260M

    Brand management firm WHP Global and the struggling apparel retailer will form a joint venture to scale and license the brand and expand it internationally.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 8, 2022
  • View inside the store during SHEIN X Art Discovery Project
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    Shein to invest $15M in supplier factories

    After a critical documentary looked at labor practices in its supply chain, the fast fashion giant also said it is doubling what it spends on audits.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A GameStop storefront in a mall
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    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
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    GameStop lays off employees — again

    Multiple LinkedIn posts from GameStop employees, including engineers, say they were let go by the company this week.

    By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2022
  • A lit-up "Sephora" sign in white letters, with a small black "Sephora" sign jutting out below.
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    Sephora selects 7 beauty brands for accelerator program

    Participants will receive mentorship, merchandising support, grants, investor introductions and the opportunity to sell in Sephora’s North America stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Gartner: Uncertainty clouds chief marketer prospects for 2023

    Marketers might need to defend their independence internally as a cross-functional focus eats away at budgets that have struggled to bounce back.

    By Peter Adams • Dec. 7, 2022
  • Puffy clouds in a blue sky frame a storefront that says "Bed Bath & Beyond" in large dark letters.
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    A look at Bed Bath & Beyond’s tumultuous year

    The distressed home retailer experienced a C-suite shakeout, strategy pivot and a board refresh as it continues to work on turning the business around.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
  • Prada storefront.
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    Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive
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    Former LVMH exec to be named CEO of Prada

    Andrea Guerra will step into the role as Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli plan their succession.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
  • A Dollar General sign outside of a store.
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Dollar General takes $40M hit from delays in temporary warehouse openings

    The company had to use suboptimal distribution networks and pay more in fees due to slowdowns in returning shipping containers. 

    By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022