DSW parent undergoes layoffs as the company looks to ‘pare back every line of spending possible’

Designer Brands is actively working to cut back, even as it builds out its owned brand strategy.

By Kaarin Moore • March 22, 2023

Gap Inc. lightens inventory load after a year of painful discounting

The apparel seller brought its stock levels down 21% as it prepares to bring supply in line with demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 22, 2023

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

By Retail Dive staff

Ex-GNC chief executive to take the reins at Rue21

Josh Burris has experience at several apparel brands and will be leading the low-price teen apparel retailer in the midst of a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe owner gets buyout offer topping $1B

Franchise Group’s management in January had reportedly considered taking the company private themselves for a similar price. 

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2023

BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

By Max Garland • March 21, 2023

Foot Locker to shutter 400 mall-based stores by 2026

As the retailer looks to simplify its business, CEO Mary Dillon also said the company is “revitalizing” its Nike partnership.

By Cara Salpini • March 20, 2023

Amazon plans to cut 9K more jobs in the next few weeks

The downsizing is centered on the e-commerce giant's profit center, AWS, as well as Twitch, advertising and its people, experience and technology teams.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2023

Amazon’s balancing act is getting trickier

Wooing sellers may have downsides for shoppers, and the e-commerce giant may want to boost its Prime fee earlier than planned, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2023

Atmos, New Balance launch retail collaboration in Washington, DC

The concept, dubbed the NBSE, features exclusive New Balance footwear and will serve as a gathering place for community events. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Neiman Marcus expands partnership with Ferragamo, Peeps beefs up collabs ahead of spring

The department store will have in-store activations, customer experiences and exclusive products from the brand, while the confection’s list of partners grows.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 17, 2023

Walmart launches clean beauty platform with most products under $10

Clean Beauty at Walmart includes formulas free of more than 1,200 ingredients and will expand over time. 

By Cara Salpini • March 17, 2023

Dollar General to spend $100M on staffing and stores

The retailer plans to sustain its store opening momentum, with more than 1,000 new locations planned this year.

By Nate Delesline III • March 17, 2023

REI names chief people officer

The retailer also announced the internal promotions of a new chief merchandising officer and a vice president of Co-op Brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2023

Boxed considers filing for bankruptcy

The e-commerce company, which sells bulk-sized pantry items and runs a fresh grocery delivery business in the New York City area, is facing tension with lenders amid a tightening cash position.

By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2023

GNC’s chief executive officer left in January, won’t be replaced

Josh Burris, who joined the supplement retailer in 2019, took over as CEO two years ago just after it exited bankruptcy with new ownership.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2023

Kohl’s marketplace gives Lands’ End a much-needed boost

Amid a raft of declines, revenue from third-party sellers was up year over year, and the brand will soon add Macy’s marketplace to the roster.

By Daphne Howland • March 16, 2023

Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2023

Five Below to expand higher-priced Five Beyond concept to 400 stores

The retailer will also open 200 locations this year as it looks to expand its shop-in-shop of products over $6.

By Nate Delesline III • March 16, 2023

Big Lots reports furniture shortages after largest supplier abruptly closes

The shutdown of vendor United Furniture Industries pressured the discount retailer's e-commerce sales.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 16, 2023

Burberry poaches CFO from McLaren

The British luxury fashion house continues to reshape its C-suite after naming a new CEO last year.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 16, 2023

Why Funko is destroying at least $30M worth of toys

The company faced high storage costs and inefficiency in its fulfillment operations as surplus stock piled up.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2023

BJ’s to roll out inventory robots chainwide

The club retailer is following other grocers in deploying automated vehicles, which use computer vision-driven cameras to scan shelves.

By Sam Silverstein • March 15, 2023

Reebok to develop exclusive products in expanded partnership with Macy’s

With a new owner steering the brand, Reebok has been forging partnerships with a number of retailers seeking to grow their product assortments.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 15, 2023

Home Depot names new head of merchandising

Billy Bastek, who has been with the retailer for 33 years, replaces Jeff Kinnaird, who has left the company.

By Nate Delesline III • March 15, 2023

Patrick Ta names beauty vet as CEO

Kimberly Villatoro comes to the makeup brand with experience from Smashbox, Glamglow and Mattel.

By Howard Ruben • March 15, 2023