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Pacsun’s resale platform opens second store-within-a-store concept
PS Reserve also debuted a collection of headwear as it opened a space inside one of the retailer's California stores.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 18, 2023 -
C-store retailers weigh in on automation, AI and data challenges
While operators acknowledged these technologies can help with tasks like shift scheduling and assigning duties, some remain hesitant to go full-speed ahead.
By Brett Dworski • May 18, 2023 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Target sales flat as retailer warns of $500M profit hit
Consumers stuck to basics in Q1, while the retailer is expecting a significant financial impact due to inventory shrink.
By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2023 -
Torrid CFO, COO resigns after 8 months
Tim Martin is exiting the dual role as the company continues to see changes in its C-suite.
By Kaarin Moore • May 17, 2023 -
Home Depot misses Q1 expectations, lowers guidance
The retailer reported one of its largest quarterly comps declines in over a decade, but the company expects improvements in the coming quarters.
By Nate Delesline III • May 16, 2023 -
Lululemon mourns the death of Phil Dickinson
Dickinson, who arrived at the retailer last year as global creative director, was “nothing short of brilliant,” Chief Product Officer Sun Choe wrote.
By Cara Salpini • May 16, 2023 -
Century 21 reopens flagship store in NYC
The company was an off-price staple for 60 years before the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2023 -
Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last-mile costs
The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.
By Max Garland • May 16, 2023 -
Nike faces lawsuit over greenwashing claims
A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2023 -
At Home completes $200M private placement
As other companies exit the sector, the retailer says the move will strengthen its financial position and lead to growth opportunities.
By Nate Delesline III • May 15, 2023 -
Fabletics opens first on-campus store at the University of Southern California
The DTC activewear brand said it plans to add USC-branded merchandise to the store this fall.
By Howard Ruben • May 15, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update
Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.
By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023 -
Bath & Body Works names Target vet as chief customer officer
In the newly created role, Cooper will focus on growing the retailer’s customer base as the company moves further off-mall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 15, 2023 -
Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange
Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2023 -
Sponsored by Cortina
How retailers can protect their most important KPIs with a curated marketplace model
By utilizing a modern solution for drop shipping, retailers can quickly and easily add third-party products to their e-commerce sites and online marketplaces
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Scotch & Soda closes several US stores
A number of locations across the country have closed and the fashion brand’s parent company Bluestar Alliance appointed a new global president.
By Dani James • May 12, 2023 -
Vitamin Shoppe parent going private in $2.6B deal
CEO Brian Kahn is leading an investor group in a buyout deal following a lackluster first quarter.
By Nate Delesline III • May 12, 2023 -
With supply leveling off, the off-price party may be over
But a return to normal is probably a good thing, according to William Blair analysts.
By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2023 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Shein aims to repurpose excess inventory and Nike adds board member
The fast-fashion giant wants to use other retailers’ scraps for new clothing. Meanwhile, former Kimberly-Clark executive Maria Henry joined the athletic retailer’s board.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 12, 2023 -
Wolverine is ‘exploring strategic alternatives’ for Sperry
CEO Brendan Hoffman said the footwear company needs to focus on its core brands, including Merrell, Saucony and Sweaty Betty.
By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2023 -
E-commerce, packaging demand dips are linked but don’t necessarily signal a wider downturn
Blaming softer e-commerce sales as the reason for falling demand in corrugated packaging and beyond may be “overblown,” sources say.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2023 -
Adidas plans to sell some of its Yeezy inventory and donate the money
CEO Bjørn Gulden said Thursday that burning the $1.3 billion worth of products was not the solution.
By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2023 -
Oatly to boost its president to CEO
Jean-Christophe Flatin will take the helm at the Swedish oat milk company on June 1, while current leader Toni Petersson will transition to co-chairperson of the board of directors.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2023 -
Etsy introduces wedding registry service
Couples can pick out handmade or personalized products on the platform, as once popular retailers for the service disappear.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 11, 2023 -
Former Target CFO heads to Nordstrom
Cathy Smith, most recently chief financial officer at Bright Health Group, is taking the job left open by Anne Bramman last year.
By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2023