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  • Store display of Pacsun Reserve location
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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 May 18, 2023
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    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.

    By Retail Dive staff
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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 May 17, 2023
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    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
  • Phil Dickinson, Lululemon global creative director
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    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 May 16, 2023
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    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
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    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
  • "Do the right thing" sculpture at the Nike headquarters in 2018
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    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 May 15, 2023
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    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
  • The exterior of Fabletics' store at the University of Southern California
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    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
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    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
  • Interior store shot of Bath & Body Works with counters full of products.
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    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
  • Trucks pass stacks of empty containers at the Garden City Port Terminal on November 12, 2021 in Garden City, Georgia.
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    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
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    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

    May 15, 2023
  • A Scotch & Soda storefront in New York City
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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 May 12, 2023
  • The Vitamin Shoppe storefront
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    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
  • A red Burlington storefront says "ladies, mens, kids, baby, home, coats," as clouds billow overhead in a bright blue sky.
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    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 May 12, 2023
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    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
  • People walking outside a Sperry shoe store during the day.
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 11, 2023
  • Jean-Christophe Flatin, in a navy blue sweater, stands next to Toni Peterson, in a black sweater, with an open office in the background.
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    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
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    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
  • Nordstrom Rack, at Codding Town, Bend, Oregon
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    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 May 11, 2023