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Walmart drone delivery service launches in Arizona, Florida and Texas
The offering with DroneUp is part of a wider plan to offer the same-day option in six states by the end of this year.
By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Is self-checkout worth the investment?
While the tech can speed up shopping trips and let employees take on new tasks, it doesn’t come without its frustrations, experts say.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Cara Salpini/Retail DiveTrendlineA look at the 2025 holiday season
From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.
By Retail Dive staff -
Deep Dive
How small businesses are navigating the holiday season
With the impact of the pandemic ongoing and inflation adding pressure, neighborhood stores are facing similar challenges as their big-box counterparts.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Sponsored by Global Industrial
Not today, winter. How to keep your business operating smoothly through rough weather
Winter can definitely be a tough season for so many businesses, but with the right preparation it doesn't have to be.
Dec. 19, 2022 -
PVH hires new Calvin Klein global brand president
Eva Serrano’s appointment is an “important next step” in PVH’s multi-year strategic growth plan, according to its CEO.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Toy retailers turn to discounts to drive holiday sales, clear inventory
Themed Lego sets and movie-related action figures are selling well, while board games and Nerf products are down, according to Jefferies analysts.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2022 -
November retail sales show the holidays mean heavy promotions this year
Consumers are spending, but they are keen on getting deals, and retailers are slashing prices as the holiday season winds down.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2022 -
USDA Media by Lance Cheung. (2020). "20200824-FNS-LSC-0718" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Package theft surged 47% in November, study says
Consumers reported that delivery times have improved since last year, but theft is on the rise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs
Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2022 -
The Honest Company hires Amazon vet as new CEO
Carla Vernón is already familiar with the business, having worked with current CEO Nick Vlahos on the brand’s Amazon platform.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Your merchandise was made in a sweatshop. Now what?
When it comes to supply chain ethics, retailers may no longer be able to cede responsibility to the brands they sell.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China
The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Joann reports third quarter loss, suspends dividend
After a disappointing Q3 financial performance, the crafts retailer wants to achieve $200 million in cost savings by 2025.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Deep Dive
What is Revlon’s next chapter?
The brand was exploring a sale even before the pandemic, but the current environment isn’t ideal for a bankrupt company trying to figure out next steps.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Dan Keck. (2017). "SEARS HOMETOWN WE'RE HERE TO STAY" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr Pro.
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 Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Matt Popovich. (2015). "Snowy Labor Department Sign" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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 Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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