The Weekly Closeout: Eloquii partners with Gabi Fresh and ‘Bad Spaniels’ goes to the Supreme Court

The plus-size brand has a new, exclusive swimwear collection. Meanwhile, Jack Daniel’s says the parody dog toy’s bark is, in fact, as bad as its bite.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 24, 2023

In another step toward profitability, The RealReal winds down beauty sales

Under a new CEO, the luxury resale site has been scrutinizing various aspects of its business and slashing expenses.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2023

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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

Sally Beauty introduces DIY salon concept store

Five additional Studio By Sally locations will open in 2023, with an eye to launch 100 throughout the U.S. over the next three to four years.

By Kaarin Moore • March 24, 2023

Ollie’s aims to grow footprint to over 1,000 stores

By fiscal 2024, the closeout retailer plans to expand its distribution center network to support 700 stores.

By Nate Delesline III • March 23, 2023

Chewy plots international expansion

The online pet retailer is planning its first venture outside of the U.S. over the next few quarters, executives said Wednesday.

By Caroline Jansen • March 23, 2023

DoorDash adds Victoria’s Secret, Party City to its non-food options

New non-restaurant clients also include Lush Cosmetics, so that nearly all of the last-mile platform’s customers can now order from a retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2023

Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey, and Burbank, California, areas.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2023

At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease

The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million, but executives have found ways to relieve the pressure.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023

Retailers expect more tasks to be done by robots by 2025: report

Some surveyed retail executives expect to re-deploy store associates to more customer-facing roles as automation is increasingly leveraged. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023

JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California

The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 22, 2023

Petco adds 1M customers in 2022

The retailer is leaning into its health and wellness offerings, introducing a pet food subscription service in partnership with Freshpet.

By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023

After 150 years, Bloomingdale’s names its first-ever chief merchant

The move could mean that the upscale Macy’s-owned department store is stepping up its game against rival Nordstrom, observers say.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2023

GameStop posts first quarterly profit in two years

CEO Matt Furlong said the company will continue cost cutting and cost containment to help sustain profitability.

By Nate Delesline III • March 22, 2023

Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory as sales grow 14%

Much of the retailer’s recent revenue surge has been driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.

By Cara Salpini • March 22, 2023

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

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