Amazon Q1 retail sales flat as services drive growth

The company is focused on expanding services like advertising, where growth outpaced its retail and cloud businesses.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2023

Helen of Troy CEO to retire as company handles declining sales

The parent company of Hydro Flask and Osprey saw net sales decrease in the fourth quarter and expects continued economic pressure on consumers. 

By Dani James • April 27, 2023

Explore the 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

Gap lays off 1,800 employees amid major restructuring

The massive downsizing is part of an effort to peel away management layers and slash expenses.

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2023

Crocs raises full-year guidance as HeyDude doubles revenue

The company is investing in the smaller brand's growth by expanding its distribution capabilities and wholesale partners.

By Nate Delesline III • April 27, 2023

The Backroom: Why is Walmart selling off so many DTC brands?

The retailer bought, and sold off, several digital natives including Bonobos and Eloquii. The team discusses what this signals about the company's game plan.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 27, 2023

How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust, and doomed itself

In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and, when that didn’t work, stock buybacks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2023

Coty to create Coty Campus metaverse environment for employees

With the help of Spatial, the beauty conglomerate will launch Coty Campus, aimed at upskilling employees, this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2023

Ikea launches small business loyalty program

The Business Network loyalty program is one of several growth initiatives the furniture and home decor retailer announced this month.

By Nate Delesline III • April 26, 2023

Gap Inc. says more layoffs to come

The further workforce reduction comes amid a search for a permanent CEO and sales declines at all the conglomerate’s brands.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Canada Goose names first chief digital officer in quest for DTC sales

The company added a chief transformation officer and promoted an executive to lead global stores as it looks to grow its footprint.

By Cara Salpini • April 25, 2023

Walmart+ offering 20K free memberships for Mother’s Day promotion

The retailer also cut the price of its membership in half ahead of the holiday season to entice more shoppers to join.

By Nate Delesline III • April 25, 2023

These retailers stand to gain customers and sales as Bed Bath & Beyond disappears

Walmart, Amazon and especially Target have already been taking market share from the struggling home goods retailer for quite some time.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Authentic Brands Group strikes deal to acquire Vince’s intellectual property

Vince Holding Corp. hopes the deal will help it strengthen its balance sheet and expand internationally.

By Laurel Deppen • April 25, 2023

Amazon targets counterfeits with new information-sharing exchange

The e-commerce giant said the program has already detected hundreds of problematic accounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2023

Party City to close 9 more stores as it preps to go private

The party merchandise retailer said the pandemic “consumed vital liquidity” and contributed to the decision to seek Chapter 11 protection.

By Nate Delesline III • April 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond, finally in Chapter 11, is going out of business

The struggling home goods retailer has been searching for a buyer since last year to no avail, and, after much delay, filed for bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2023

Fast delivery finally extends to oversized items

Savvy senders bypass the limitations of traditional oversized logistics through crowdsourcing.

April 24, 2023

The art of the possible: Understanding your future with omnichannel fulfillment

How does your omnichannel fulfillment progress compare to other retailers?

April 24, 2023

Plus brand Eloquii the latest to leave Walmart’s DTC portfolio

Plus-size specialist FullBeauty Brands is buying the cult favorite for an undisclosed amount, and the label's founder is staying on.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nike releases first virtual collection and Skechers partners with Mr. T

The athletics retailer is unveiling its first digital collection since launching the .Swoosh platform, while the footwear brand is embracing the “t” in Skechers.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 21, 2023

Snap’s chief marketing officer is moving to Levi’s

Kenny Mitchell, whose marketing resume also includes stints at McDonald’s and Gatorade, will report to CEO-designate Michelle Gass.

By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2023

Dollar General SVP takes CFO seat

The company’s CFO switch comes as it looks to bump up staffing in a bid to increase its market share.

By Grace Noto • April 21, 2023

J.C. Penney’s head of e-commerce pivots to chief customer officer

Katie Mullen, who arrived at the struggling department store over a year ago, previously led digital efforts at upscale retailer Neiman Marcus.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2023

Ikea invests $2.2B to fuel US growth

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

By Caroline Jansen • April 20, 2023

Why hasn’t Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy yet?

The struggling home goods retailer has been pulling all kinds of levers, leaving many to wonder why it hasn’t sought Chapter 11 protection by now.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2023