Shein questioned on potential forced labor in its supply chain

Three U.S. senators are asking whether the fast-fashion giant's clothing contains banned cotton from China’s Xinjiang region.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2023

Grove Collaborative expands into Walmart, Amazon

As it deepens its wholesale presence, the brand is focused on profitability, co-founder and CEO Stuart Landesberg told Retail Dive.

By Dani James • Feb. 14, 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

Lively moves into Canada

The new market launch follows a number of changes at the intimates brand in recent years, including an acquisition and a CEO transition.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated Feb. 14, 2023

Store openings outpace closures in 2022: Coresight

Discount stores — driven by dollar stores — led retail openings, while apparel stores saw the most closures.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 13, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond Canada is going out of business

The struggling home goods retailer will no longer support the unprofitable operations, and all 54 namesake and 11 BuyBuy Baby stores will close.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2023

Kate Spade New York launches resale program with ThredUp

The brand is offering customers shopping credit when they turn in eligible women’s and kid’s items. 

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 13, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods expands used gear trade-in events

In a partnership with SidelineSwap, which the retailer invested in last year, the two will host 200 resale events in the first half of 2023.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 13, 2023

Target expands beauty assortment with ‘thousands’ of new products

The effort includes bringing in new Black-owned and inclusive brands, as well as more products that meet its Target Clean standards.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 13, 2023

Retailers join $950M commitment to Central America sourcing

Target and Columbia Sportswear are among private companies investing in the region as part of a White House call to action.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

What lies ahead for retail in 2023

Value-conscious consumers, rising layoffs and new leadership at some of retail’s major players are just a few forces shaping the industry so far.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 13, 2023

Amazon continues to open suburban Go locations amid store struggles

The retailer will soon open a Go store in Frederickson, Washington, and has opened several others even as its Fresh grocery banner has paused its rollout.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 13, 2023

The beauty of building the in-store experience

When it comes to building your business, getting new customers is only part of the equation. How do you get them to keep coming back? 

Feb. 13, 2023

Bark lays off 12% of full-time workforce

The job cuts, which affect 126 employees, are intended to reduce costs as the online pet retailer works to reach profitability.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2023

EBay lays off 500 workers

Amid economic uncertainty, the company is cutting jobs to invest in new technologies and support innovation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 10, 2023

Newell Brands taps new CEO amid sales decline

The Yankee Candle and Sharpie owner recorded an 18.5% drop in net sales for the fourth quarter and said its chief executive would retire in May.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Panera debuts baguette bag and Adidas navigates celebrity partner fallout

The chain restaurant released a $39.50 purse and the sports retailer made recent headlines regarding its work with Beyoncé and Ye. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 10, 2023

Kohl’s names new chief merchandising and digital officer

Nick Jones has 25 years of retail experience and most recently led U.K.-based Joules Group.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 9, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide sells Keds to Designer Brands

Designer Brands has sought new retail partners and wants to increase the revenue of its private labels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 9, 2023

UPS’ Ware2Go expands footprint, boosts services for Amazon sellers

The on-demand warehousing provider now has access to facilities in Baltimore, Las Vegas and Memphis through a deal with e-commerce platform Whitebox.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023

Adidas issues ‘shockingly bad’ 2023 guidance after Ye breakup

The apparel company’s decision to end its partnership with Kanye West may cost more than $1 billion.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 9, 2023

Last-minute funding buys Bed Bath & Beyond more time

As part of the company’s turnaround strategy, it aims to reduce its brick-and-mortar footprint to 480 stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 8, 2023

To rescue Vans, VF aims to replicate success at The North Face

After another tough quarter, the apparel conglomerate is cutting costs and mulling a sale of backpack brands Kipling, Eastpak and JanSport.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2023

Imports forecast to be lowest in almost 3 years: report

Retailers are importing less merchandise due to an economic slowdown, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2023

Canada Goose to double physical footprint over the next 5 years

The luxury brand, which currently operates 51 stand-alone stores, plans to reach $3 billion in revenue by 2028.

By Dani James • Feb. 8, 2023

Simon Property Group sells off Eddie Bauer interest as its retail investments tumble

Many of the REIT’s retailers and brands are profitable, and even J.C. Penney is thriving, but Forever 21 had a tough 2022, CEO David Simon said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2023