Amazon slows network expansion in response to cooling customer demand

The e-commerce giant estimates 40% of its capital investments this year will go toward warehouses and transportation capacity, down from 55% in 2021.

By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2022

Death of Family Dollar employee after confronting shoplifter highlights need for training, OSHA says

OSHA has proposed $330,446 in penalties against the company following the employee’s death in Florida.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 3, 2022

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Self-scanning stores to triple by 2027: report

European countries are driving mobile checkout adoption, but the U.S. is catching up, the report suggests.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2022

Honest Beauty to sell through Ulta stores

The expansion comes two weeks after the Honest Company signed a wholesale deal with Walmart.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 2, 2022

Bob’s Red Mill to halt DTC operations

After selling over the phone, via mail and through its website for years, the flour producer is focusing on wholesale.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 2, 2022

Estée Lauder in talks to acquire Tom Ford: WSJ

Other reports this summer said Tom Ford was exploring a potential sale and working with investment bank Goldman Sachs Group on the endeavor.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 2, 2022

After prompt action on inventory, Target is poised for a comeback, analysts say

The mass merchant has spent months grappling with a merchandise glut and supply chain trouble and twice slashed its profit outlook. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2022

As inflation bites, retailers cut guidance

Since June, at least four major retailers have made significant updates to their financial outlooks.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2022

Walmart launches product refurbishment program

The Walmart Restored program is now online and will be in select stores this fall. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 1, 2022

Kohl’s, Levi’s to introduce ’90s-style capsule collection

The collection aims to capitalize on trends supported by Gen Z as those consumers head back to school.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2022

Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pacsun, GNC and other retailers

The new Prime benefit is the latest example of how the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties more than on retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2022

This is the last Sears for hundreds of miles. What can it tell us about the state of malls?

The department store in Maryland is sparsely merchandised and low on traffic. Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee takes a look inside to see how retail has changed since the heyday of malls.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2022

4 steps to take now for a successful peak season

Learn how you can plan and pivot your way to success this peak season and all year long.

By Dennis Moon, chief operating officer at Roadie • Aug. 1, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon launches its third shoe and Williams Sonoma’s president resigns

The new Chargefeel cross-training shoe comes in 14 colorways, and Ryan Ross will be replaced by former Chief Marketing Officer Felix Carbullido.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 29, 2022

Olympia Sports is shutting down its stores

Owned by private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital, the Maine-based retailer is holding liquidation sales at all locations.

By Cara Salpini • July 29, 2022

Macy’s, Nike, Target call on Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act

Over 170 companies signed a letter in support of the bill, stating that inclusive practices “lead to more productive and engaged employees.”

By Kaarin Moore • July 29, 2022

Saks Off 5th partners with Rent the Runway

Customers can purchase secondhand designer items from Rent the Runway on a new “pre-owned” section of Saks Off 5th’s website. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 28, 2022

The Backroom: Planet retail

Retailers know they have an important role in addressing climate change. But navigating sustainability is riddled with challenges.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2022

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in ‘stores-as-hubs’ push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2022

Shopify reports $1.2B net loss, lays off 10% of its workforce

The company’s e-commerce gamble “didn’t pay off,” CEO Tobi Lütke said, and it expects operating losses through the rest of the year.

By Dani James • July 27, 2022

Adidas slashes expectations amid slow recovery in Greater China

Sales in the region, once predicted to be flat year over year, are now projected to decline by double digits, leading to cuts across the retailer’s guidance.

By Cara Salpini • July 27, 2022

Revlon gets court OK on $15.4M bonus plan for 'critical' employees

In bankruptcy, the cosmetics giant is trying to retain staff it says are critical to operations after recent years of stress and turmoil. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2022

Will Macy’s off-mall bet pay off?

As the traditional mall declines, a lot is riding on how well the department store can execute its small-format, strip-center strategy. And whether it should.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2022

Glossier enters wholesale with Sephora deal

In its first retail partnership, the DTC brand will be sold in the beauty retailer’s U.S. and Canadian stores, as well as on its website and app.

By Cara Salpini • July 26, 2022

Very Great hires vice presidents of sales, omnichannel fulfillment operations

The DTC holding company is one of many that have been building out their portfolios of online brands in hopes of fueling their growth.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 26, 2022