Luxury demand strong amid consumer weakness

A few brands are out of favor, while others are making a comeback, as consumers across income levels continue to shop for upscale goods.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 22, 2023

Walmart issues cautious 2023 guidance as inflation persists

Low-margin items in grocery and wellness made up more of the retailer's sales mix in 2022 while high-margin categories were softer.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 21, 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

Home Depot puts $1B toward higher wages as labor market stays tight

Despite many headwinds, the home improvement retailer expects to take market share, thanks in part to its customer service, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2023

Shopify to expand program offering better delivery date visibility

Shop Promise has drawn comparisons to Amazon's “Buy with Prime” feature.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2023

YouTubers, podcasters help Sweetwater reach a record sales year

The pandemic led musicians to buy streaming equipment, pushing the retailer to over $1 billion in sales – all with only one physical store. 

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 21, 2023

Modern retail ecosystems are required to support today’s consumers

VMware Retail Industry Solutions Strategist explores cross-cloud ecosystem for better in-store experiences.

By Arron Lock, Director, Retail Industry Solutions Strategist, VMware • Feb. 21, 2023

Yeti names permanent CFO

Mike McMullen, who has held the position on an interim basis since October, will focus on driving growth at the outdoor products company.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2023

Party City plans to close 22 stores in bankruptcy

Twelve of the locations are already up for auction, and the total number of closures could change as the retailer continues to evaluate its footprint.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 17, 2023

Smooth sailing ahead for (most) off-price retailers

TJX is a standout in a space that continues to benefit from a dicey economy, while Nordstrom Rack struggles to gain a foothold.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 17, 2023

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 performance hampered by delivery delays

To avoid late deliveries, the retailer is making adjustments in people, processes and systems.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2023

Tuesday Morning says lenders’ actions contributed to Chapter 11

The company, which is preparing to close hundreds of stores, said when Wells Fargo increased its reserves, the move “effectively eliminated” the retailer’s operating liquidity.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 16, 2023

Independent Pet Partners files Ch. 11, looks to sell some stores

The owner of Loyal Companion is closing dozens of stores and selling some of its locations to Pet Supplies Plus and other competitors.

By Kaarin Vembar and Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 16, 2023

The RealReal slashes workforce, store base in quest for profits

The resale site has long struggled to make money despite strong sales, but turning away from brick and mortar carries risk in this unique segment.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 16, 2023

Mass merchants continue to gain steam in online grocery

Retailers like Walmart and Target are seeing a growing number of active users along with high satisfaction rates, according to the latest Brick Meets Click research.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 16, 2023

Moosejaw introduces gear, apparel resale program

The Walmart-owned retailer is offering customers store credit in exchange for their secondhand items.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 15, 2023

Neiman Marcus is laying off 5% of its workforce

The retailer also shifted roles for two executives to lead customer insight and product and technology, as its chief product and technology officer exits.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 15, 2023

Purple fires back at activist investors seeking control over board

The DTC brand has issued cumulative voting preferred stock intended to “protect shareholders and treat them equally,” Chairman Paul Zepf said.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 15, 2023

What it takes to be a successful DTC brand in 2023

Direct-to-consumer darlings like Warby Parker and Allbirds helped pave the way for more brands to enter the space. But now, the playbook has changed.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 15, 2023

ASOS names second interim CFO amid turnaround plans

The online fashion retailer swapped interim CFOs as it attempts to fend off economic headwinds and boost profitability.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 15, 2023

Tuesday Morning files for Chapter 11, again

In its second bankruptcy filing since 2020, the discount retailer is planning to shrink its store footprint further and refocus on high-traffic stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 14, 2023

Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

The retailer is closing two locations that offer only pickup and delivery service, along with five other full-service stores.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2023

EBay buys AI fraud detection company 3PM Shield

The acquisition, which is the latest in a string of technology purchases, comes a week after the marketplace announced layoffs.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 14, 2023

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

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