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    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s comments on unions run afoul of labor laws, federal agency says

    The company defended his assertion that joining a union would disadvantage employees as a lawful explanation of its views.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Petco partners with Nationwide for pet insurance and Shopify plans on becoming profitable

    The pet retailer will begin offering plans starting next year, and the e-commerce company had a second-quarter revenue increase of 22%.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 28, 2022
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    Trendline

    The state of retail operations

    Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Destination XL brings on Blue Nile vet as chief digital, analytics officer

    The men’s apparel retailer has been building out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans in recent months.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Mattel girds itself for bumpy end to the year

    The toy maker trimmed its guidance on profitability this year, though it has benefited from price increases and cost cuts. 

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Skechers escorts Ye from corporate HQ in Los Angeles after he shows up uninvited

    The footwear brand made clear it has no intention of working with the fashion designer and condemned his recent “divisive remarks.”

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond names CEO

    Sue Gove, who has been serving in the position in the interim since June, faces a number of challenges heading into the holiday season.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Belk hires Stein Mart vet as chief merchandising officer

    MaryAnne Morin will take on the role, replacing Chris Kolbe, who was CMO for a little more than a year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Target triples Apple shop-in-shops ahead of holidays

    The tech giant now has over 150 branded locations inside Target stores as the two companies expand their partnership. 

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    UPS expects holiday package surge to peak later this year

    The logistics giant also has more capacity freed up as top customer Amazon delivers more of its own orders, according to CEO Carol Tomé.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Gap’s real Yeezy problem

    The struggling brand is left with garbage bags full of clothes from a collaboration meant to revitalize its fortunes.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    UPS mirrors FedEx with 6.9% rate hike

    The increase for the logistics giant's Ground, Air and International services will take effect Dec. 27.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Adidas drops Ye over ‘hate speech,’ forgoing close to $250M in profits this year

    To regain customer trust, the sneaker giant had no choice but to sever ties with the fashion designer and hip hop artist also known as Kanye West.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Walmart refreshes its approach to underwear with new intimates line

    The company sunset its Secret Treasures private label and introduced Joyspun — a new take on underwear and sleepwear with a focus on inclusivity.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    The North Face to open over 70 stores in North America

    The brand is also adding up to 300 additional retail and partner locations globally in the next five years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Deflated expectations for Amazon in the post-Jeff Bezos era

    Rising costs, disappointing Prime sales and inflation are leading some analysts to temper their projections ahead of the e-commerce giant’s Q3 report.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Make a list and check it thrice: 3 last-mile delivery risks to watch for this peak season

    Performing when the pressure is on starts with being prepared to effectively manage the extra risk that comes with the year-end surge in demand.

    Oct. 24, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Peloton’s chief people officer to exit and Home Depot launches jobseeker marketplace

    The at-home fitness brand recently saw other executives depart, and the home improvement store looks to connect with pros.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Adidas cuts guidance (again) amid inventory pileup

    Any hope that the markdown mayhem of this year would be over by the holidays is fading. 

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Purple hires new chief marketer

    Keira Krausz starts the position on Nov. 1, replacing Patrice Varni who is leaving the DTC company after a little more than a year. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022
  • The many windows of a red brick building, seen at an angle, reflect the blue and clouds of the sky. A vertical red sign at the center reads "Ponce."
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    What Simon Property Group’s latest move says about the future of malls

    The giant shopping center REIT’s newly acquired 50% stake in mixed-use developer Jamestown suggests the traditional mall’s days are numbered.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Hasbro suffers as inventory hangover eats into profits in Q3

    The toy giant took a 31% hit to operating profit in its consumer products segment while price-wary consumers pulled back on purchases.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns

    The e-commerce giant previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Skip the line: Advanced checkout tech is surging among c-stores

    From self checkout machines to stores with no physical checkout at all, the options are growing for improving the shopping experience.

    By Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Over a third of retail execs are taking measures to clear inventory: study

    Nearly all of the execs surveyed said increased promotions and availability guarantees were part of their holiday plans.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Asos overhauls operations as apparel demand becomes unpredictable

    The fast-fashion company is disappointed in its overseas results, especially in the U.S., where Nordstrom has exclusive distribution of its Topshop brand.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022