How adaptive asset-light retail models can engage Gen Z’s shopping habits

How retailers are adapting their go-to-market models, in order to maximize their relevance to Gen Z’s shopping preferences.

July 24, 2023

Brooklinen co-founder steps down as CEO

Rich Fulop, who has led the DTC bedding brand since its inception in 2014, will remain a board member. A search is underway for a permanent replacement.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2023

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies look to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Tula CEO steps down

Savannah Sachs is exiting after five years in the position. The move follows the brand's 2022 acquisition by Procter & Gamble.

By Dani James • July 21, 2023

Carhartt expands its resale program to allow mail-in trades

The workwear brand’s Reworked partnership with Trove will allow it to reach customers throughout the U.S. by the end of 2023.

By Laurel Deppen • July 21, 2023

Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023

Lowe’s expands shop-in-shop partnership with Petco to 300 stores

Both companies are strategically growing their operations to better serve rural communities. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2023

Dollar General seeks to increase supplier diversity

The discount retailer said the move will help provide more relevant products to customers.

By Nate Delesline III • July 20, 2023

Macy’s unveils first brand in private label revamp

The development of the women’s apparel brand, On 34th, was led by former Target merchants and will be available next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2023

Cuup acquired by FullBeauty Brands

The digitally native intimates brand shares a similar focus on size inclusivity with FullBeauty, which acquired Eloquii in April.

By Dani James • July 20, 2023

Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, RILA warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2023

Ross moves closer to 100 store openings goal this year

The off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, which opened 27 stores in June and July, wants to eventually grow to 2,900 locations.

By Nate Delesline III • July 19, 2023

Sur La Table expands national footprint, private label offering

Three years after surviving a pandemic-era bankruptcy, the culinary experiential retailer is back in growth mode on multiple fronts.

By Nate Delesline III • July 18, 2023

Revolution Beauty CEO to exit as part of Boohoo settlement

As part of an agreement with shareholder Boohoo, Bob Holt will step down from the beauty company’s board and remain interim CEO until Aug. 31.

By Dani James • July 18, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of Open Call pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Express chief merchandising officer exits

Malissa Akay has left the apparel retailer effective immediately, according to a Friday regulatory filing.

By Nate Delesline III • July 17, 2023

British apparel brand Arne expands to the US

The brand has already launched its U.S. website and plans to open brick-and-mortar stores in Los Angeles and New York.

By Howard Ruben • July 17, 2023

David’s Bridal will keep nearly 200 stores open under new ownership

The chain has been seeking a buyer since before its April bankruptcy filing. An offer from Cion Investment Corp. was approved last week.

By Daphne Howland • Updated July 24, 2023

Rag & Bone co-founder Marcus Wainwright steps down as chief brand officer

Creative duties will be handed to Jennie McCormick for womenswear, footwear and accessories, and Kyle Sweeney for menswear and merchandising.

By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2023

Authentic Brands taps ex-Tapestry, Saks alum as CFO

Kevin Wills is taking the company’s CFO seat as the firm is once again contemplating going public. It shelved previous IPO plans in 2021.

By Grace Noto • July 17, 2023

Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

By Danielle Beurteaux • July 17, 2023

Lululemon lays off 100 amid Lululemon Studio integration

Since acquiring Mirror for $500 million in 2020, the athletics brand has slowly shifted its strategy away from hardware to app-based workout content.

By Dani James • July 14, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at The Children’s Place and inflation dips to lowest levels since March 2021

The kids retailer said it’s ending the lease on its New Jersey headquarters, and in June the consumer price index rose just 3% year over year. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 14, 2023

Designers sue Shein for copyright infringement under racketeering laws

The RICO statute could help plaintiffs wrestle with the e-commerce giant’s unusual corporate structure and production strategy, experts say. 

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2023

Madison Reed hires chief revenue officer

The hair color company and salon owner has brought on Angela Jaskolski, who has previous experience at Aveda and the Regis Corporation.

By Howard Ruben • July 14, 2023