Forever 21 plots 14 new stores

The fast-fashion retailer is facing new competition from resale and even faster brands like Shein, but remains a Gen Z favorite.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2022

Levi’s slashing prices, cutting Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

With inventory rising all year, including a 43% surge in Q3, the denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2022

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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

Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts

Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 11, 2022

Walmart laying off 1,500 at Atlanta-area fulfillment center

The retail giant joins rival Amazon in scaling back warehouse capacity as e-commerce growth has leveled off in the late-pandemic era.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2022

FedEx Ground to lower peak season volume forecasts

The logistics giant predicts it will handle a lower number of shipments over the holidays as retailers grapple with a "fluid and challenging economic environment."

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2022

Small business rent delinquency trends improving: survey

Small retailers appear to be recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic downturn, but nearly a third still can’t pay rent.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2022

A trip through holidays past and future shows COVID-19’s lasting impact on the season

Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2022

U.S. luxury rising: Driving engagement in new markets and creating artful retail experiences

A lack of international tourists, supply chain constraints and rising costs have not stopped luxury brands from thriving in the ever-evolving U.S. retail landscape.

By Barrie Scardina • Oct. 10, 2022

Adidas says its Yeezy partnership is ‘under review’

The brand has endured weeks of taunting from partner Kanye West, aka Ye, but his “White Lives Matter” T-shirt may be the last straw.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2022

Amazon ends field tests for delivery bot Scout

After debuting in a Washington state neighborhood in 2019, a company spokesperson said parts of the program "weren't meeting customers' needs.”

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022

Stitch Fix to close factory, cease production of sustainable, size-inclusive private label

The apparel box retailer joins Old Navy in scaling back ambitions for inclusive sizing.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Tupperware is now at Target and Hasbro’s $8.5B plan

Tupperware is on a journey to reach a younger demographic, and the toy brand announced an ambitious financial growth strategy.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 7, 2022

Amazon to hire 150K employees ahead of the holidays

The retailer is staffing up its operations team to meet holiday demand, despite reportedly slowing hiring in its corporate retail division.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2022

Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 7, 2022

Under Armour replaces president of the Americas

Stephanie Pugliese will stay until early next year to help with the transition, but David Baxter takes on the role Oct. 24.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 6, 2022

Peloton cuts 500 jobs after losing ‘more than $100M on retail’ last year

Following a slew of poor earnings results, CEO Barry McCarthy is focused on reaching break-even cash flow by the end of the year.

By Dani James • Oct. 6, 2022

Gopuff launches health and wellness private label line, links with Grubhub

The private brand includes allergy medications and at-home test kits, while the new partnership makes convenience items available on the Grubhub Marketplace.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • Oct. 6, 2022

Nordstrom’s tech chief to step down this month

As chief technology and information officer, Edmond Mesrobian has spent the last four years overhauling the retailer’s data capabilities.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2022

Qurate Retail Group names COO

Scott Barnhart is the latest leadership announcement as the company engages in a turnaround strategy. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 6, 2022

In latest sign of shifting priorities, Amazon reportedly freezes corporate hiring in its retail operations

The move comes weeks after the e-commerce giant hit the brakes on an ambitious expansion of its warehouse capacity.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2022

REI commits to closing stores on Black Friday forever

In 2015, the retailer made waves for its decision to forgo sales on the biggest shopping day of the year. Now it’s tradition.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 5, 2022

Target names chief digital, product officer

Prat Vemana will lead the retailer’s digital teams as the company continues to invest in the channel. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 5, 2022

Shopify adds mobile POS hardware

Pushing further into brick-and-mortar shopping, the commerce company faces competition from other point-of-sale providers as the volume of these transactions is expected to rise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022

Retail saw over 20 CEOs exit in 2022. Here’s who.

Gap, Home Depot, Reebok, Glossier: There was a collective changing of the guard in retail this year as struggling brands sought new leaders and founders took a step back.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 5, 2022

Another Goodwill resale site launches as the market takes off

GoodwillFinds.com joins 23-year-old ShopGoodwill.com in bringing one of the most recognizable names in secondhand goods to the internet.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2022