3 trends in retail you must know to attract on-the-go consumers

Insights from a survey conducted by Retail Dive and Waze reveal how to turn commuters into customers.

Aug. 22, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond is at risk of filing for bankruptcy. How did it get here?

The retailer has lost sales and market share all while experiencing mounting losses. And without a leader at the helm, it faces an inflection point.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022

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How marketplaces are evolving

From regulation and counterfeits to the launch of new platforms, here's where marketplaces are cropping up in retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Former Ulta chief Mary Dillon’s arrival as Foot Locker CEO a ‘narrative changer’

Dillon, credited with the beauty retailer's transformation, replaces Richard Johnson as president and chief executive in less than two weeks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Kirkland & Ellis for debt help: Bloomberg

The retailer is addressing its balance sheet as it manages flagging sales and a seemingly endless turnaround. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Wayfair lays off 10% of corporate workforce

The online home goods retailer joins others in the industry in reducing headcount in order to manage costs.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022

Beyond Yoga to open its first permanent store

After hosting a summer pop-up shop, the DTC brand has learned which products were popular with customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2022

Dollar General hit with nearly $1.3M in workplace safety fines

Federal workplace safety inspectors found a number of violations after visiting three Dollar General stores in Georgia this year.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 19, 2022

Walmart eyes payments opportunities

With PayPal’s former CFO on board, the retail behemoth is assessing its prospects in the payments arena near and far.

By Lynne Marek • Aug. 19, 2022

Kohl’s will bring Sephora to all stores in hopes of adding $2B in sales by 2025

A similar partnership with the beauty retailer didn’t do much for rival J.C. Penney, but Kohl’s sees potential in the tie-up as sales and profits plummet.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2022

Bath & Body Works cuts 130 positions, COO exits

The retailer is positioning itself for long-term growth, and is expected to save around $30 million in the second half of the year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 18, 2022

Pandora launches lab-made diamond collection as US sales decline

The new 33-piece Brilliance collection has diamonds made with renewable energy, and includes 100% recycled silver and gold. 

By Dani James • Aug. 18, 2022

SKU’d: Retailers, don’t be goblins when you fire people

Layoffs aren’t easy, but some companies are making big mistakes in communicating corporate changes to staff. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 18, 2022

Amazon announces first peak season fee for its fulfillment services

The e-commerce giant said it previously absorbed the higher cost of holiday shipping, but added that seasonal expenses have reached new heights.

By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2022

Retail CMO budgets increased in 2022: Gartner

Although marketers are spending more on social media, overall budgets still haven't bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.

By Dani James • Aug. 17, 2022

Target takes 87% hit to operating profit as it resets inventory

The retailer resorted to markdowns after facing sluggish demand as consumers grapple with inflation. Was it a speed bump, or a sign of poor planning?

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2022

Walgreens brings in Starbucks vet for new ‘chief format concepts and design officer’ role

Min Cho will focus on “innovative store design and architecture which embraces creativity and functionality,” the drugstore retailer said.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 17, 2022

Kohl’s names chief marketing officer

Interim CMO Christie Raymond takes on the role permanently as she looks to scale the retailer’s in-house retail media agency.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 17, 2022

DoorDash is testing delivery of Facebook Marketplace orders

The two companies are piloting the service in multiple cities, which allows drivers to deliver items that fit in the trunk of a car.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 17, 2022

Walmart GoLocal surpasses 1M deliveries

The retail giant’s white-label delivery service celebrates the one-year anniversary of its launch later this month.

By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2022

ThredUp lays off 15% of its corporate workforce as Q2 losses widen

The tough spending environment has come for resale, although higher-income customers looking for upscale goods spent more on average.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2022

Walmart sales rise, profits fall on inflation in Q2

The retailer has gained market share and revenue. But sales and consumer shifts are eating into profits at the same time.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2022

Reebok owner Authentic Brands Group strikes deal to acquire Ted Baker

ABG wants to separate Ted Baker into an IP holding company and one or more operating companies that would manage the brand’s retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 16, 2022

Amazon audit reveals wage, benefit issues at 40% of potential suppliers

The e-commerce giant said it has dedicated teams working with vendors on long-term corrective action plans.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 16, 2022

Best Buy reportedly cuts store jobs

The retailer recently warned of sales declines as consumers pull back on electronics purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2022

Peloton hiking prices amid reported layoffs, store closures

As its pandemic-era boom fizzles, the at-home bicycle fitness company is scrambling, even after major layoffs and subscription hikes earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2022