Reporter’s Notebook: The New Orleans menswear shop that brought Zegna to America

Trends may come and trends may go, but as long as men wear clothing, century-old Rubensteins will be in business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Dollar General CFO to retire

John Garratt will exit this June. Meanwhile, the company just opened its 19,000th store.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 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

Tom Brady’s activewear brand launches at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The brand will be available on the athletics retailer’s website and at its House of Sport locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

Canada Goose, Francesca’s launch resale options

The used goods market is booming, crossing categories and price points, and is mostly growing online with the help of third-party platforms.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2023

Skims appoints chief commercial officer

Robert Norton brings leadership experience from Moncler and Roberto Cavalli to the direct-to-consumer brand.

By Dani James • Jan. 31, 2023

Destination XL names COO

Dara Pauker, who previously worked as a consultant for the company, joins the retailer as it continues to take market share after a dramatic turnaround.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 30, 2023

Unilever names new CEO

Hein Schumacher takes the helm of the CPG giant in July. Alan Jope announced his retirement in September.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond to close all Harmon stores

The retailer will also close an additional 87 of its namesake stores as a potential bankruptcy filing looms.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2023

Vera Bradley shakes up leadership, takes full ownership of Pura Vida

The DTC brand’s founders left, along with much of Vera Bradley’s C-suite, as new CEO Jacqueline Ardrey slashes costs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2023

Saks focuses on men with new ambassador program

The invite-only program comes as the department store is expanding its menswear offering at its New York City flagship.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

5 CEOs to watch in 2023

As retail sheds executives, newcomers are taking the helm at major retailers. They face individual hurdles, alongside industrywide challenges like inflation.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 30, 2023

Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Amazon Fresh raises its threshold for free delivery to $150

The move, which takes effect Feb. 28, reflects the difficult economics of online grocery fulfillment amid the company’s push to win over food shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2023

David’s Bridal launches wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace

Wedding vendors can join the platform for free and create their own webpage to advertise to couples.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2023

5 POS software integrations helping independent retailers compete

More than a cash register, the modern POS can function as the central cog of your retail operation.

Jan. 30, 2023

Newell Brands to lay off 13% of office staff

The cuts will be done by the end of 2023 and are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at saving up to $250 million a year.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 27, 2023

Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain

The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023

Best Buy Canada reportedly laying off 700

The company's services could balance softening demand for consumer electronics, according to analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 27, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker faces privacy suit and Levi’s misquotes Mark Twain

A lawsuit alleges the athletics retailer violated California’s privacy act. Meanwhile, Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh cited the author on why skinny jeans are not dead.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2023

Hasbro slashes global workforce amid challenging consumer environment

The move is part of a reorganization that includes the COO’s departure and a shift away from consumer products.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2023

Foot Locker to cut corporate roles, wind down Sidestep banner

New CEO Mary Dillon is rapidly making changes to a business that analysts said "clearly needed a shake-up.”

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 27, 2023

Pacsun appoints new co-CEO

Brie Olson will replace Alfred Chang, who is leaving to lead luxury brand Fear of God, though he will remain on the Pacsun board.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 27, 2023

Home Depot launches in-house app to prioritize employee tasks

Sidekick, the machine learning-powered platform built in-house, is currently live at 600 stores.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 27, 2023

Levi’s CEO: ‘The skinny jean is not going anywhere’

Baggy styles are on-trend and selling, but the closet staple is hanging around. Meanwhile, the company sees inventory returning to normal by mid-year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023