Gymshark lays off 65 US employees

The U.K.-based athletics brand joins a growing list of direct-to-consumer companies announcing layoffs as the year starts.

By Dani James • Jan. 26, 2023

Paula’s Choice CEO exits

Tara Poseley, who has led the brand since 2016, is succeeded by Chief Marketing Officer Erika Kussmann.

By Dani James • Jan. 26, 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

DTC kids brand Nugget raises prices

The company, known for its modular couches, cited rising production costs as the reason for needing to adjust prices for the first time since 2014.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2023

The Backroom: What’s going on with DTC this year?

The team introduces new co-host Dani James and talks about changes in the direct-to-consumer space and the ongoing importance of brick and mortar.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 26, 2023

The RealReal taps Neiman Marcus vet as CEO

John Koryl most recently led digital strategy at Canadian Tire Corporation and takes the job eight months after founder Julie Wainwright’s abrupt exit.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2023

Sephora returns to the UK with London store

Two years ago, the retailer acquired U.K.-based Feelunique, and last year, the company launched its own digital presence and app in the region.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 26, 2023

Ralph Lauren vet named president of West Elm

Day Kornbluth joins the Williams-Sonoma brand from the luxury retailer, where she most recently served as global brand president of Ralph Lauren Home. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 26, 2023

E-retailers Saks, Saks Off 5th, The Bay resort to layoffs amid turmoil in tech

In 2021, HBC split the online and brick-and-mortar operations of its companies to gain financial and talent advantages. Now, all three spinoffs are cutting jobs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 25, 2023

The Athlete’s Foot builds out its marketing team

The company promoted two executives and added two new positions including a social media coordinator and a marketing coordinator. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2023

How a Black Friday website crash prepped Lowe’s for the pandemic

CEO Marvin Ellison said the 2018 incident spurred changes that paid off two years later when the retailer saw a huge surge in demand.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 25, 2023

Amazon doubles down on generic drugs with new RxPass subscription

RxPass will run Prime customers $5 per month to fill prescriptions from a list of about 50 generic medications.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Jan. 25, 2023

Dollar Tree names former Dollar General exec Rick Dreiling CEO

Outgoing CEO Mike Witynski is stepping down from the Dollar Tree board and leaving the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 24, 2023

Purple rejects takeover bid

Coliseum Capital Management sent the brand an unsolicited proposal in September to acquire its remaining common stock for $4.35 a share.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 24, 2023

Versace exec to take on CEO post at Michael Kors

Cedric Wilmotte, who currently heads operations at Versace, will move to the new position in April.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 24, 2023

H&M transforms Williamsburg store to showcase athletic collection

The location is a “kinetic, tactile playground” that showcases the retailer’s new H&M Move brand and offers daily fitness classes. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023

Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2023

Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2023

Away taps former Foxtrot exec as chief marketing officer

As the travel brand sees increased interest in travel from consumers, Carla Dunham brings marketing experience from Foxtrot and Equinox.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Walmart Business aims to save time and money for small business owners who buy from the retailer to support their own businesses.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 23, 2023

Vince promotes from within to replace CFO

David Stefko, who arrived from former Vince owner Sun Capital eight years ago, is retiring. Company veteran Amy Levy takes his place next month.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2023

Levi Strauss hires Nordstrom vet as chief digital officer

Jason Gowans, who will report to Michelle Gass, will help grow the company’s direct-to-consumer business.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2023

Hatch gains operational control over Destination Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, others

Marquee Brands has taken a minority stake in the newly-formed Hatch Collective, led by Hatch CEO and founder Ariane Goldman.

By Dani James • Jan. 23, 2023

5 ways Target is pushing customer-driven innovations in omnichannel, grocery

Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 23, 2023

For brick and mortar retailers looking to expand, online is the way to go

Thanks to new omnichannel tech, selling online is a low-cost way for independent retailers to grow.

Jan. 23, 2023