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After much mulling, Office Depot owner rejects both sale and split
The office supplies specialist won’t be breaking itself up nor merging with rival Staples. Many twists and turns later, it has decided to stay whole.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 22, 2022 -
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Nordstrom leans on off-price Rack for growth and profit
The retailer was said to be exploring a spinoff of the business, but now says it’s cranking up its footprint and tying it more tightly to its full-line operations.
By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2022 -
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Gen Z and millennials
If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z.
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Amazon names grocery veteran to head consumer business
Doug Herrington, a 17-year company veteran who established AmazonFresh and was an executive at Webvan, will replace Dave Clark as head of the unit, formerly known as Worldwide Consumer.
By Sam Silverstein • June 22, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Sustainability in retailHow retailers' attitudes toward unionization clash with their ESG policies
Consumers and investors are concerned that the industry’s stance on issues like collective bargaining at overseas suppliers isn't being applied to U.S. operations.
By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2022 -
"Nordstrom wing of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City" by Ben Schumin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Simon tests digital search tool for mall shoppers
Visitors can locate in-stock items on site at participating stores using the property’s interactive directory, or online before they head out.
By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2022 -
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Digital Brands says it is closer to Sundry acquisition
The brand operator has been seeking capital as it faces losses and vendor lawsuits, at the same time as it seeks scale for its business model.
June 21, 2022 -
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Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet."
By Sarah Zimmerman , Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2022 -
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Ron Johnson's Enjoy Technology wants to create a new form of retail. But first it must survive.
The former J.C. Penney CEO has built out a fleet of mobile stores to bring the shopping experience to homes. Its losses are mounting, though, and cash is running out.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 17, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Deckers' COO steps down and Swarovski names CEO
David Lafitte exited the footwear retailer to pursue another opportunity, while the jewelry brand appointed its first chief outside of the founding family.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 17, 2022 -
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Gap Inc. joins $8M funding round to take equity stake in Allyson Felix's Saysh
The company’s Athleta brand, which has partnered with the track and field star since 2019, will feature Saysh merchandise on its website.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2022 -
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Old Navy struggles with demand planning due to supply chain delays
The Gap-owned retailer is rebalancing its inventory mix after shipping delays left the company with excess product that is "out of sync" with consumers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 17, 2022 -
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Lego to open first US factory
The company’s $1 billion facility in Virginia will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand.
By Kaarin Moore • June 16, 2022 -
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Amazon schedules Prime Day for mid-July
Most U.S. Prime members plan to shop the sale, but there’s evidence they’ll be cautious about spending and will also seek out deals at rivals.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2022 -
Revlon files for bankruptcy as debt, supply challenges take a toll
After years of hemorrhaging cash, the cosmetics brand aims to reorganize and cut its debt load in Chapter 11.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 16, 2022 -
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Amazon drone delivery to take off in California
The e-commerce giant is still in talks with regulators for the permits it needs to deliver light packages in less than an hour.
By Max Garland • June 15, 2022 -
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Family Dollar to shutter distribution center FDA flagged as rodent-infested
Issues at the Arkansas facility led to a voluntary recall of several product categories and the temporary closure of some 400 stores.
By Max Garland • June 15, 2022 -
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Retailers grapple with e-commerce's drag on profits: report
The online channel is a must, but it’s costly, and scale doesn’t help much, according to research conducted by Ipsos for Publicis Sapient and Salesforce.
By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2022 -
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Expanding its reach, Lululemon now sells hijabs
Two styles debuted last week, with a third expected later this year. The company says all three emphasize performance and versatility.
By Cara Salpini • June 14, 2022 -
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Ocean shipping reform clears Congress, to the cheers of retail groups
The bill, which President Biden indicated he will sign, gives the Federal Maritime Commission more authority to investigate and claw back carrier fees.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 14, 2022 -
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'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit
The president warned carriers that new regulations, aimed at cracking down on skyrocketing shipping costs, are coming.
By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 14, 2022 -
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Ulta's Shelley Haus passes away after 'valiant fight' with cancer
The retailer’s chief marketing officer was “an innovative marketer, creative storyteller and a people-first leader who saw beautiful possibilities in everything and everyone,” the company said.
By Cara Salpini • June 14, 2022 -
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PayPal strives to improve checkout
The company aims to improve the checkout experience for both merchants and consumers, with new services being tested this year, CEO Dan Schulman said.
By Lynne Marek • June 14, 2022 -
Revlon reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
The beauty giant has long suffered under billions of dollars in debt, while the pandemic exacerbated its financial struggles.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2022 -
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Edgewell debuts Gen Z-focused skincare brand, Fieldtrip
The CPG giant, which acquired DTC razor brand Billie last year, is selling Fieldtrip via a DTC website and Amazon to start.
By Cara Salpini • June 13, 2022 -
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Urban Outfitters trims low-profit SKUs to boost margins
Fewer styles and larger orders are among the tactics the company is using to offset rising freight costs.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2022
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