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

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

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

3 ways AI can supercharge sizing to help apparel brands boost conversion, reduce returns and personalize the retail experience

We highlight three key ways your apparel brand can leverage AI and machine learning to increase conversion and personalize retail both online and in stores.

Jan. 23, 2023

Wayfair lays off nearly 2K employees

The staff reductions, representing 10% of the company’s global workforce, mark the second round of layoffs at the retailer in less than six months.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 20, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon discontinues charity program, Stitch Fix takes to Twitter for CEO search

The e-commerce giant is ending its AmazonSmile program after a decade and the styling service is seeking out CEO applicants via social media.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 20, 2023

Off-price Rack drags down Nordstrom’s holiday performance

But the retailer's seasonal results reflect margin consistency, and its focus on inventory management could pay off, some analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2023

Judge grants Party City immediate access to $75M bankruptcy loan

The remainder of a $150 million debtor-in-possession loan will not be released until February.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 19, 2023