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Lowe’s debuts ‘digital twin’ store
The virtual replica of one of the retailer’s stores combines spatial data with Lowe’s data, including product location and historical order information.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Gap Inc. to eliminate 500 corporate jobs
The retailer recently ended its partnership with the Yeezy brand and reported widening sales declines.
By Dani James • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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TrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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J.C. Penney Beauty to expand nationwide
The concept is currently in 10 pilot locations and will increase to 600 stores by the spring of 2023.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment
Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Xcel Brands launches C. Wonder by Christian Siriano
Siriano was named the creative director of the new brand, which will launch in the spring of 2023.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Instacart rolls out tech enhancements centered on in-store shopping
The company’s “Connected Stores” suite includes an updated smart cart, scan-and-pay program and electronic shelf labels.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Puma
Puma debuts shoes, tights made from recycled materials
The Re:Collection line is made with between 20% and 100% recycled materials and comes on the back of a biodegradable shoe launch earlier this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Appriss RetailThe billion dollar impact of order claim fraud
With the growth of online shopping, ecommerce retailers should be turning their attention to another type of fraud with potentially far greater impact on the bottom line.
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FedEx ramps up cost-cutting measures after earnings fall below expectations
Global volume declined in Q1, a trend the delivery giant expects to continue throughout the rest of its fiscal year.
By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond announces locations of its first wave of closures
The struggling home goods retailer is moving to shutter over 50 stores after laying out a plan late last month to close 150 locations.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Williams-Sonoma names new CFO
Jeff Howie — previously the company’s chief administrative officer — aims to steer the company toward its $10 billion revenue goal.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
Gap concedes its Yeezy partnership is over
The untimely breakup with Ye, also known as Kanye West, may be the brand’s most high-profile — but it’s not its first.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Barneys New York emerges with a beauty line
Parent Authentic Brands Group announced a deal with Korean-based lifestyle company Gloent Group to develop, manufacture and distribute products.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Amazon expands email marketing tools for brands seeking new customers
Brands can email message directly to shoppers who don’t follow them by using the free Tailored Audiences tool, which is currently in beta.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Bankrupt Revlon gets court approval for exec bonus plan
Top executives could collectively receive tens of millions of dollars in incentive bonuses.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon invests $450M in driver program and Bed Bath & Beyond interim CEO could stay another year
The e-commerce giant will invest in benefits for its Delivery Service Partners, while Sue Gove will reportedly remain with the home retailer for now.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
Ye moves to sever his relationship with Gap
The designer “had no choice” because the brand failed to comply with unspecified “contractual obligations,” his attorney said.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity
The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.
By Max Garland • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Fossil hires chief marketer
While some retailers and brands hire veteran marketing talent, research suggests that companies are bumping up their marketing budgets.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Rothy’s prevails in court as Birdies agrees to cease selling disputed shoe design
The DTC shoe companies have been in court since April, and Rothy’s on Wednesday vowed to continue to vigorously defend its intellectual property.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Patagonia founder transfers ownership: ‘Earth is now our only shareholder’
From here on out, “every dollar that is not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed as dividends to protect the planet,” the company said.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division
With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Why is Family Dollar hacking at its prices amid inflation?
Hint: The answer starts with ‘D’ and ends with ‘ollar General.’
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Vince to shut down Rebecca Taylor
The company is in discussions with lenders to finalize the wind down plan, which is expected to include selling off assets and exiting business channels.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy as it works through liquidation
The regional sporting goods specialist at its height had 230 stores. After a series of deals and tribulations, it’s winding down to zero.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2022
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