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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s CFO, Gustavo Arnal, dead at 52

    Arnal, who joined the home retailer in 2020, previously held roles at Avon, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble.

    By Sept. 4, 2022
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    Amazon offers sellers long-term inventory storage with new service

    Amazon Warehousing & Distribution allows the company to capture more value from its fulfillment network, which has grappled with excess capacity this year.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 2, 2022
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    The state of retail operations

    Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    6 Express Edit stores to open in the next 90 days

    The concept stores from Express are acquiring new shoppers and reactivating lapsed customers. 

    By Sept. 2, 2022
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    Dollar General makes additional leadership changes

    A new chief strategy officer and appointments within its store operations division highlight the discount retailer’s latest round of updates.

    By Jeff Wells • Sept. 2, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Sam’s Club raises membership prices and the majority of Americans approve of labor unions

    The warehouse club is hiking membership costs for the first time in a decade, and 71% of people in the U.S. now approve of the organizations.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 2, 2022
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    Sam’s Club increases membership fee for the first time in almost a decade

    Basic membership costs will go from $45 to $50, while the price of a “Plus” membership will rise from $100 to $110.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Athleta launches intimates

    Its Rituals collection will be available online starting Sept. 20, as the company tries to provide a “first layer” for its shoppers. 

    By Sept. 1, 2022
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    Francesca’s appoints Build-A-Bear vet as CTO

    Mike Early, who also worked with Macy’s, will take on the role, while Laura Schick was named vice president of e-commerce.

    By Sept. 1, 2022
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    Retailers take expensive measures to clear inventory ahead of peak season

    Faced with sluggish consumer demand, Gap, Kohl’s and Nordstrom are deploying deep discounts and pulling items from the shelves.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Amazon rolls out delivery route algorithm to reduce miles driven

    The e-commerce giant has deployed its “Condor” program nationwide after introducing it in January.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off staff as part of turnaround plan

    The retailer also announced it has secured $500 million in new financing and will sell shares to raise additional cash.

    By Aug. 31, 2022
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    Chewy nudges sales up 12.8% and learns a new trick: profitability

    Recurring purchases of key essentials have helped the online pet specialist grow revenue while its costs are easing.

    By Aug. 31, 2022
  • PVH to lay off 10% of its global workforce in coming months amid weak apparel demand

    Trish Donnelly, who arrived from Urban Outfitters last year to lead Calvin Klein globally and all the company’s brands in North America, is leaving.

    By Aug. 31, 2022
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    What Walmart and Target’s performance told us about retail for the rest of 2022

    Inventory, margins, traffic, pricing, food, gas, costs, holidays: The two giants act as a window into the market that everyone is trying to peer through.

    By Aug. 31, 2022
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    FedEx terminates delivery agreements with face of Ground contractor revolt

    Competitors “have sought to exploit” Spencer Patton's campaign for improved pay and other changes, the logistics giant said in a lawsuit.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Best Buy US sales slide 13% as inflation, discounting take toll

    The retailer is trying to navigate volatility as strong demand in electronics subsides and other players clear out their excess inventory.

    By Aug. 30, 2022
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    Naturalizer owner Caleres taps new CFO from a.k.a. Brands

    Jack Calandra also served as chief financial officer at Tailored Brands and held various leadership positions at Gap Inc. for over a decade.

    By Aug. 30, 2022
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    Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

    MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2022
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    UPS peak surcharges to affect large shippers expecting strong holiday demand

    The fee follows FedEx and the Postal Service announcing their own cost hikes.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022
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    Ulta to introduce new layout in select stores this fall

    The retailer will place mass and prestige brands together in order to better reflect how customers shop.

    By Aug. 29, 2022
  • Alex and Ani has $17.5M loan as it seeks growth after bankruptcy

    The jewelry retailer known for its charm bracelets filed for Chapter 11 in 2021 after years of fast growth and disruptions both external and internal.

    By Aug. 29, 2022
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    Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

    The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

    By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 29, 2022
  • Is Dillard’s setting the pace for mid-tier department stores?

    As rivals struggle to redefine the legacy model, the Southern chain has stuck with its founding family — and retail fundamentals.

    By Aug. 29, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Farfetch invests in Yoox Net-A-Porter, and Belk sues GameStop and former CEO

    The retailer is taking over a 47.5% stake from Cartier-owner Richemont, and the department store accuses Nir Patel of poaching employees.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 26, 2022
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    REI employees vote to unionize at Berkeley store

    The location is the second of the outdoor retailer’s to form a union, joining a growing wave in retail. 

    By Aug. 26, 2022