FedEx Express expands New York City pilot of electric delivery carts

The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2022

Skincare brands The Ordinary, Dr. Dennis Gross to raise prices

In social posts giving a heads-up to shoppers, the brands cited the costs of raw ingredients and supply chain logistics as reasons for the change.

By Dani James • Dec. 20, 2022

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

DSW parent acquires footwear maker Topo Athletic

The acquisition expands Designer Brands' portfolio of exclusive and private label brands.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 19, 2022

VF Corp mulling JanSport sale: Bloomberg

Wedbush analysts threw cold water on the company's reported estimate that it could get $500 million for the backpack brand.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2022

Walmart drone delivery service launches in Arizona, Florida and Texas

The offering with DroneUp is part of a wider plan to offer the same-day option in six states by the end of this year.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2022

Is self-checkout worth the investment?

While the tech can speed up shopping trips and let employees take on new tasks, it doesn’t come without its frustrations, experts say.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2022

How small businesses are navigating the holiday season

With the impact of the pandemic ongoing and inflation adding pressure, neighborhood stores are facing similar challenges as their big-box counterparts.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 19, 2022

Not today, winter. How to keep your business operating smoothly through rough weather

Winter can definitely be a tough season for so many businesses, but with the right preparation it doesn't have to be.

Dec. 19, 2022

PVH hires new Calvin Klein global brand president

Eva Serrano’s appointment is an “important next step” in PVH’s multi-year strategic growth plan, according to its CEO. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2022

Toy retailers turn to discounts to drive holiday sales, clear inventory

Themed Lego sets and movie-related action figures are selling well, while board games and Nerf products are down, according to Jefferies analysts.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2022

November retail sales show the holidays mean heavy promotions this year

Consumers are spending, but they are keen on getting deals, and retailers are slashing prices as the holiday season winds down.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2022

Package theft surged 47% in November, study says

Consumers reported that delivery times have improved since last year, but theft is on the rise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2022

Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs

Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2022

The Honest Company hires Amazon vet as new CEO

Carla Vernón is already familiar with the business, having worked with current CEO Nick Vlahos on the brand’s Amazon platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2022

Your merchandise was made in a sweatshop. Now what?

When it comes to supply chain ethics, retailers may no longer be able to cede responsibility to the brands they sell.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2022

Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022

Joann reports third quarter loss, suspends dividend

After a disappointing Q3 financial performance, the crafts retailer wants to achieve $200 million in cost savings by 2025.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 14, 2022

What is Revlon’s next chapter?

The brand was exploring a sale even before the pandemic, but the current environment isn’t ideal for a bankrupt company trying to figure out next steps. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 14, 2022

Sears Hometown files for bankruptcy amid disputes with ‘new Sears’

Financial strain and a lack of inventory led to the move, three years after Eddie Lampert-run TransformCo reacquired the home goods chain.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2022

Best Buy, TalkShopLive debut in-store pickup for livestream shopping

The partnership gives online shoppers the ability to sidestep long delivery times.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022

Supply chain should ‘easily handle’ remainder of the holiday season: NRF

Ports are “headed into their winter lull” after a busy and challenging year, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022

FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

The carrier is touting the service as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 13, 2022

‘There’s the right home for any brand’: Why retail keeps turning to Los Angeles

The City of Angels — with its various neighborhoods and shopping streets — has risen to the top for many of today’s direct-to-consumer brands.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2022

Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2022

How Walmart is pursuing omnichannel profitability

The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, CEO Doug McMillon said at a recent Morgan Stanley conference. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2022