GameStop lays off employees — again

Multiple LinkedIn posts from GameStop employees, including engineers, say they were let go by the company this week.

By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2022

Sephora selects 7 beauty brands for accelerator program

Participants will receive mentorship, merchandising support, grants, investor introductions and the opportunity to sell in Sephora’s North America stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 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

Gartner: Uncertainty clouds chief marketer prospects for 2023

Marketers might need to defend their independence internally as a cross-functional focus eats away at budgets that have struggled to bounce back.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 7, 2022

A look at Bed Bath & Beyond’s tumultuous year

The distressed home retailer experienced a C-suite shakeout, strategy pivot and a board refresh as it continues to work on turning the business around.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2022

Former LVMH exec to be named CEO of Prada

Andrea Guerra will step into the role as Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli plan their succession.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 6, 2022

Dollar General takes $40M hit from delays in temporary warehouse openings

The company had to use suboptimal distribution networks and pay more in fees due to slowdowns in returning shipping containers. 

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2022

Gap reaps benefits from lower air freight rates

Retailers are growing more optimistic about freight-related tailwinds as rates become more favorable heading into the new year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2022

Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery

The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 6, 2022

WHSmith swipes Neiman Marcus CFO

Kevin Gotthard pivots to the convenience store space after a little over a decade at luxury retail brands Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods hires EVP of stores

The former Best Buy exec has experience managing human resources and store operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2022

VF Corp. CEO departs unexpectedly

The conglomerate is seeking a replacement for Steve Rendle, who was chief executive for nearly six years and at the company for nearly 25.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2022

LVMH, Glossier latest to sign charter to end racial bias in retail

Now 42 retailers and brands have joined the Open to All initiative, which combats discrimination in shopping and at work in the industry.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 5, 2022

Burlington navigates higher sourcing costs after ‘desirable’ closeout buys

Product sourcing costs grew 13% from the previous quarter as the off-price retailer took advantage of excess supply.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2022

Is Amazon done disrupting retail?

The e-commerce giant is looking past the industry to expand its reach, and rivals have figured out ways to compete.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2022

3 ways to use AI to drive significant ecommerce profits

Can AI and machine learning boost sales and margins? The answer is absolutely "yes." Find out how.

By Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Coveo • Dec. 5, 2022

Amazon launches supply chain visibility tool to help users pool data

The cloud application, now in use by Whole Foods and Lifetime Brands, aims to help companies more quickly respond to changing market conditions.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2022

Aviator Nation unveils first pop-up shop in New York

More DTC brands are turning to physical storefronts to increase sales and market themselves to new customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2022

Ulta ‘uniquely positioned’ to weather inflation

CEO Dave Kimbell said the retailer has seen no evidence of trading down and is benefiting from its wide array of price points.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 2, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Supreme ties up with True Religion and could Bezos come back?

The 22-piece collection features a denim trucker jacket, among other items. Meanwhile, one observer questions if Jeff Bezos could reprise his CEO role.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022

Urban Outfitters president exits after less than a year

Francis Pierrel, who was previously the CEO of Club Monaco, left the retailer after starting the position in February.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 2, 2022

10 of the biggest retail stories in 2022

From potential bankruptcies to off-price retailer turmoil, this year came with macroeconomic pressures for companies across the board.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022

Walgreens launches 24-hour same-day delivery

The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2022

Victoria’s Secret is leaning on discounts to get through the holiday

CEO Martin Waters said consumer caution will make it “a tough December across retail,” but some of the lingerie giant’s challenges are its own.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2022

Amazon touts record Black Friday weekend sales

However, the retailer declined to share exact figures from the shopping event.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2022

Dollar General’s sales up 11%, but costs are still tempering profits

Earnings at the discounter missed estimates, and the company lowered its guidance for the year as supply chain costs and sales mix weigh on margins. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 1, 2022