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    Best Buy reportedly cuts store jobs

    The retailer recently warned of sales declines as consumers pull back on electronics purchases.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Peloton hiking prices amid reported layoffs, store closures

    As its pandemic-era boom fizzles, the at-home bicycle fitness company is scrambling, even after major layoffs and subscription hikes earlier this year.

    By • Aug. 15, 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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    Duluth Trading Company
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    Duluth Trading to open Georgia fulfillment center

    The apparel brand is building the facility as part of a growth plan targeting digital and brick-and-mortar expansion.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Wish rebrands in attempt to stay afloat against competition

    The e-commerce platform unveiled a new logo and improved app experience after painful Q2 earnings.

    By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 15, 2022
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    J.C. Penney hires a new CFO

    Stephanie Plaines has entered a role with much turnover in the last few years, as the retailer tries to reinvent itself in a difficult space.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
  • Four people wearing Tommy Hilfiger apparel stand smiling in front of a collection of clothes arranged by color to look like the brand's red, white and blue colorblock logo.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Tommy Hilfiger teams with ThredUp, and has inflation finally peaked?

    The iconic fashion brand will provide shopping credit for certain items returned to ThredUp. Meanwhile, prices in July were flat month to month.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 12, 2022
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    Ace Hardware
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    Ace Hardware to open 60 stores by the end of the year

    The hardware retailer has opened 105 stores in 2022 so far, and will open three additional warehouses in the next five years. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 12, 2022
  • U.S. Postal Service workers scan parcels at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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    USPS proposes peak season rate hikes amid drop in package demand

    The temporary price increases “frankly seem pretty reasonable compared to what FedEx has proposed,” one consultant said.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2022
  • A graphic mural on the side of a Warby Parker depicts three colorful silhouettes of people with eyeglasses against an azure background.
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    After challenging Q2, Warby Parker sees crystal-clear need for stores

    The DTC eyewear company slashed its guidance for the year, but says physical locations are key to expanding market share and brand awareness.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Petco reorganizes leadership team, names new COO

    The pet retailer revealed a flurry of leadership changes and position expansions to better align with its customer-first strategy. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Lively founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant steps down from CEO role

    Kristin DiCunzolo, vice president of marketing and direct at parent company Wacoal America, will take on the post.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
  • Individual holding its hand under Amazon One's palm recognition payment method at a Whole Foods Market checkout counter
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    Whole Foods to add Amazon One payment tech to dozens of stores in California

    After rolling out the bio-authentication and payment technology to a handful of stores earlier this year, the grocery chain will add it to 65 locations.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 11, 2022
  • A black flag that says "The Real Real" hangs off a building's dark trim.
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    Profits remain elusive in Q2 as The RealReal’s customers buy lower-priced apparel

    Unlike other retailers in recent weeks, the resale site has been hiring and boosting wages to help address inventory shortfalls that hurt sales.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Revlon CFO to retire as sales continue shrinking in bankruptcy

    The company’s losses have also ballooned, in part because of the high cost of Chapter 11. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Kohl’s expands self-pickup to all stores

    Customers can use their mobile devices to go through a number of steps to obtain their orders in stores.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Supply chain exec joins Tupperware as company pursues turnaround

    Jim Van Ingen will lead the company's manufacturing, procurement and distribution teams to reduce costs.

    By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Can UpWest lead the way forward for Express?

    The DTC brand is opening stores, will launch a partnership with a major retailer this year and may be just the thing the specialty retailer was looking for. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Signet buys Blue Nile for $360M

    The deal adds to the jewelry retailer’s luxury portfolio as the retailing climate worsens against the macroeconomic backdrop. 

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
  • Reflections of buildings on a Warby Parker store window, dominated by white and blue.
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    Warby Parker lays off 15% of its corporate workforce, citing changing consumer behavior

    The DTC eyewear brand said it’s restructuring in order to be in the best position long term, but that store and customer experience jobs aren’t affected.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
  • Interior shot of an Abercrombie store. Two mannequins wearing short sleeves and long pants are central, with tables and racks of clothing around them. Four mannequins stand in the main window.
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    Abercrombie & Fitch launches ‘getaway’ store design concept

    The retailer wants to make every day feel like the start of a long weekend with a store aesthetic that is a “nod to a chic hotel lobby.” 

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    The Body Shop expands delivery partnership with Uber

    Seventy-five stores will make over 2,000 products available for same-day delivery through the Uber Eats app. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Class action alleges PetSmart training agreement trapped groomers in debt

    The agreement required groomers to work two years for the company or pay back the $5,000 training value.

    By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2022
  • A cardboard box with a round light-blue logo and the words "Stitch Fix" leans against a bright yellow door.
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    Retail disruptors are turning to layoffs to cut costs and restructure

    New companies have grown rapidly by leveraging consumer trends during the pandemic. Now, they’re paying the price amid an economic downturn.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems

    The deal comes with new talent and technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
  • Side by side pictures. On the left two people sit on a couch, both wearing hats, sweaters and pants. On the right a group of four people are outdoors in snow wearing jackets.
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    GU to open first store in US

    The Uniqlo sister brand will launch a pop-up in New York City this fall. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022