Belk names CEO

Don Hendricks, who has been serving as the department store’s interim CEO since May, has taken the top role. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 12, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Bloomingdale’s turns 150 and Jerry Seinfeld models for Kith

The department store has a slew of celebrations lined up and the sitcom star is just the latest in a history of unexpected models for the streetwear brand.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 9, 2022

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Wish CEO exits after 7 months

Vijay Talwar left the company and its board of directors effective immediately, while GGV Capital’s Joe Yan was appointed interim CEO.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 9, 2022

Qurate downgraded by S&P on demand, supply chain challenges

The QVC owner is facing demand declines while prepping for a post-television era.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2022

Walgreens Boots Alliance taps Michaels exec as new CIO

Hsiao Wang, executive vice president and CIO at the craft retailer, brings deep retail experience to the company amid ongoing transformation.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 9, 2022

As it burns through cash, GameStop says it’s ready to start thinking about profits again

The retailer has pivoted quickly from hires and investments to cost-cutting. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 8, 2022

Kate Spade names head product designers

Tom Mora oversees the design direction for RTW, footwear, jewelry, home and licensed lifestyle categories, while Jennifer Lyu leads the handbag and accessories collections.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond leadership gap a board ‘wake-up call’

The appointment of Laura Crossen as interim CFO has raised questions about the type of permanent finance leadership the company will need. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 8, 2022

Instacart buys e-commerce tech provider Rosie

Rosie’s services are now part of the Instacart Platform, and its staff lead development of the e-commerce giant’s strategy for serving independent retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2022

Reebok lines up new CEO to lead post-Adidas strategy

Todd Krinsky has worked at the brand for 30 years and replaces Matt O’Toole, who will become executive vice chairman of parent company Authentic Brands.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 7, 2022

Teamsters labor union launches Amazon division

The new arm is dedicated to uniting Amazon workers and securing more workplace protections for them.

By Dani James • Sept. 7, 2022

Lowe’s chief marketing officer exits as company realigns structure

The company is reorganizing its leadership structure, with its marketing team now reporting to Executive Vice President of Merchandising Bill Boltz.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 7, 2022

Nike’s new material could ‘change the apparel industry,’ CEO says

The brand's Forward material is created through a production process that uses less energy than traditional knits and wovens.

By Dani James • Sept. 7, 2022

Levi’s opens shop-in-shop in Hudson’s Bay

The brand’s 6,600-square-foot shop features tech-enabled fitting rooms and tailoring services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond names interim CFO following executive’s death

The retailer announced Chief Accounting Officer Laura Crossen would take over responsibilities in the interim after Gustavo Arnal’s death on Friday.

By Caroline Jansen • Updated Sept. 7, 2022

With volatility and recession talk everywhere, what are retailers’ actual financial risks?

Some players have gotten stronger since the pandemic began. But 2021’s boom times papered over weakness in others.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2022

Kohl’s gets $2B bid for real estate: Reuters

The retailer has reportedly discussed a leaseback deal with a private equity firm following a breakdown in acquisition talks earlier this year.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2022

Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows

The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022

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 Caroline Jansen • Sept. 4, 2022

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

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 Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2022

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

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

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

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 Kaarin Moore • Sept. 1, 2022