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  • Headshot of Scott Roe, Tapestry's new CFO and COO.
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    Tapestry combines COO, CFO roles

    The company announced the retirement of COO Tom Glaser, and said Scott Roe will be taking on the title in addition to his current position as CFO. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
  • A person runs in Under Armour's UA Flow Synchronicity running shoe for women.
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    Why running brands are finally making shoes for women

    As the sport rises in popularity, brands are breaking from tradition and investing in running shoes that are actually manufactured for a woman’s foot.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    Trendline

    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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    Sponsored by CommerceHub

    Breaking down barriers in the Now Economy

    Expand product selection exponentially and hyper-personalize customer experience without increasing overhead.

    By Mark Grilli, CommerceHub CMO • Aug. 8, 2022
  • An iRobot Roomba is deployed in a home.
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    Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7B

    The news means the retailer will have another pathway into the homes of consumers, adding to its existing portfolio of technology.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    ThredUp hires first chief marketer in years

    Noelle Sadler joins the company from Lulus and will focus on raising brand awareness and acquiring more young shoppers.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Shopify makes a $100M investment and Jane Fonda fronts campaign for H&M’s Move line

    Days after Shopify laid off 10% of its workforce it announced an investment in Klaviyo, while H&M launched a new brand with the help of a fitness icon. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Torrid hires Guitar Center vet as COO, CFO

    Tim Martin was named to the dual position, while the company also announced a new CTO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Under Armour founder Kevin Plank on what the brand’s next CEO needs to do

    “Drive love for the [Under Armour] brand and the rest will follow,” the founder said on an earnings call earlier this week.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods offers accelerated payments to boost supplier diversity

    The retailer is expanding its partnership with platform C2FO to provide more working capital opportunities for businesses.

    By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Gucci expands crypto payment options to ApeCoin, Euro Coin

    More brands have entered the cryptocurrency and NFT markets despite signs of declining consumer interest.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Neiman Marcus names former Williams Sonoma exec president

    Ryan Ross will come into the newly established role in order to strengthen the brand and customer experience. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce

    The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Allbirds lays off 8% of its global corporate workforce

    Twenty-three people were let go last week after the footwear brand, facing rising costs, evaluated roles and processes to prep for its next phase of growth.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • A display of Glossier products inside the brand's Washington, D.C. store.
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    More layoffs at Glossier as the brand moves into wholesale

    The company is parting ways with about two dozen employees as it preps for a life outside of single-channel distribution.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Consumer wariness comes for Simon-owned retailers in Q2

    CEO David Simon told analysts that volatility in retail is “just the way of the world” and downplayed the REIT’s investment in the industry.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Amazon slows network expansion in response to cooling customer demand

    The e-commerce giant estimates 40% of its capital investments this year will go toward warehouses and transportation capacity, down from 55% in 2021.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Death of Family Dollar employee after confronting shoplifter highlights need for training, OSHA says

    OSHA has proposed $330,446 in penalties against the company following the employee’s death in Florida.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 3, 2022
  • Person paying their phone at a self-checkout station in a supermarket.
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    Self-scanning stores to triple by 2027: report

    European countries are driving mobile checkout adoption, but the U.S. is catching up, the report suggests.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Honest Beauty to sell through Ulta stores

    The expansion comes two weeks after the Honest Company signed a wholesale deal with Walmart.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Bob’s Red Mill to halt DTC operations

    After selling over the phone, via mail and through its website for years, the flour producer is focusing on wholesale.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Estée Lauder in talks to acquire Tom Ford: WSJ

    Other reports this summer said Tom Ford was exploring a potential sale and working with investment bank Goldman Sachs Group on the endeavor.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
  • A red bullseye logo with the word Target underneath decorates a storefront against a bright blue sky with puffy white clouds.
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    After prompt action on inventory, Target is poised for a comeback, analysts say

    The mass merchant has spent months grappling with a merchandise glut and supply chain trouble and twice slashed its profit outlook. 

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
  • Consumer Prices Climb Higher Than Expected For January
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    As inflation bites, retailers cut guidance

    Since June, at least four major retailers have made significant updates to their financial outlooks.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Walmart launches product refurbishment program

    The Walmart Restored program is now online and will be in select stores this fall. 

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
  • A person wearing jeans frames Levi's SilverTab with their hands.
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    Kohl’s, Levi’s to introduce ’90s-style capsule collection

    The collection aims to capitalize on trends supported by Gen Z as those consumers head back to school.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2022