Francesca’s appoints Build-A-Bear vet as CTO

Mike Early, who also worked with Macy’s, will take on the role, while Laura Schick was named vice president of e-commerce.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 1, 2022

Retailers take expensive measures to clear inventory ahead of peak season

Faced with sluggish consumer demand, Gap, Kohl’s and Nordstrom are deploying deep discounts and pulling items from the shelves.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 1, 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

Amazon rolls out delivery route algorithm to reduce miles driven

The e-commerce giant has deployed its “Condor” program nationwide after introducing it in January.

By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off staff as part of turnaround plan

The retailer also announced it has secured $500 million in new financing and will sell shares to raise additional cash.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 31, 2022

Chewy nudges sales up 12.8% and learns a new trick: profitability

Recurring purchases of key essentials have helped the online pet specialist grow revenue while its costs are easing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2022

PVH to lay off 10% of its global workforce in coming months amid weak apparel demand

Trish Donnelly, who arrived from Urban Outfitters last year to lead Calvin Klein globally and all the company’s brands in North America, is leaving.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2022

What Walmart and Target’s performance told us about retail for the rest of 2022

Inventory, margins, traffic, pricing, food, gas, costs, holidays: The two giants act as a window into the market that everyone is trying to peer through.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2022

FedEx terminates delivery agreements with face of Ground contractor revolt

Competitors “have sought to exploit” Spencer Patton's campaign for improved pay and other changes, the logistics giant said in a lawsuit.

By Max Garland • Aug. 30, 2022

Best Buy US sales slide 13% as inflation, discounting take toll

The retailer is trying to navigate volatility as strong demand in electronics subsides and other players clear out their excess inventory.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2022

Naturalizer owner Caleres taps new CFO from a.k.a. Brands

Jack Calandra also served as chief financial officer at Tailored Brands and held various leadership positions at Gap Inc. for over a decade.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2022

Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2022

UPS peak surcharges to affect large shippers expecting strong holiday demand

The fee follows FedEx and the Postal Service announcing their own cost hikes.

By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022

Ulta to introduce new layout in select stores this fall

The retailer will place mass and prestige brands together in order to better reflect how customers shop.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 29, 2022

Alex and Ani has $17.5M loan as it seeks growth after bankruptcy

The jewelry retailer known for its charm bracelets filed for Chapter 11 in 2021 after years of fast growth and disruptions both external and internal.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2022

Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 29, 2022

Is Dillard’s setting the pace for mid-tier department stores?

As rivals struggle to redefine the legacy model, the Southern chain has stuck with its founding family — and retail fundamentals.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Farfetch invests in Yoox Net-A-Porter, and Belk sues GameStop and former CEO

The retailer is taking over a 47.5% stake from Cartier-owner Richemont, and the department store accuses Nir Patel of poaching employees.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 26, 2022

REI employees vote to unionize at Berkeley store

The location is the second of the outdoor retailer’s to form a union, joining a growing wave in retail. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2022

Gap Inc. yanks forecast as Old Navy and Athleta stumble in Q2

The apparel retailer is without a permanent CEO as it scrambles to address merchandising misses amid rising costs and lower consumer spending.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2022

Ulta dodges inflation woes as sales grow more than 16%

CEO Dave Kimbell said the retailer has seen no evidence of its shoppers trading down despite higher costs.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2022

How tensions between FedEx Ground and its contractors reached a boiling point

The logistics giant's model for independent delivery providers is broken, an analyst said. One contractor is leading a push for change.

By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2022

Dollar General looks to its name as it positions for growth

The $1 price point was among the chain’s fastest-growing subcategories during the second quarter, with shopper interest in items at that level increasing as the period progressed.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2022

Peloton Q4 net loss widens to $1.2B as revenue plummets 28%

The brand will lean into its software content in FY23, but declined to provide full-year guidance or quarterly engagement metrics going forward.

By Dani James • Aug. 25, 2022

Dollar General adds 436 stores, Dollar Tree cuts prices as discounters vie for shoppers

The sector has an opportunity to win over new customers as inflation squeezes household budgets. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 25, 2022

Walmart selects five beauty brands for Walmart Start accelerator program

The retailer seeks to support brands with high growth potential and compelling consumer products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 25, 2022