Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pacsun, GNC and other retailers

The new Prime benefit is the latest example of how the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties more than on retail.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2022

This is the last Sears for hundreds of miles. What can it tell us about the state of malls?

The department store in Maryland is sparsely merchandised and low on traffic. Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee takes a look inside to see how retail has changed since the heyday of malls.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 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. 

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4 steps to take now for a successful peak season

Learn how you can plan and pivot your way to success this peak season and all year long.

By Dennis Moon, chief operating officer at Roadie • Aug. 1, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon launches its third shoe and Williams Sonoma’s president resigns

The new Chargefeel cross-training shoe comes in 14 colorways, and Ryan Ross will be replaced by former Chief Marketing Officer Felix Carbullido.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 29, 2022

Olympia Sports is shutting down its stores

Owned by private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital, the Maine-based retailer is holding liquidation sales at all locations.

By Cara Salpini • July 29, 2022

Macy’s, Nike, Target call on Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act

Over 170 companies signed a letter in support of the bill, stating that inclusive practices “lead to more productive and engaged employees.”

By Kaarin Moore • July 29, 2022

Saks Off 5th partners with Rent the Runway

Customers can purchase secondhand designer items from Rent the Runway on a new “pre-owned” section of Saks Off 5th’s website. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 28, 2022

The Backroom: Planet retail

Retailers know they have an important role in addressing climate change. But navigating sustainability is riddled with challenges.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 28, 2022

Target to open 3 new sortation centers in ‘stores-as-hubs’ push

New facilities in Chicago and Denver will help free up store space, batch orders and ease deliveries.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 27, 2022

Shopify reports $1.2B net loss, lays off 10% of its workforce

The company’s e-commerce gamble “didn’t pay off,” CEO Tobi Lütke said, and it expects operating losses through the rest of the year.

By Dani James • July 27, 2022

Adidas slashes expectations amid slow recovery in Greater China

Sales in the region, once predicted to be flat year over year, are now projected to decline by double digits, leading to cuts across the retailer’s guidance.

By Cara Salpini • July 27, 2022

Revlon gets court OK on $15.4M bonus plan for 'critical' employees

In bankruptcy, the cosmetics giant is trying to retain staff it says are critical to operations after recent years of stress and turmoil. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2022

Will Macy’s off-mall bet pay off?

As the traditional mall declines, a lot is riding on how well the department store can execute its small-format, strip-center strategy. And whether it should.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2022

Glossier enters wholesale with Sephora deal

In its first retail partnership, the DTC brand will be sold in the beauty retailer’s U.S. and Canadian stores, as well as on its website and app.

By Cara Salpini • July 26, 2022

Very Great hires vice presidents of sales, omnichannel fulfillment operations

The DTC holding company is one of many that have been building out their portfolios of online brands in hopes of fueling their growth.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 26, 2022

Glossier’s fifth store to open in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

The brand’s brick-and-mortar expansion carries on, despite layoffs and price hikes earlier this year.

By Cara Salpini • July 26, 2022

Walmart warns that profits are tanking as consumers leave clothes on the rack

But inflation is stoking sales in consumables, leading the retail giant to raise its expectations for revenue and comps for the quarter and the year.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2022

Children's clothing brand Hanna Andersson names CEO

Aimée Lapic — who has previously held roles at Gap Inc., Banana Republic and GoPro — marks the retailer’s fifth CEO in as many years.

By Caroline Jansen • July 26, 2022

Best Buy pilots a small-format, digitally focused store

The 5,000-square-foot location in North Carolina excludes appliances and other large items, instead focusing on curated products and services.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 26, 2022

Amazon introduces a new wallet for sellers

The e-commerce juggernaut said it’s offering a new digital wallet service to its sellers and planning to roll it out more broadly over the “next few months.” 

By Lynne Marek • July 26, 2022

Grill company Weber CTO steps in as interim CEO

At least in the interim, technology is the answer for Weber as CEO Chris Scherzinger departs amid sales slump, supply chain woes and inflation.

By Matt Ashare • July 26, 2022

Eddie Bauer introduces resale option for used apparel, gear

The company introduced gear rental last year, and is expanding its (Re)Adventure program to make the outdoors more accessible. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 25, 2022

As consumers return to stores, why would Amazon shut the door?

The e-retailer is expanding its grocery fleet and experimenting with apparel stores. But it has abandoned stand-alone brick and mortar for book sales and other merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2022

Clinique Lab launches at Macy’s in NYC

The concept rolled out at the Herald Square location, with more scheduled to come to other stores this year. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 25, 2022

Hasbro, Mattel make gains in tough Q2

Sales are up at the toy companies, but margins are still getting squeezed by supply chain costs. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2022