Operations: Page 135


  • A row of bright pink, pale pink and red jars of Revlon nail polish, with black caps against a black background, in closeup.
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    Revlon’s sales down 10% as it tries to right itself in Ch. 11

    The cosmetics giant has worked to firm up relationships with suppliers and is also fielding potential interest in buying the company out of bankruptcy. 

    By Nov. 9, 2022
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    Retailers ‘well prepared’ to meet holiday demand: NRF

    Imports continue to slow from records set earlier in the year, as consumer demand drops from its peak during the height of the pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2022
  • Trendline

    Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

    Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Can resale save brick-and-mortar retail?

    The enthusiasm for used goods across categories remains a largely untapped opportunity for stores and even malls, according to WD Partners.

    By Nov. 8, 2022
  • Party City to shrink corporate workforce by 19% as consumers pull back

    Halloween sales at the retailer came in at the low end of expectations as consumers worked to hold their spending down. 

    By Nov. 8, 2022
  • A brown-brick facade with a white "Kohl's" sign decorates a cream-colored building and main entrance of a store, with small trees in the foreground.
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    Kohl’s CEO exits to become Levi’s president, future chief executive

    Michelle Gass is leaving the department store after a tumultuous few years to oversee the denim maker’s iconic brand and global operations.

    By Nov. 8, 2022
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    Gap Inc. to sell Greater China business

    The company made a deal with Baozun, an e-commerce solution provider, to operate the company’s in-market site and stores.

    By Nov. 8, 2022
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    Adidas names Puma’s Bjørn Gulden CEO

    Days after confirming talks, the athletics brand tapped Gulden to take over starting Jan. 1. Current CEO Kasper Rorsted will step down on Nov. 11.

    By Nov. 8, 2022
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    Macy’s launches initiative to support diverse businesses

    The retailer is setting aside $30 million to provide financing and educational tools for entrepreneurs.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Nike pulls Kyrie Irving shoe, suspends partnership over antisemitic film

    Pressure is also building for Amazon to make the film unavailable for streaming, after the basketball star promoted its problematic tropes.

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    Adidas confirms Puma’s Bjørn Gulden is in talks to take over as CEO

    Kasper Rorsted is set to step down from the position in 2023, and Puma has already named Gulden’s replacement come January.

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    How to increase LTV: A holiday ecommerce guide

    As your ecommerce store attracts new visitors this holiday season, it’s important to think about how to transform seasonal shoppers into lifetime customers.

    Nov. 7, 2022
  • C-suite shakeout at Tuesday Morning as CEO, COO and chief merchant exit

    Fred Hand and Marc Katz are out after about a year and a half at the retailer following a major deal with the owner of the Pier 1 brand. 

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    Canada Goose to open new permanent, pop-up stores

    The retailer wants to demonstrate its products in extreme temperatures and showcase art from Inuit artists.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2022
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    UPS, Overstock to launch returns pilot program

    The initiative is one of several pilots the delivery giant is running as part of its planned logistics-as-a-service offering.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Sponsored by Mood Media

    What do today’s customers expect from in-store retail?

    Discover what consumers expect from physical retail spaces as shoppers return to the in-store experience.

    Nov. 7, 2022
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    The majority of online shoppers are anonymous — retailers need a new strategy for conversion

    Despite these barriers, analyzing the micro-behaviors of anonymous consumers in real-time can allow retailers to enhance the customer experience and drive conversions. 

    Nov. 7, 2022
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    Zulily leads sales declines at Qurate (again)

    Revenue was down 39% at the struggling e-commerce site, while sales were also down at the company’s flagship television retail banners. 

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    Lowe’s sells Canadian business to Sycamore Partners for $400M

    The unit includes 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under the banners Rona, Lowe's Canada, Reno-Depot and Dick's Lumber.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: DSW bets on shoe repair and Under Armour finally addresses athleisure

    Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Rothy’s taps Old Navy CMO for chief marketer role as it builds out C-suite

    Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
  • Glossier skincare and makeup products sit on pink display shelves in a pink-walled room.
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    Glossier opens new stores in Philadelphia, Brooklyn

    In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Amazon expands freeze in corporate hiring until next year

    The e-commerce giant is tightening its belt further after pausing hiring in its retail operations last month.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    StockX lays off about 80 more employees

    The sneaker marketplace said the economy is a factor in laying off 80 employees, but the space is also roiled by Adidas’s move to cut ties with Ye.

    By Nov. 3, 2022
  • Under Armour ekes out 1.8% growth in tough apparel market

    Results came in better than feared as the sports apparel seller wrestles with rising inventory and a volatile economy. 

    By Nov. 3, 2022
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    Q&A

    How Macy’s has managed to avoid inventory glut

    Chief Supply Chain Officer Dennis Mullahy outlines the retailer's approach to inventory management heading into peak season.

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 3, 2022