Lowe’s pilots faster delivery for pros

The retailer is looking to bring products straight to home improvement professionals' jobsites.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 25, 2022

Qurate Retail creates chief transformation officer role

CFO Jeffrey Davis resigned from his position. Meanwhile, the company launched a role that will focus on accelerating its turnaround strategy.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 25, 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

The Backroom: The remains of Sears

Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee discusses his recent trip to one of the few remaining Sears department stores in the country.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 25, 2022

Instacart launches delivery for large items

With the new “Big & Bulky” service, the e-commerce provider is offering same-day and scheduled delivery of grills, furniture and other items. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 25, 2022

Nordstrom beats expectations in Q2 but lowers outlook

The retailer is scrambling to work through inventory at both of its banners, and its higher-income customers may not show up in coming months.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2022

As others battle inflation, Dick’s says its shopper is ‘holding up very well’

The sporting goods retailer sounded a positive note on several issues challenging the rest of the industry, including inventory and labor.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 24, 2022

Peloton starts selling on Amazon in a shift away from DTC

It's the first time the at-home fitness company has sold products outside of its own channels, and comes amid financial stumbles and inflationary pressure.

By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond snags a much-needed loan: WSJ

The retailer needs all the cash it can get to pay suppliers, deal with looming maturities and try to right a struggling business.

Aug. 24, 2022

Major FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday

Spencer Patton, who operates 225 routes in 10 states, has publicly pushed for better contract terms for delivery providers to account for inflationary pressures.

By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2022

Mid-year checkup: What retail execs are saying about inflation, inventory and more

In Q2, retailers touted “aggressive” actions to mitigate hurdles and prepare for the holidays. Will that be enough?

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 24, 2022

Macy’s keeps a firm grip on inventory in Q2

The department store lowered its outlook for the year, however, and continues to lose market share, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond downgraded at S&P

Analysts slapped a CCC grade on the company, citing “very poor sales performance, deteriorating liquidity, and looming maturities.”

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2022

Hanky Panky opens first store in New York

After more than 40 years in the industry, the intimates brand is bringing its shopping experience offline with a West Village storefront.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022

Casper CEO joins Macy’s board

Emilie Arel signs on to advise the department store as the DTC brand pursues a turnaround strategy emphasizing cost cutting and a refocused product assortment.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2022

EBay to acquire collectible tech platform TCGplayer

TCGplayer will continue to operate independently as eBay continues to accelerate its position in trading cards.  

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 22, 2022

Hasbro could restructure or sell off entertainment assets: Bloomberg

The toy giant bought the eOne studio for around $4 billion in 2019 under a previous CEO and then ran into the media disruptions of the pandemic.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 22, 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted stepping down next year

The sports apparel and footwear brand lowered its outlook for the year and is now searching for a new chief executive.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2022

Walmart expands abortion coverage for US employees

The retailer specified that abortion would be covered by health plans when the pregnancy has a health risk or was the result of a crime. 

By Dani James • Aug. 22, 2022

Walmart to buy its gig-labor management partner

The purchase of the partner behind the retailer’s Spark Driver platform comes at a time when Walmart is quickly growing its last-mile and omnichannel capabilities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 22, 2022

Gap enters logistics and fulfillment space with GPS Platform Services

The retailer will offer a suite of supply chain services including next-day shipping and reverse logistics.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2022

3 trends in retail you must know to attract on-the-go consumers

Insights from a survey conducted by Retail Dive and Waze reveal how to turn commuters into customers.

Aug. 22, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond is at risk of filing for bankruptcy. How did it get here?

The retailer has lost sales and market share all while experiencing mounting losses. And without a leader at the helm, it faces an inflection point.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022

Former Ulta chief Mary Dillon’s arrival as Foot Locker CEO a ‘narrative changer’

Dillon, credited with the beauty retailer's transformation, replaces Richard Johnson as president and chief executive in less than two weeks.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Kirkland & Ellis for debt help: Bloomberg

The retailer is addressing its balance sheet as it manages flagging sales and a seemingly endless turnaround. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Wayfair lays off 10% of corporate workforce

The online home goods retailer joins others in the industry in reducing headcount in order to manage costs.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022