Bed Bath & Beyond’s chief customer and technology officer resigns

Rafeh Masood, set to depart Dec. 2, marks the latest in a string of executive changes at the struggling retailer.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2022

Bath & Body Works taps Unilever exec as CEO

Gina Boswell has more than 30 years of executive experience, mostly in the personal care and beauty industries.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2022

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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

J.C. Penney drags down owner Simon Property Group in Q3

Some analysts would like to see the mall REIT provide more details about the retailers it owns, given the volatility they’ve introduced to its business.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2022

Amazon launches cash advance program for merchants

Sellers can access capital from $500 up to $10 million, while payment is based on a fixed percentage of their gross merchandise sales. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

FedEx preps for moderate peak season with space to add new customers

The company will continue to onboard during the holidays thanks to “a little flex in the network," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 2, 2022

Dollar General boosts toy offering

The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

BuyBuy Baby introduces first private label

The launch comes as Bed Bath & Beyond moves away from owned brands in favor of national labels.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 1, 2022

Away CFO steps into president role

The direct-to-consumer luggage company didn’t say who would replace Catherine Dunleavy as financial chief.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2022

Walmart, Popable offer short-term store leases to small businesses

Brands can sign up for leases ranging from one month to a year, and they also have the option of entering into a longer-term contract.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2022

New Dollar General CEO takes the reins

Jeff Owen has moved into the chief spot, after serving as COO since 2019, and taken a seat on the board as Todd Vasos prepares to retire.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 1, 2022

Ross opens another 40 stores as footprint tops 2K locations

The off-price retailer is sticking to its expansion plans as its customer comes under pressure from inflation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 31, 2022

Small retailers again struggling to pay rent

More shop owners are having trouble, a reversal from last month and a return to July’s higher delinquency rate, according to an Alignable report.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond reviewing data breach

The home goods retailer doesn’t believe sensitive or personal data was accessed by the third party.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 31, 2022

Etsy promotes vice president of engineering to chief technology officer

The move comes after the e-commerce platform made two key acquisitions last year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2022

Shipt sued by DC, Minnesota attorneys general over worker classification

Both suits allege the Target-owned delivery company has misclassified its workforce to circumvent labor costs. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2022

Abercrombie & Fitch partners with Walgreens, Office Depot for online order pickup

E-commerce shoppers can now select one of roughly 12,000 pickup locations when placing an order.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2022

3 retail deals that went awry this year

Financial deals didn’t fall apart, necessarily, but rather went in a direction that many analysts (and onlookers) weren’t expecting. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 31, 2022

Holiday hangovers: Can retailers clear out their inventory piles as the season ramps up?

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 31, 2022

‘Tis the season for omnichannel shopping: Why retailers need a mix of digital and in-person appeal to win this holiday season

Navigations to retail locations during this year's holiday kickoff in October increased 19% year over year.

Oct. 31, 2022

Amazon warns that profits could vanish in Q4

The e-commerce giant may be shifting to a more cautious approach in order to maintain profitable growth.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2022

Fanatics hires chief people officer

The sports retailer tapped the veteran human resources executive to enhance its diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Tatiana Walk Morris • Oct. 28, 2022

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy offered $168M for the job

Including $167 million in vested stock options, the executive’s pay is 2,299 times the median salary of the company’s employees.

By Dani James • Oct. 28, 2022

UPS and FedEx rate increases are coming. Here’s how shippers can prepare.

Experts note that shipping rates are negotiable, but how amenable the delivery giants will be to concessions is up for debate.

By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2022

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s comments on unions run afoul of labor laws, federal agency says

The company defended his assertion that joining a union would disadvantage employees as a lawful explanation of its views.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Petco partners with Nationwide for pet insurance and Shopify plans on becoming profitable

The pet retailer will begin offering plans starting next year, and the e-commerce company had a second-quarter revenue increase of 22%.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 28, 2022