Savage X Fenty plans 6 more stores

The lingerie brand opened its first store in January, followed by four others. Now, the company plans to more than double that footprint.

By Cara Salpini • May 5, 2022

Walgreens fills out executive team for retail

The company named a new chief marketing officer, chief merchant and chief product officer, all of whom will report to Chief Customer Officer Tracey Brown. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Purple names new COO

Eric Haynor, who has 30 years of supply chain management experience, replaces John Legg, who exited the position in April.

By Caroline Jansen • May 4, 2022

American Dream lost $60M last year

On top of the pandemic's challenges, the sprawling, experience-rich, debt-ridden mall has been beset by several delays and mishaps.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2022

Office Depot owner close to decision on sale of retail business as revenue falls

Sycamore Partners and an unnamed suitor have offered to buy the retailer as consumer-facing office supplies specialists wrestle with declining demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2022

Amazon to hire more tech, corporate workers in California hubs

While the company is expanding its tech hubs in the state, it is grappling with overstaffing in its fulfillment network. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 4, 2022

Torrid names new CEO

The former chief executive of Belk, Lisa Harper, is now in the top spot. Previous CEO Liz Muñoz was named the company's chief creative officer. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 4, 2022

Amazon hit with $6B in costs as it grapples with excess labor, warehouse inefficiencies

The company's fulfillment network "quickly transitioned from being understaffed to being overstaffed" in Q1, CFO Brian Olsavsky said.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2022

Macy's to broaden Reebok apparel assortment in expanded deal

The department store will offer a deeper selection of Reebok products and will receive exclusives from the athletics brand.

By Cara Salpini • May 3, 2022

A third of small retailers can't pay rent as financial struggles spike again

Businesses surveyed by Alignable cited inflation pressures and supply chain disruption as pandemic-era challenges grind on.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 3, 2022

Union vows further organizing despite loss at Staten Island Amazon facility

The setback for the grassroots labor organizers comes on the heels of their historic win at a nearby warehouse run by the e-commerce giant.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2022

Hudson's Bay appoints CFO

Nadira Singh is taking the role at the HBC-owned brick-and-mortar company, recently separated from the department store's e-commerce operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2022

A day of reckoning arrives for ultrafast delivery services

The industry has failed to sustain the momentum it appeared to have on its side just a few months prior, writes Bob Hoyler, senior consultant at Euromonitor International.

By Bob Hoyler • May 3, 2022

United By Blue started in wholesale, expanded to DTC and now sells other sustainable brands. Here’s why.

Over the last 18 months, the company has grown its collection of third-party brands "really rapidly" to account for 20% of its assortment.

By Cara Salpini • May 3, 2022

Kohl's boosts reward benefits for card members to 7.5%

The retailer tested the program in eight markets over the past year and found an increase in Kohl's Card acquisitions and overall sales. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 2, 2022

J.C. Penney is reinventing itself. Again.

As the department store unveiled a marketing campaign designed to woo back customers, its owners reportedly bid on rival Kohl's.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2022

Corrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy

Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse to protect the environment.

May 2, 2022

Authentic Brands Group sues checkout startup Bolt

ABG alleges Bolt's software services led to technology failures and lost sales, but Bolt denies the claims.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 29, 2022

Walmart launches activewear brand Love & Sports

The brand was created with fashion designer Michelle Smith and indoor cycling instructor Stacey Griffith and will roll out to 1,500 stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 29, 2022

Overstock sales fall 19% as macro challenges hit home

The drop in revenue was larger than the company anticipated, which it said could be due to consumers reacting to inflation and the war in Ukraine.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Coty winds down Russian operations and The North Face repurposes scraps into gear

In 2021, the country accounted for about 3% of Coty's sales. Meanwhile, The North Face's latest sustainability effort turns factory scraps into new products.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 29, 2022

Dick's launches resale program for outdoor gear

The pilot, in partnership with Out&Back, will be available in two markets at both Dick's and Public Lands stores.

By Cara Salpini • April 28, 2022

Lanvin Group taps Shopify for e-commerce tech in North America

The luxury company is accelerating efforts to grow in "the world's largest luxury market" as it readies itself for an IPO.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 28, 2022

Mattel posts another 'blowout' quarter amid reported buyout interest

The company is cutting deals, growing market share and otherwise flexing its muscles. Analysts have noticed, as have possible suitors, according to reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 28, 2022

The Backroom: What's going on at Amazon?

The e-commerce giant is grappling with many challenges, including union efforts and its Prime delivery promises.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 28, 2022