Lululemon taps Amazon Twitch exec to take over as CEO of Mirror

Michael Aragon spent five years as chief content officer at Twitch and replaces founder Brynn Putnam.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 7, 2022

Ikea doubles automation projects as store fulfillment grows

More than half of the retailer's orders were fulfilled from stores in 2021, according to an Ikea franchisee.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 7, 2022

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Flytrex drones can fly over people, vehicles with new FAA approval

The approval allows it to travel up to one nautical mile and carry small goods to up to 10,000 households in North Carolina.

By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2022

Amid supply chain challenges, Bed Bath & Beyond's loss widens

Executives pointed to difficulties around keeping shelves stocked as the retailer's loss grew by more than $200 million from last year.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2022

Hasbro names new CEO and COO

The toy and gaming giant promoted two executives to top roles in the company as it navigates transformation and industry disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2022

Why so many DTC brands are into activewear

Whether they launched in the space or expanded into it, DTC brands are taking advantage of athleisure's continued popularity to fuel their businesses.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 2022

The pandemic forces Walmart and Macy's to shift store operations

Uncertainty prevails in the new year as COVID-19 surges nationwide, leading some retailers to temporarily close locations or cut hours.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2022

Walmart aims to expand in-home delivery to 30M US households this year

The retailer will hire more than 3,000 delivery drivers and build a fleet of fully electric vans as it grows the premium service.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022

Target launches first storage, home organization private label

The retail giant is starting the year with yet another owned brand, dubbed Brightroom, as consumers look to refresh their homes.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 5, 2022

L.L. Bean to close Tysons Corner store in Northern Virginia

The apparel seller couldn't reach an agreement with its landlord at the mall, where its store is an anchor. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 5, 2022

Report: Over a third of shoppers plan to return a gift this season

Holiday sales were expected to surge this year, which could also spell higher returns for retailers now that the season is over.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2022

Fabletics launches Any-Wear collection

The new offering, which features pieces like pants and a midi dress, is meant to be worn for various activities, like working from home or running errands.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 4, 2022

Office Depot parent to sell CompuCom unit for $305M

The company signed a deal to unload its IT services unit for less than a third of the 2017 purchase price as ODP Corp. works to split in two.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2022

10 retail trends to watch in 2022

Last year upended some trends and accelerated others. What will 2022 bring for retailers?

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 4, 2022

The Backroom: Our traditional interview with the retail prophet, Doug Stephens

While the pandemic isn't over, 2021 seemed to show that physical locations remain important to retail. But each store must have something to offer.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 30, 2021

Crocs to acquire Heydude footwear brand for $2.5B

Founded in Italy, the brand widens the total market for the clog maker to more than $160 billion, by the company's estimates.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 23, 2021

Arhaus expands US manufacturing capacity with North Carolina facility

The furniture company also broadened its supplier base to meet demand.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 23, 2021

Returns are the new growth strategy

To benefit from returns, retailers need to enhance the customer experience, optimize costs and preserve revenue, write Alvarez & Marsal's Michael Simoncic and Alfredo Lozano.

By Michael Simoncic and Alfredo Lozano • Dec. 23, 2021

Skechers goes through board shakeout

Four longtime board members are out, a new director is in, and an investment firm is pushing for more cash for shareholders. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 22, 2021

Pandemic headlines may be deterring last-minute shoppers

Super Saturday's traffic declines indicate that news of the omicron variant may be interfering with consumer confidence, which could worsen in the new year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2021

A Pea in the Pod opens concept stores in Chicago, NYC

The retailer is planning on opening "a handful" of retail stores in its top customer locations across the U.S. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 22, 2021

Gopuff's SVP of business on a 'massive' growth year and what's ahead for 2022

Daniel Folkman talks about the company's acquisition strategy, its growth in grocery and why marketing will be a big focus next year.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 22, 2021

Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units

Those factories are now operational and Nike has returned to 80% of its weekly production volume pre-closure, executives said.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 21, 2021

Nordstrom reportedly mulling spinoff of off-price Rack business

Bloomberg reported the move, which would shatter the ecosystem the retailer has forged. But one expert says the off-price business may have to go.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2021

Brazilian footwear company buys 49.9% stake in Rothy's

A deal between Alpargatas and the popular DTC brand will result in a post-investment valuation of $1 billion.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 21, 2021