Bending to activist pressure, Dollar Tree revamps board

Former Dollar General CEO Richard Dreiling is set to take over the board chair role following the departure of longtime leader Bob Sasser. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022

Roughly 75% of DTC brands bring in under $1M in online sales: report

Most DTC brands with less than $1 million in online sales have opted to have physical storefronts, according to research by PipeCandy. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2022

Explore the 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

Thinx brings its affordable line to Walmart

After launching with Target last year, the period underwear brand's Thinx For All collection will be sold in nearly 560 Walmart stores and on its website.

By Caroline Jansen • March 8, 2022

After early silence, more luxury brands edge away from Russia over invasion of Ukraine

Upscale fashion houses and jewelers have enjoyed growing attention in Russia for decades, but doing business there is becoming untenable.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2022

Fabletics to open 30 new stores this year

The DTC activewear brand also celebrated the 21 brick-and-mortar locations it opened since the start of 2020. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 8, 2022

Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond saw sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Where are they now?

Retailers across the sector experienced a boost as consumers invested in their homes. As demand wanes, some companies are feeling the pain.

By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2022

Dollar General plans to add 10K jobs in 2022

The planned 6% increase to its workforce comes at a time when retailers are adding jobs at a brisk clip against a backdrop of low unemployment.

By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2022

Walmart, Space NK partner in a bid for prestige beauty shoppers

The British retailer is teaming up with Walmart to bring a selection of skincare, makeup and haircare products to 250 stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 7, 2022

Crate and Barrel launches its first private label cookware collection

The Kitchen by Crate collection includes bakeware, cutting boards and storage containers and will be available online and in stores.

By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2022

In surprise reversal, Capri nixes CEO succession

John Idol is staying on after all, and Joshua Schulman, who led the Michael Kors brand and was set to move up in September, will leave the company.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2022

4 ways crowdsourcing helps retailers make the most of delivery from store

Consider these key benefits of using crowdsourced delivery for a winning BODFS strategy.

March 7, 2022

Adidas appoints chief creative officer

Alasdhair Willis has collaborated with the brand since 2005, where he helped develop the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection.

By Kaarin Moore • March 4, 2022

Gap escaped worst-case with supply chain dragging on Q4

The apparel seller plans to diversify its manufacturing and shipping profile to avoid further calamities like last year's. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2022

How brands are responding to Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises logistical and moral questions for retailers and introduced new unpredictability into the supply chain, world economy and consumer sentiment.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 4, 2022

'In support of the people of Ukraine,' TJX will sell minority stake in Russian off-pricer

Over two years ago, the company paid $225 million for a non-controlling 25% share in the retailer, which runs 400 stores in Russia.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2022

REI store workers in New York vote overwhelmingly to form a union

The labor victory follows a wave of organizing at Starbucks — some successful — with efforts also underway at Amazon warehouses.

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2022

Victoria's Secret CEO: 'The haters have gone away'

Building on strength during the fourth quarter, the lingerie company has plans for more off-mall stores and a new tween line. But how real are its changes?

By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2022

Amazon to close bookstores, 4-star shops

The e-commerce giant will also shutter its Pop Up locations as it moves further into grocery and fashion ventures.

By Kaarin Moore • March 3, 2022

Best Buy Q4 sales fall on inventory gaps

The retailer is placing a bet on its new membership and burgeoning advertising business as it laps a stellar year for consumer demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 3, 2022

Macy's: Lower delivery costs is a 'top priority'

The retailer is looking to improve in-store fulfillment and reduce the number of split shipments to deflate last-mile costs.

By Max Garland • March 3, 2022

Size matters: How Walmart and Target dominated amid disruption, inflation

Both retailers leaned on their scale to get goods on shelves and keep prices low, at least relative to the industry. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 3, 2022

Nordstrom promises momentum in 2022 after steady holiday quarter

After posting healthy margins and profits, the retailer is raising expectations for its full-line and off-price businesses, but some analysts are skeptical.

By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2022

Purple makes CEO appointment official

Robert DeMartini takes the helm after being named acting chief executive in December.

By Caroline Jansen • March 2, 2022

Ralph Lauren exec Howard Smith resigns

Smith resigned as chief commercial officer following an investigation into conduct that the company said violated its business ethics code.

By Kaarin Moore • March 2, 2022

3D printing brings customization to the supply chain

Advances in additive manufacturing could have wide-reaching effects, even changing how supply chains are designed long-term, one analyst said.

By Jen A. Miller • March 2, 2022