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

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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

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

Rite Aid to close about 60 stores, with more likely to come

With losses mounting again, the drugstore retailer is trying to cut costs as it reevaluates its footprint. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2021

Food52 to acquire Schoolhouse for $48M

The acquisition strengthens the website's position in the home space after buying housewares brand Dansk and launching Home52.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 21, 2021

US 6th Circuit reinstates vaccine mandate

The court pulverized many of the arguments from the National Retail Federation and others, but the rule is likely destined for the Supreme Court.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2021

The $500M question: Destination XL's Harvey Kanter and Ujjwal Dhoot

How to spend half a billion dollars in hypothetical money? Executives at the big-and-tall apparel specialist would use it on understanding consumers and speeding up distribution.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2021

J.C. Penney taps DoorDash for same-day delivery just ahead of holidays

The department store retailer is building out its omnichannel capabilities as it tries to secure a lasting turnaround after last year's bankruptcy. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2021

Authentic Brands expands Reebok to over 2.8K stores in deal with JD Group

The partnership covers all of JD Group's banners in North America and Europe, including Finish Line, JD, DTLR, Shoe Palace, Size, Sprinter and SportZone.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 20, 2021

The next step in FedEx's automation journey: Handling the largest and smallest packages

Executive Ted Dengel details how the company tackles the two ends of the "package bell curve" to keep up with the surge in volume.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2021

Sears owner plans to sell its corporate HQ

The sale would be yet one more disposed asset in an ongoing fire sale by the shrinking retailer.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2021

'Really healthy' consumers are ready to spend for the holidays, Fed chief says

The pandemic continues to roil the supply chain and labor market, though wage increases aren't fueling inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Target to launch 'Bet on Black' startup pitch competition

The retailer will provide mentorship and a total of $500,000 in funding. Meanwhile, Janie and Jack names a new CEO and Bark comes to REI.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021

Chico's to offer same-day delivery through Walmart GoLocal

As GoLocal's first fashion client, speedy delivery for its namesake brand, White House Black Market and Soma, is now available in select markets.

By Maria Monteros • Dec. 17, 2021

Consumers could return $66.7B in holiday merchandise this year

For retailers, the cost of returns is also going up, according to a report from CBRE.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 17, 2021

Indochino to launch into womenswear

The custom apparel retailer will also be increasing products for grooms and groomsmen as it pushes further into the wedding market. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 16, 2021

Strip centers outpacing traditional malls as physical retail recovers

The decline of department store anchors is just one reason why traffic to legacy shopping centers hasn't fully returned.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2021

Retail has more — but slower — growth ahead in 2022: Moody's

After a heady comeback this year, the industry could settle in to a more modest pace, with supply chain, spending changes and debt levels posing some risk. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 16, 2021

Neiman Marcus Group pushes back against e-commerce split

CEO Geoffroy Van Raemdonck on Wednesday emphasized such a move would interfere with what he characterized as a well-integrated operation.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2021

Marking its first acquisition, Harry's snaps up body odor brand Lumē

Prior to this point, the company focused on incubating and launching its own brands, including Flamingo, Cat Person and Headquarters.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 15, 2021

99 Cents Only downgraded by Moody's

The dollar store chain, based largely in the Southwest, has underperformed compared to its peers during the pandemic and struggled to pay down its debt. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 15, 2021

Retailers add 7.5% fewer seasonal jobs than last year: report

The October and November 2021 figures were the lowest for the retail sector since 2016, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021

Klarna debuts browser extension to enable installment payments for all online retailers

The tool also lets customers use coupons and cashback rewards, save products, receive price drop notifications and create one-time use Visa cards.   

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021

These 10 DTC darlings helped pave the way for digitally native brands. Where are they now?

While several brands have experienced success through acquisitions, public listings or investments from larger retailers, others haven't been as fortunate.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 14, 2021

Purple brings on former New Balance chief as acting CEO

Following a quarter of declining sales and growing operating loss, Robert DeMartini steps into the role, succeeding Joseph Megibow.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 14, 2021