Amazon faces worker demands — from shareholders

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new focus on "social policy significance" means some activist proposals will get a vote at the e-commerce giant's annual meeting this month.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2022

Allbirds' first wholesale deals are with Zalando and Public Lands

The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.

By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2022

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The state of small business

Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations. 

By Retail Dive staff

Kohl's board survives activist challenge

Shareholders' rejection of a further board shakeup signals confidence in CEO Michelle Gass, but doesn't necessarily rule out a sale.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2022

Sally Beauty updates mobile app to offer 2-hour delivery with DoorDash

CEO Denise Paulonis said that 80% of the beauty retailer's customers engage with it via mobile devices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 11, 2022

Self-checkout tech maker Mashgin raises $62.5M

The company's touchless checkout system doesn't need barcodes and instead uses AI and computer vision to identify products. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • May 11, 2022

Shoes.com website trades hands again, this time to DSW owner

The domain has been bought and sold by industry players the past two decades, with Walmart and a private equity firm among its most recent owners.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 10, 2022

Buy now, pay later players' losses grow as costs soar

BNPL providers are paying a hefty price to keep up with surging consumer demand for their financing services, spending large sums to add new tech and more employees. 

By Jonathan Berr • May 10, 2022

Ikea to invest more than $3B in stores

Ikea's largest franchisee, Ingka Group, will work to update its physical locations across 32 markets to support the retailer's online operations.

By Caroline Jansen • May 10, 2022

For future growth, Reebok is looking to its past

A new owner could be an opportunity for the brand to reclaim some of its previous clout. But it's been a long time since Reebok's prime.

By Cara Salpini • May 10, 2022

Party City misses estimates, sees more helium pain ahead

Sales and profits suffered as consumers reacted to omicron, inflation, war and the end of government stimulus measures.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 9, 2022

Neiman Marcus Group expands paid parental leave

In a tight labor market, companies are finding ways, beyond wage hikes, to attract and keep talent. Workers are aware of their struggle.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022

Best Buy expands in-store assortment of beauty and e-transportation products

Furniture is also playing a bigger role at the electronics giant after its acquisition of DTC brand Yardbird in November last year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 9, 2022

Stitch Fix to stylists: 'Take ownership of the disappointment, no matter the role the data played'

Is the apparel e-retailer a tech company? Or not?

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022

Under Armour expects protracted supply chain challenges to temper sales

The sportswear brand has been strategically canceling orders as COVID-19 disrupts China and delays and capacity shortfalls persist. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2022

Adidas aims to fill the Nike gap at Foot Locker with expanded partnership

The new deal makes Foot Locker the "lead partner" for Adidas' basketball offerings and is expected to generate $2 billion in sales by 2025.

By Cara Salpini • May 6, 2022

Shopify buys Deliverr for $2.1B to accelerate fulfillment network expansion

The planned acquisition is a new step in Shopify's bid to build an end-to-end logistics platform. 

By Max Garland • May 6, 2022

Lego Group to triple size of digital team

The toy maker is expanding its digital efforts in what it is calling "one of the single largest investments the Lego Group will make in a generation."

By Dani James • May 5, 2022

Target focuses on customer experience, supply chain in latest leadership shuffle

The mass merchant is operating from a position of strength, but is also likely realizing it must look harder for growth opportunities.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2022

Wayfair's net loss nears $320M as CFO prepares to exit

Michael Fleisher held the chief finance spot for eight years and will be succeeded by Kate Gulliver, who is the retailer's chief people officer.

By Caroline Jansen • May 5, 2022

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

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