What's old is new

With expectations so high, consumer attention will go to retailers that marry digital and physical components to deliver delight — particularly at fleeting moments of decision.

April 4, 2022

Less than a year after IPO, Digital Brands warns it could file bankruptcy

The DTC company is looking to grow sales and its brand stable, but losses have expanded and it has warned it could suffer without sufficient capital. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 1, 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

In historic vote, union prevails at Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York

At the e-retailer's warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, an initial union vote tally Thursday seemed to favor the company, but the union will file challenges.

By Daphne Howland • April 1, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Ace Hardware to hire 40K while Kohl's pushes back against activist investors

The home goods retailer is staffing up for spring while Kohl's urged shareholders to vote for its board nominees.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 1, 2022

Fabletics, Vanessa Hudgens further partnership with Sun-Daze collection

In a week full of announcements, the company also introduced a swim category and debuted a shapewear brand by Lizzo. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 1, 2022

Canada Goose taps company vet as president

Carrie Baker has been at the brand for over 10 years, holding various positions including executive vice president, chief of staff and communications chief.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 1, 2022

How Express drove revenue gains, 20% traffic bump with digital experiences

After adding more modern shopping features and functionalities to its app, the retailer saw average order value rise 27% from a year earlier.

By Robert Williams • April 1, 2022

Five Below looks to triple store count by 2030

Coming off a year of strong sales growth, the discounter is looking to double its sales and add 1,000 new stores by the end of 2025.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2022

Lizzo launches shapewear line Yitty

The Grammy award winner partnered with Fabletics on a body-positive line that will be available in sizes XS to 6X.

By Kaarin Moore • March 31, 2022

The Backroom: The world according to AlixPartners' Joel Bines

The consultant has spent decades working in and for the retail industry. We sat down with him to get his take on where the industry is headed.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2022

Instacart unveils suite of services for retailers, including 15-minute delivery

Instacart Platform brings together new and existing services the e-commerce company offers, including ultrafast delivery, online storefronts, digital ads and smart carts.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2022

Pressured by supply chain challenges, higher costs, Chewy swings to a loss in Q4

The online pet retailer missed on both its top and bottom lines and projected lower-than-expected guidance for its current quarter.

By Caroline Jansen • March 30, 2022

New strength at Calvin Klein is helping PVH overcome a host of outside challenges

The company is maintaining the strength it demonstrated in Q4 despite supply chain woes, fewer tourists in North America and the war in Ukraine.

By Daphne Howland • March 30, 2022

True Religion hires Columbia Sportswear vet for key e-commerce role

Scott McCabe will lead efforts to transform the company into a digital-first brand, with the goal of tripling online revenue by 2025.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 30, 2022

PREIT sales hit a record in February

The mall operator, which filed for bankruptcy in 2020, is replacing anchors and trying to climb out of the hole created by the pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2022

Neighbor raises Series A funding to add products, hire staffers

Following the funding round, the brand aims to unveil more furniture collections and enter new categories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2022

DTC furniture brand Article grows revenue by 45% in 2021

The brand opened new fulfillment centers and expanded its in-house delivery network. But executives signaled challenges in the year ahead.

By Caroline Jansen • March 29, 2022

BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.

By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022

FedEx names Raj Subramaniam to succeed Fred Smith as CEO

Smith, the company's founder, will move to the role of executive chairman, ending a highly influential tenure as CEO.

By Max Garland • March 29, 2022

Grove Collaborative is on the cusp of going public. Here's what the company is up to in the meantime.

Just last week, the sustainable personal care company reported full-year financial results and laid off approximately 17% of its corporate employees.

By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2022

Ulta brings PayPal's Happy Returns to more than 1,300 stores

The payments giant also announced that PayPal merchants can now receive the Happy Returns return and exchange software for free.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2022

Retail safety tracking: Improving employee engagement and retention

Workplace safety is important in every industry. For this reason, retailers are increasingly incorporating the power of safety management systems (SMS).

March 29, 2022

Express appoints Big Lots vet as CFO

Jason Judd was also previously the chief financial officer of tween brand Justice at Ascena Retail Group. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 28, 2022

Walmart halts cigarette sales in some stores

As demand wanes and wellness becomes a focus, some of the largest chains have backed away from tobacco.  

By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2022

Etsy names new COO

Raina Moskowitz, who has been with the company since 2018, will expand her position to encompass chief operating officer tasks.

By Kaarin Moore • March 28, 2022