Gopuff taps former Amazon executive to oversee North American business

Maria Renz, who helped launch Amazon's grocery business, will oversee Gopuff's strategy and execution in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • April 18, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2022

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How marketplaces are evolving

From introducing AI technology to the launch of new platforms, here’s how marketplaces are accelerating retailer’s growth potential. 

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2022

Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards

The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2022

Grove Collaborative hires former Unilever exec as CFO

Sergio Cervantes was CFO of Murad and led the skincare brand's integration into CPG giant Unilever after the company was acquired.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 14, 2022

Out-of-stocks led to $175M in lost sales at Bed Bath & Beyond

Executives were "disappointed" in the retailer's fourth quarter results, blaming falling sales on industrywide supply chain challenges.

By Caroline Jansen • April 13, 2022

Chasing digital growth, Walmart poaches PayPal CFO

In tapping John Rainey to replace outgoing Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs, the retail giant took the unusual step of hiring outside the company.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2022

Rite Aid guidance could signal its ability to survive: analyst

The drugstore chain's losses have expanded, and it could face a decline in spending related to COVID-19.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2022

Lululemon expands resale program nationwide

A pilot version of the service, which launched in California and Texas last year, "was met with an overwhelmingly positive response."

By Cara Salpini • April 12, 2022

From physical stores to the metaverse, what retail execs are thinking about in 2022

Executives at Shoptalk shared insight on how companies are navigating fast-moving industry changes.

By Stephanie Arnold • April 12, 2022

Target is selling used clothing in partnership with ThredUp

The mass merchant's secondhand style offer may be one of the largest in a rapidly expanding retail segment.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2022

Retail bankruptcy risks still low after 2020's flood: report

The pandemic surge in filings culled some weak players, while last year's boom in retail sales fueled turnarounds for others.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2022

Brooklinen's CEO: 'This business needed a brick-and-mortar presence'

Rich Fulop discusses the DTC bedding brand's plans for growth, including tripling its store footprint this year and launching its first hospitality collection.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2022

Etsy sellers strike over transaction fee hike

Thousands of the marketplace's sellers are suspending their accounts, urging a boycott and demanding other changes as a 30% increase takes effect Monday.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2022

Lowe's CFO to exit

Dave Denton, who's been in the role since 2018, will become the CFO at Pfizer. Lowe's senior vice president of retail finance, Brandon Sink, will succeed Denton.

By Caroline Jansen • April 11, 2022

Walmart opening 5 health 'superstores' in delayed Florida launch

The Florida locations add to its footprint of 20 centers currently operational in Arkansas, Georgia and Illinois.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 11, 2022

American Eagle touts Quiet Logistics deal as 'the anti-Amazon'

The acquisition has contributed to an approximately 35% reduction in delivery times, executives said on an earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 11, 2022

Why superior customer support is intrinsic to sustainable brand success

Research from omnichannel communications leader, Mitto, reveals the secret to sustainable success.

By Sean Whitley, Vice President of Sales, Americas • April 11, 2022

As long-running legal feud slogs on, Lampert and Sears Holdings creditors ordered to mediation

The former head of the department store company has been accused of transferring billions of dollars in assets to himself. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2022

Designer Brands aims to double private label sales

The company, which owns DSW and The Shoe Company, says that it has transformed from a retailer to a brand builder.

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2022

Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers

Fierce competition for drivers and high inflation are pushing employers to raise wages and provide other incentives.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Dick's names ambassadors for Calia brand and Walmart sweetens perks for sellers

The sporting goods retailer brought on four brand ambassadors to replace Carrie Underwood, while the mass merchant is offering sellers discounts on commission rates.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 8, 2022

Amazon under investigation by SEC over disclosures on seller data use: WSJ

The probe, more than a year old, reportedly has honed in on how the company communicated to investors about use of data in its own private labels.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 7, 2022

Zappos names Scott Schaefer CEO

Schaefer has served as interim CEO since December and was the company's vice president of finance before that.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 7, 2022

Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices

Inflation is broad based – flaring in every sector – and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

By Jim Tyson • April 7, 2022