Amazon halts sales in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

The e-commerce giant joins a host of other brands, retailers and tech companies pulling back from the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 10, 2022

'Target Zero' appeals to consumers' sustainability concerns

The retailer worked with vendors including third-party brands and its own private labels to design more eco-friendly packaging for hundreds of products.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2022

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

By Retail Dive staff

Twitter tests Shops feature

Shoppers can click a "View Shop" button on merchants' profiles and browse up to 50 products on the platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 10, 2022

The pandemic rattled off-price retail in Q4

Supply chain woes, brands' DTC efforts and rising inflation are also challenging a sector known for its unique advantages. 

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2022

After Q2 disappoints, Stitch Fix to introduce search to Freestyle

The apparel e-retailer's departure from its original curated box differentiation is introducing new problems and requiring more tweaks.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2022

Walmart adds free Spotify to Walmart+, gives membership free to staff

As it adds perks, the retailer is giving its free-delivery subscription to associates, in part so they can sell it to customers based on experience. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 9, 2022

Lululemon's first footwear collection features a running shoe and a post-workout slide

Designed specifically for women, the first four styles are focused on a variety of exercises. The athletics retailer will launch men's footwear next year.

By Cara Salpini • March 9, 2022

Rite Aid drops COO role, consolidates pharmacy team

Other leadership changes were also announced as part of "ongoing efforts to reduce costs and remove layers," CEO Heyward Donigan said. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2022

Buy now, pay later popularity shows no signs of slowing, FIS report says

The Jacksonville, Florida-based payments company expects BNPL to be the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method through 2025 in the U.S. and Canada.

By Jonathan Berr • March 9, 2022

SKU'd: The hottest fashion trend right now is higher prices

Whoever says what goes up must come down obviously hasn't been to Chanel. Because they, along with other fashion houses, are increasing prices like it is going out of style. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2022

Kohl's wants to transform from a department store into 'a focused lifestyle concept'

The retailer will open 100 smaller, hyperlocal stores and grow its new Sephora shops into a $2 billion business. The activists on its case aren't impressed.

By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2022

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

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