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The Ordinary owner Deciem is dropping 4 brands
Estée Lauder, which last year plunked down $1 billion for a controlling stake in the decade-old cult beauty company, will focus on The Ordinary and NIOD.
By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2022 -
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Lululemon taps Nike vet, Adidas exec for senior leadership roles
Phil Dickinson and Simon Atkins both bring deep experience from Lululemon's competitors as the brand expands into more categories.
By Cara Salpini • April 6, 2022 -
Trendline
How marketplaces are evolving
From introducing AI technology to the launch of new platforms, here’s how marketplaces are accelerating retailer’s growth potential.
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"DXL Men's Apparel store located in Natick, MA." by JCarnellDXLG is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
After engineering an 'extraordinary' turnaround, Destination XL is on the hunt for market share
The big-and-tall specialist went into "survival mode" early in the pandemic. Now it has reversed its financial trajectory and wants to win over a frustrated customer.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2022 -
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Macy's to open $584M fulfillment center
The facility, which will be located in North Carolina, will account for nearly 30% of the retailer's digital supply chain capacity when fully operational.
By Kate Magill • April 5, 2022 -
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Target opens in Times Square
The store, which is 30,000 square feet, is part of the retailer's efforts to offer a variety of store sizes as it invests billions in operations.
By Kaarin Moore • April 5, 2022 -
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Vuori expands to 7 international markets in first move outside the US
The athletics brand will be available online, as well as through a select number of wholesale partners, and is already planning its first overseas store.
By Cara Salpini • April 5, 2022 -
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Farfetch invests up to $200M in Neiman Marcus Group
They are forging a strategic global partnership, and the luxury online marketplace is providing its tech services to NMG's Bergdorf Goodman banner.
By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2022 -
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Nordstrom continues shakeup at Rack
Geevy Thomas, who led Rack's expansion in recent years, is retiring after four decades at the retailer. Longtime executive Scott Meden is also retiring.
By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2022 -
"Bergdorf Goodman department store on Fifth Avenue from 57th to 58th Streets designed in 1928 by architects Kahn & Jacobs." by Christopher Peterson is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Bergdorf Goodman names SVPs for e-commerce, stores
Cheryl Han will lead the luxury retailer's online business and customer strategy, while Melissa Xides will head store and brand operations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2022 -
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FedEx will test drone delivery for more efficient middle mile logistics
Using VTOL aircraft would improve both volume availability and service reliability within the company's network, FedEx Express executive Joe Stephens said.
By Max Garland • April 4, 2022 -
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Shein valuation could reach $100B with latest funding round, Bloomberg reports
The Chinese fast-fashion retailer leverages social media to entice younger shoppers with super-low prices and speedy turnover of styles.
By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2022 -
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Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce
The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces sector-wide challenges and realigns as a global business.
By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2022 -
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Is Petco positioned for long-term growth?
The specialty pet retailer introduced new store formats, inked partnerships with major retailers and leaned hard into health and wellness services. But it hasn't always been a smooth ride.
By Caroline Jansen • April 4, 2022 -
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Sponsored by WazeWhat'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.
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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 -
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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 -
Column
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Podcast
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 -
Courtesy of Instacart
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 -
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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
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