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Bark co-founder reclaims CEO role
Matt Meeker resumes the chief executive role less than two years after Manish Joneja, an Amazon veteran, succeeded him.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Big Lots plans to add 500 new stores
The discounter wants to add more than 50 stores in 2022 and accelerate from there as it looks to expand both digitally and in brick and mortar.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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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.
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Nike vet joins The North Face as brand president
Nicole Otto spent 16 years at the sports apparel juggernaut, most recently leading its North American digital and store operations.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Billie to enter physical stores for the first time via Walmart
The DTC razor brand's products will be available at over 4,000 locations starting in February.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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UPS to handle record 60M returns during peak shipping season
As returns activity increases, reverse logistics have become a vital part of the retail playbook to build customer loyalty. But costs are climbing.
By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Omicron weighs on Lululemon's stores, sales
The athleisure seller's CEO said that the pandemic has limited capacity, staff availability and, in some places, store hours.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Rihanna's Savage X Fenty to open stores in 5 US cities
Beginning with Las Vegas this month, the musician's lingerie brand will open its first locations sometime early this year.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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What changes at Stitch Fix and Trunk Club say about apparel retail
Styling guidance was supposed to help turbocharge subscription box sales. That didn't work out, but it doesn't mean the service isn't valuable.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden reviews supply chain progress with task force
The Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force touted progress in relieving port congestion, stocking store shelves and boosting the workforce.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix global styling chief to depart
Bridget Teeter joined the apparel retailer in 2020 and is leaving amid a shift toward more traditional e-commerce and turmoil among stylists.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Fanatics acquires Topps and Barbie goes glam with Balmain
The digital sports platform declared the deal "the foundation of Fanatics Trading Cards business."
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Lululemon
Lululemon taps Amazon Twitch exec to take over as CEO of Mirror
Michael Aragon spent five years as chief content officer at Twitch and replaces founder Brynn Putnam.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Ikea doubles automation projects as store fulfillment grows
More than half of the retailer's orders were fulfilled from stores in 2021, according to an Ikea franchisee.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Flytrex drones can fly over people, vehicles with new FAA approval
The approval allows it to travel up to one nautical mile and carry small goods to up to 10,000 households in North Carolina.
By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond
Amid supply chain challenges, Bed Bath & Beyond's loss widens
Executives pointed to difficulties around keeping shelves stocked as the retailer's loss grew by more than $200 million from last year.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2022 -
Hasbro names new CEO and COO
The toy and gaming giant promoted two executives to top roles in the company as it navigates transformation and industry disruption.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Why so many DTC brands are into activewear
Whether they launched in the space or expanded into it, DTC brands are taking advantage of athleisure's continued popularity to fuel their businesses.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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The pandemic forces Walmart and Macy's to shift store operations
Uncertainty prevails in the new year as COVID-19 surges nationwide, leading some retailers to temporarily close locations or cut hours.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Walmart aims to expand in-home delivery to 30M US households this year
The retailer will hire more than 3,000 delivery drivers and build a fleet of fully electric vans as it grows the premium service.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Target launches first storage, home organization private label
The retail giant is starting the year with yet another owned brand, dubbed Brightroom, as consumers look to refresh their homes.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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L.L. Bean to close Tysons Corner store in Northern Virginia
The apparel seller couldn't reach an agreement with its landlord at the mall, where its store is an anchor.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Report: Over a third of shoppers plan to return a gift this season
Holiday sales were expected to surge this year, which could also spell higher returns for retailers now that the season is over.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of Fabletics
Fabletics launches Any-Wear collection
The new offering, which features pieces like pants and a midi dress, is meant to be worn for various activities, like working from home or running errands.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Office Depot parent to sell CompuCom unit for $305M
The company signed a deal to unload its IT services unit for less than a third of the 2017 purchase price as ODP Corp. works to split in two.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Deep Dive10 retail trends to watch in 2022
Last year upended some trends and accelerated others. What will 2022 bring for retailers?
By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 4, 2022
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