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USPS moves forward with extended delivery times despite concerns
A regulator said it was worried the shift would lead to deteriorating service. The Postal Service said the opposite will happen.
By Max Garland • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Private equity-owned PetSmart under scrutiny from Elizabeth Warren after activist group's report
The senator fired off a letter to BC Partners' chairman after an investigation claimed operations had deteriorated, putting workers and pets at risk.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Gen Z and millennials
If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z.
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How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels
The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.
By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond launches seventh private label this year, Studio 3B
The retailer is close to its goal of rolling out at least eight owned brands by the end of the fiscal year as part of its broader three-year turnaround plan.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Amazon joins other retailers in pushing early holiday deals
Timing of what the e-commerce giant is calling "Black Friday-worthy" promotions resembles last year's delayed Prime Day event.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2021 -
Why retail bankruptcies have stopped dead — for now
Stimulus, vaccines and easy money have lifted even rickety ships in retail. Is it just a wave, or a new era of less distress?
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2021 -
Retail's pandemic bankruptcy bloodbath is over. But these 20 companies are still at risk.
Things are much better in the industry than in recent years. Retail will always be a tough business, though.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain
Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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J.C. Penney to unveil inclusive beauty concept
The department store tried to salvage its lucrative Sephora partnership just as it entered bankruptcy last year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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Walmart expands Free Assembly private label with kids product line
In its latest bid to be a fashion destination, Walmart is adding to its assortment of children's apparel months after partnering with tween brand Justice.
By Maria Monteros • Oct. 1, 2021 -
As it opens more brick-and-mortar stores, Ross hires new CFO
Adam Orvos, the retailer's head of supply chain administration, starts in the role on Friday. His predecessor, Travis Marquette, left for Burlington in July.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 1, 2021 -
Everlane taps Ugg exec as new chief executive
Andrea O'Donnell takes over from founder Michael Preysman next week, though the two will work together until the new year to manage the transition.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Facing traffic declines, Bed Bath & Beyond swings to a loss
The retailer operates in a category that has experienced growth this past year, but falling foot traffic, among other issues, sent sales down double digits.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: What do changes at Stitch Fix say about e-commerce?
Senior Reporters Ben Unglesbee and Daphne Howland talk about turmoil at the apparel e-retailer, DTC companies and online sales in general.
By Retail Dive Team • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Costco to charter 3 vessels for Transpacific routes
The chartered ships will carry up to 1,000 containers, as retailers struggle with on-time deliveries and high freight costs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree expands its experiment with higher prices
The discounter is growing the footprint of new formats and upping prices at some core stores as rocketing supply chain costs squeeze profits.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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How major retailers are staffing up for the 2021 holiday season
Amazon is hiring 150,000 seasonal workers on top of the 125,000 transportation and fulfillment employees it began hiring for in September.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Loop expands beyond e-commerce to US stores
Walgreens, Ulta Beauty and other retailers are expected to have the reusable packaging system in stores early next year.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 29, 2021 -
HomeGoods launches e-commerce arm
With its latest online store, off-pricer TJX Cos. is expanding its digital sales efforts in a sector that has long shunned internet retailing.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Analysts throw cold water on the great DTC pivot
A new report from BMO Capital Markets finds that direct sales by brands come with lower margins than through wholesale channels.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Whole Foods expanding $10 delivery fee nationwide
The add-on will take effect on Oct. 25 and comes less than a month after the grocer began piloting the charge in several cities.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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ThredUp to open flagship distribution center in Texas
The four-level facility will store up to 10 million items, thereby expanding the company's item capacity by 150%.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Toymakers worry congestion will lead to holiday inventory troubles
The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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COVID-19 surge, port delays threaten retailers' holiday plans
As the pandemic continues, preparing for the upcoming season becomes more complex. Retailers are facing labor shortages and limited inventory capacity.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Cash ConnectA smart decision to switch to smart safe solutions
As they grew, Bob's Stores needed to upgrade their cash management practices. Learn how they found efficiency through new systems.
By Kerry Williams • Sept. 27, 2021
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