Toys R Us to open new flagship at American Dream mall

The two-story, 20,000-square-foot store is set to open in mid-December and marks yet another brick-and-mortar comeback for the brand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 1, 2021

Zara parent Inditex names founder's daughter as chair

Marta Ortega Pérez is now the company's chairwoman. The retailer also named a new CEO in a leadership shakeup. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 1, 2021

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

What convenience stores are getting right

Whether it's fast delivery, a focus on local products or building out great private labels, c-stores have some lessons to teach other retailers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 1, 2021

Hims & Hers taps Uber to deliver personal care, sexual wellness products

The brand has partnered with the ridesharing company to bring items like sleep gummies, condoms and lubricants to consumers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2021

Amazon, Walmart among 9 companies to receive FTC order for supply chain data

The information the FTC will solicit is at the forefront of supply chain managers' day-to-day operations, such as the disruptions to obtaining and transporting products.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2021

Hydro Flask owner to acquire backpack brand Osprey for $414M

Helen of Troy CEO Julien Mininberg called the two a "compelling combination" for the outdoors consumer. 

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 30, 2021

Urban Outfitters pulls forward orders to adapt to longer lead times

The company has talked for years about keeping inventory lean. "Now, we don't have the choice of doing that," the COO said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2021

Walmart's CFO to leave the company after 22 years

Brett Biggs officially departs on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will remain a board member of the retailer's fintech startup.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 29, 2021

Virgil Abloh dies at 41

The Off-White founder and men's artistic director of Louis Vuitton was diagnosed with cancer years ago, but kept his condition private.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2021

The Backroom: Another disruptive holiday season

Vaccines have changed the shopping landscape this year, as have supply chain bottlenecks. Retail Dive reporters look at how the season is playing out.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 25, 2021

Dick’s plots new House of Sport, Public Lands stores as sales rise 14%

The athletics retailer also has a new chief financial officer in Navdeep Gupta, who took on the role last month.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 24, 2021

On-time rates dip for USPS and UPS, climb for FedEx ahead of holidays: Convey

Staffing shortages and upstream supply chain issues are slowing deliveries for last-mile parcel carriers, Convey by project44 said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2021

Gap could take $650M sales hit from supply chain woes

Sales in the third quarter were dragged down by inventory shortages caused by factory closures and shipping backups.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 24, 2021

Tupperware to idle factories as it works through inventory backlog

The home products company had stocked up during the first half of the year to prepare for a surge in demand. That surge has yet to come.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 24, 2021

Off-price retailers best Q3 expectations but brace for the holidays

The segment is mostly overcoming supply challenges while benefiting from full-price sales at other retailers, as consumers grapple with inflation.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2021

Dollar Tree pivots to $1.25 prices even as inflation-wary shoppers seek the retailer out

The company saw a modest sales bump during the third quarter, with consumers chasing value. Meanwhile, supply chain costs have choked margins.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 23, 2021

Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good

After two years of temporarily shutting locations on the holiday, CEO Brian Cornell told workers that the company will continue doing so moving forward.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 23, 2021

Dr. Squatch rolls out personal care products at Walmart

Following on the heels of its digitally native peers, an array of the brand's products will be available at over 1,600 physical locations.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 23, 2021

Francesca's slapped with trademark lawsuit over 'Franki'

The tween brand was just launched as a stand-alone banner earlier this month, and another tween brand, Frankie's on the Park, says it's too confusing.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2021

Glossier opens second store this year with new LA flagship

The location in West Hollywood is just a few blocks away from where the DTC beauty brand had a previous store on Melrose Place.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2021

This DC neighborhood used to be synonymous with high-end shopping. Now it's mostly abandoned.

Friendship Heights was once known for luxury retail in the Washington, D.C. area, but retail options have dwindled.

By Julia Himmel • Nov. 22, 2021

Foot Locker names COO as sales grow 13% over 2019

Frank Bracken will take on the newly created role, overseeing global operations, including customer experience, technology and supply chain.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 19, 2021

Kohl's enjoys some upside from inventory scarcity

Margins spiked and inventory turn reached a 10-year high as product levels came in 25% below 2019 amid shipping delays. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 19, 2021

Nordstrom employs drop-ship model in new Fanatics partnership

Nordstrom says the deal reflects a departure from wholesale. But one analyst says it's more of an evolution, and a sign that department stores still matter.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2021

Macy's hires the firm behind Saks' e-commerce spinoff

With activist investors reportedly pushing the department store, Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette acknowledged how Wall Street values online-only retail.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2021