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Under new ownership, Lord & Taylor revives old logo and comeback dreams
The chief strategy officer at Regal Brands Global, which now runs the venerable department store, talks to Retail Dive about what comes next.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Trendline
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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Activist firms demand Macy’s consider options for Bloomingdale’s
The department store is winding up the year as it began, with investors on its case — this time it's Barington Capital Group and Thor Equities.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Merrell
Merrell taps Under Armour veteran as chief product officer
In addition to spending nearly 11 years at the athletics brand, Noreen Naroo-Pucci also has experience from Mizzen+Main and Calvin Klein.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Best Buy
Best Buy launches scheduled parcel delivery
The capability, live in several U.S. markets, allows customers to select a two-hour delivery window up to a week in advance.
By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Etsy
Etsy shuffles C-suite, elevates Depop CEO to chief growth officer
At the same time, the marketplace named a new chief marketer and chief financial officer, and is searching for a new chief technology officer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of ThredUp
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: ThredUp sells Remix for $1 and who really won Black Friday?
The resale business sold most of the European company to Florin Filote for one euro, while early reports suggest On and Amazon scored sales during the holiday.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Target
Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit
The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
David’s Bridal, Five Below among new DoorDash partners
The additions are part of the on-demand delivery service’s plan to expand its retail offerings.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Five Below
Five Below taps Forever 21 exec as CEO
Retail vet Winnie Park will take the top spot. Meanwhile, the teen retailer increased its guidance.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout
Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Foot Locker
Facing Nike ‘softness,’ Foot Locker sales fall 1.4%
CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer has made progress on its strategy, but was hurt by a more cautious consumer.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery
The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from Gymboree on Dec. 4, 2024.
Gymboree marks brick-and-mortar return with New Jersey store
Parent company The Children’s Place is refocusing on its store portfolio, even as profit was cut nearly in half in Q3.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center
Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mango
Mango achieves US expansion goal ahead of schedule, plans more store openings in 2025
Next year the apparel company will launch 20 stores nationwide, including in Seattle, Chicago and Las Vegas.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Dollar General
Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Kendall Davis/Retail Dive
Podcast
The Backroom: Amazon Haul and the state of retail
Join Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 28, 2024 -
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Will Kohl’s have to close stores?
Not long ago, in stark contrast to rival Macy’s, the department store was talking about expanding its fleet. That may be about to change, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%
The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’
A cultural moment all but forced employers to pivot to DEI in 2020. If the retailer's decision demonstrates anything, it is how far the pendulum has swung since then.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Why stores still spark joy around the holidays
Online shopping has surged over the years, but it’s hard to replicate the discovery — and fun — of going to stores.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Kohl’s names new CEO
The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024
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