The Weekly Closeout: Drunk Elephant inks deal with Ulta and Indochino gets comfy

The beauty brand, once exclusively sold at Sephora, expands its physical presence, while the DTC brand known for suits moves into knitwear.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 17, 2021

DTC brand Knix plans first US stores

Brick-and-mortar expansion plans were delayed last year during the height of the pandemic, but now the DTC brand is back with three California stores. 

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 17, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts

The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2021

Walmart teams up with Ford to test self-driving deliveries

As part of ongoing experimentation with the technology, the retailer will initially launch the service in Miami, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2021

Hardest hit: Retailers are putting 2020 behind them, but some still show weakness

J. Jill, Chico's, Tuesday Morning and others still show financial vulnerability even during a broad-based retail recovery, according to RapidRatings data. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2021

Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers

The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than its parent company, Walmart.   

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 15, 2021

DTC bedding brand Parachute expands into furniture

The move into bed frames is a natural extension of the brand's current offerings and comes as demand in the home category remains high.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 15, 2021

Kroger and Instacart team up to deliver groceries in 30 minutes

The companies said the new "Kroger Delivery Now" online convenience store offers a selection of 25,000 items and reaches up to 50 million households.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2021

Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new fulfillment, transportation employees

Some retailers are beefing up their workforces beyond holiday seasonal hiring, as employment in the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2021

Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays

Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2021

Tuesday Morning fills out its C-suite

Over the course of the year the retailer, which exited bankruptcy in January, has added a new CEO, COO, CFO and CIO. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2021

Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds

The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021

Function of Beauty names new CEO to replace co-founder

Alexandra Papazian joins with more than 20 years of experience growing global beauty brands at L'Oréal.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 13, 2021

Amazon to pay front line employees' education costs

The e-commerce giant joins Walmart and Target in expanding educational benefits for their workers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2021

Is Stitch Fix disrupting retail? Or is it the other way around?

Recent changes at the apparel styling site suggest that e-commerce can't always escape the realities of commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021

DTC activewear brand Vuori hires first COO

Peter LaBore, along with the company's first vice president of international, will help scale the brand's operations in the U.S. and abroad.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2021

UPS wades into same-day delivery with Roadie acquisition

The deal puts UPS ahead of FedEx when it comes to same-day delivery, according to one consultant.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 13, 2021

Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges

More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.

By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2021

Retailers signal caution around immunization mandate for large employers

The move targets vaccine hesitancy as the pandemic surges. "Our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us," President Joe Biden said.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2021

NYC home goods retailer ABC Carpet & Home files Ch. 11

More than a century old, the company skidded into bankruptcy with plans to sell itself after COVID-19 weighed on its sales and supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2021

Peloton launches private label apparel brand

Peloton Apparel features men's, women's and gender-neutral styles, but enters into a category with fierce competitors like Lululemon and Athleta.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 10, 2021

Shipt makes largest nationwide expansion in 3 years

The platform's same-day delivery is now available across almost 1,000 more store locations, and in reach of 2 million additional households.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2021

Report: Personalization and advanced analytics top list of retail initiatives for 2021

As the pandemic continues to accelerate retailers' shift to a more digital world, a Forrester report shows that it may have also shaped their priorities.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 8, 2021

Petco expands its subscription box service

The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2021

RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive

Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 8, 2021