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NRF wins stay against Biden's vaccine mandate
The group joined business, religious and political organizations in its effort to pause the rule, while the Retail Industry Leaders Association abstained.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Foot Locker merges Champs Sports and Eastbay brands
The combo, which brings together two decades-old, sports-focused names, aims to be a go-to for student athletes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer
If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z.
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Wish CEO to step down by February
Piotr Szulczewski will remain on the company's board of directors and hold his role until a replacement is found or no later than Feb. 1.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2021 -
RH chief operating, service and values officer to depart
DeMonty Price is retiring, and the retailer promoted three executives to take on some of his responsibilities — including naming a chief supply chain officer.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Deep DiveStock buybacks are back, baby
The largest retailers are spending fortunes repurchasing their own shares. Taxpayers are footing part of the bill while workers and investment may be suffering.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2021 -
Black Friday is early again this year, and maybe forever
Shoppers are already out and about. But an unreliable supply chain and lingering pandemic have retailers and their customers changing their behavior.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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You can't improve what you can't measure. Want better value recovery? Then you need better data.
Nov. 15, 2021 -
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David's Bridal launches ready-to-ship bridesmaid dress collection
Product availability may alleviate supply chain concerns and responds to a trend of shorter times between engagement and wedding events.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Supreme x Tiffany and why is Staples still chasing Office Depot?
The luxury jeweler is collaborating with one of streetwear's hottest brands, and Staples is reiterating it really wants to buy Office Depot.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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Canada Goose's first footwear collection goes live
Featuring two styles, the brand's footwear is meant to both protect against the elements and also appeal to lifestyle shoppers.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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Banana Republic's brand chief out after less than a year
Ana Andjelic joined the struggling label in February, and in September unveiled a collection that, among other things, she described as "safari meets tuxedo."
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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How Nike execs think through its digital ecosystem
Recent collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion and Dick's Sporting Goods have built on the brand's efforts to craft a connected shopping experience across its channels.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Party City's Halloween more solid than scary, but costs loom
The retailer is closing the gap with its pre-pandemic performance around the crucial holiday.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Just-in-time and safety stock require a careful balance
Over the course of the pandemic, inventory has gone up, but so have sales. Are companies rethinking lean or just trying to keep up with demand?
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThese traditional brands are shifting to a DTC model. Here's how.
Athletics retailers are in some ways leading this shift, but brands across the industry are doubling down on the model to grow margins.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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NRF joins other groups in lawsuit to postpone vaccine mandate
In September the group asked for a 90-day extension of the federal vaccine mandate for large employers but is now suing to pause it indefinitely. Public health and legal experts are not sure why.
By Daphne Howland • Updated Nov. 10, 2021 -
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The Children's Place launches tween brand Sugar & Jade
The specialty retailer is entering into the $8 billion tween apparel market with the introduction of its new DTC entity.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Poshmark falls short even with supply chain advantages
Weighing on the resale specialist's profits and sales are new privacy changes on Apple products.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Wish announces standards program to improve product quality
The program implements a set of quality assurance standards such as shipping experience, product quality and reviews.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2021 -
Tempur Sealy ramps up US manufacturing capacity to reduce supply chain exposure
Supply chain constraints and increased backlogs led the company to miss out on an estimated $200 million in sales for the third quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Target shaped private labels into powerhouse brands. Now others want to do the same.
Retailers that saw how profitable owned brands could be are out to get similar results for themselves. But experts say it won't be that easy.
By Maria Monteros • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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To woo workers, Macy's boosts hourly pay to $15, introduces education benefits
The retailer is investing in efforts to attract and retain talent as it accelerates its Polaris growth strategy, which was delayed by the pandemic.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Global Brands to wind down
The company, which owns brands and makes products for others, has been facing severe liquidity shortages and strains from the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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ThredUp ends styling box option as Q3 revenues soar
ThredUp is benefiting from its domestic sourcing and low pricing, and doesn't depend on the fourth quarter as much as other retailers, executives said.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Crate and Barrel hires former Nike exec as new CTO
The specialty home retailer tapped Jason Booth as chief technology officer to spearhead digital innovation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2021
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