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Report: Over a third of shoppers plan to return a gift this season
Holiday sales were expected to surge this year, which could also spell higher returns for retailers now that the season is over.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Fabletics launches Any-Wear collection
The new offering, which features pieces like pants and a midi dress, is meant to be worn for various activities, like working from home or running errands.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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.
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Office Depot parent to sell CompuCom unit for $305M
The company signed a deal to unload its IT services unit for less than a third of the 2017 purchase price as ODP Corp. works to split in two.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Deep Dive10 retail trends to watch in 2022
Last year upended some trends and accelerated others. What will 2022 bring for retailers?
By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Our traditional interview with the retail prophet, Doug Stephens
While the pandemic isn't over, 2021 seemed to show that physical locations remain important to retail. But each store must have something to offer.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 30, 2021 -
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Crocs to acquire Heydude footwear brand for $2.5B
Founded in Italy, the brand widens the total market for the clog maker to more than $160 billion, by the company's estimates.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 23, 2021 -
Arhaus expands US manufacturing capacity with North Carolina facility
The furniture company also broadened its supplier base to meet demand.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionReturns are the new growth strategy
To benefit from returns, retailers need to enhance the customer experience, optimize costs and preserve revenue, write Alvarez & Marsal's Michael Simoncic and Alfredo Lozano.
By Michael Simoncic and Alfredo Lozano • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Skechers goes through board shakeout
Four longtime board members are out, a new director is in, and an investment firm is pushing for more cash for shareholders.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Pandemic headlines may be deterring last-minute shoppers
Super Saturday's traffic declines indicate that news of the omicron variant may be interfering with consumer confidence, which could worsen in the new year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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A Pea in the Pod opens concept stores in Chicago, NYC
The retailer is planning on opening "a handful" of retail stores in its top customer locations across the U.S.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Q&AGopuff's SVP of business on a 'massive' growth year and what's ahead for 2022
Daniel Folkman talks about the company's acquisition strategy, its growth in grocery and why marketing will be a big focus next year.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units
Those factories are now operational and Nike has returned to 80% of its weekly production volume pre-closure, executives said.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Nordstrom reportedly mulling spinoff of off-price Rack business
Bloomberg reported the move, which would shatter the ecosystem the retailer has forged. But one expert says the off-price business may have to go.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Brazilian footwear company buys 49.9% stake in Rothy's
A deal between Alpargatas and the popular DTC brand will result in a post-investment valuation of $1 billion.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Rite Aid to close about 60 stores, with more likely to come
With losses mounting again, the drugstore retailer is trying to cut costs as it reevaluates its footprint.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Food52 to acquire Schoolhouse for $48M
The acquisition strengthens the website's position in the home space after buying housewares brand Dansk and launching Home52.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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US 6th Circuit reinstates vaccine mandate
The court pulverized many of the arguments from the National Retail Federation and others, but the rule is likely destined for the Supreme Court.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Q&AThe $500M question: Destination XL's Harvey Kanter and Ujjwal Dhoot
How to spend half a billion dollars in hypothetical money? Executives at the big-and-tall apparel specialist would use it on understanding consumers and speeding up distribution.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2021 -
J.C. Penney taps DoorDash for same-day delivery just ahead of holidays
The department store retailer is building out its omnichannel capabilities as it tries to secure a lasting turnaround after last year's bankruptcy.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2021 -
Authentic Brands expands Reebok to over 2.8K stores in deal with JD Group
The partnership covers all of JD Group's banners in North America and Europe, including Finish Line, JD, DTLR, Shoe Palace, Size, Sprinter and SportZone.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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The next step in FedEx's automation journey: Handling the largest and smallest packages
Executive Ted Dengel details how the company tackles the two ends of the "package bell curve" to keep up with the surge in volume.
By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Sears owner plans to sell its corporate HQ
The sale would be yet one more disposed asset in an ongoing fire sale by the shrinking retailer.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2021 -
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'Really healthy' consumers are ready to spend for the holidays, Fed chief says
The pandemic continues to roil the supply chain and labor market, though wage increases aren't fueling inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Target to launch 'Bet on Black' startup pitch competition
The retailer will provide mentorship and a total of $500,000 in funding. Meanwhile, Janie and Jack names a new CEO and Bark comes to REI.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021
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