PayPal acquires returns startup Happy Returns

After investing in the startup in 2019, the payments platform is now buying it, to better serve consumers throughout their purchase journey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond builds out merchandising team

Stacey Shively, who joins the retailer from J.C. Penney, on Monday will take over as senior vice president and general merchandise manager of home.

By Caroline Jansen • May 13, 2021

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

The rise of curbside pickup: Best practices for retailers

Retailers of all types would do well to develop their curbside pickup capabilities further, writes Euromonitor International's Bob Hoyler.

By Bob Hoyler • May 13, 2021

Centric Brands adds to exec ranks, board as it eyes post-bankruptcy growth

The licensing specialist has brought in a former Pandora executive and past president of Lord & Taylor to help lead it in a new era. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 12, 2021

Under Armour restricts inventory despite high demand

The company's strategy is to limit low-demand products, thereby boosting the margins it may need to resist future supply chain shocks.

By A.B. Brown • May 12, 2021

5 signs that retail is going to be OK

The industry took a beating last year. Challenges remain, but here are a few indications of retailers' strength. 

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2021

Paper Source to be acquired in Ch. 11 by owner of Barnes & Noble

Elliott Investment Management emerged as the successful bidder for the gift specialist and sees it as "highly complementary" to the book retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2021

Macy’s reveals Herald Square revitalization plan

The retailer will pour $235 million into the neighborhood around its flagship. That means investing in public transit and a car-free urban space. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 11, 2021

Rejecting offers, L Brands to spin off Victoria's Secret

Opting to separate its businesses reflects the company's confidence in its lingerie segment, as well as possible investor hesitation around apparel.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond introduces Simply Essential private label

This marks the third owned brand the retailer has launched this year as part of its three-year transformation strategy.

By Caroline Jansen • May 10, 2021

Eddie Bauer the latest mall tenant to join Sparc portfolio

The outdoor brand will join several others acquired by Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group, leaving PacSun under private equity ownership.

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2021

The changing role of the CIO in retail

As the pandemic recedes, many retail leaders recognize that some of the quick decisions that had to be made in 2020 may not have been the best long-term decisions. 

May 10, 2021

GameStop upgraded as it raises cash for turnaround and pays off debt

After raising more than half a billion dollars from a stock market bullish on the retailer, it has more flexibility to invest in digital efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 7, 2021

Brookfield sells off its interest in Forever 21 as retail drags down Q1

The REIT, which is set to go private in the third quarter, also recently walked away from three malls with delinquent loans.

By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2021

EBay hires Walmart vet in new role

Stefanie Jay will join the company as its chief business and strategy officer as the company looks to sustain its success. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 7, 2021

Walmart gives diverse suppliers option for early payment to help increase access to capital

The retailer is expanding its early payments program through a partnership with the financial technology company C2FO.

By A.B. Brown • May 7, 2021

Hollister launches 'Social Tourist' with teen influencers

Developed with Charli and Dixie D'Amelio, the sub-brand begins an exclusive, multi-year agreement between the sisters and parent Abercrombie & Fitch Co. 

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2021

J.C. Penney cuts 650 jobs under new owners

The layoffs came after an operational review by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2021

Office Depot parent plans to break up its retail and B2B businesses

The office supplies retailer intends to split itself into two separate companies shortly after rebuffing an offer from Staples and its backer, Sycamore Partners.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2021

Uber and Gopuff link up on 'everyday essentials' e-shop

Gopuff will power the white-label platform for Uber Eats, which will launch in 95 cities this June and expand nationwide in the summer.

By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2021

RFID's e-commerce growth spurt

The need for visibility drove companies to invest in solutions for their complete supply chain while Adidas is using the technology to verify provenance.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 5, 2021

Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide

The retailer, which already partners with several third-party firms for on-demand delivery, is adding the option to reach more online shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2021

Gap Inc. to sell Intermix to private equity firm

The boutique opened in New York nearly 30 years ago and was acquired by the conglomerate in 2012, but as a retailer of other brands, it never quite fit.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2021

David's Bridal takes on $70M loan as it preps for the return of weddings

After last year's slump in ceremonies, the retailer is raising capital to speed up its growth and ride the anticipated wave as couples return to the aisle. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2021

Tailored Brands taps retail veterans for uphill turnaround

The apparel company, still struggling financially after emerging from bankruptcy, faces an especially volatile menswear market.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2021