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The pandemic rattled off-price retail in Q4
Supply chain woes, brands' DTC efforts and rising inflation are also challenging a sector known for its unique advantages.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2022 -
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After Q2 disappoints, Stitch Fix to introduce search to Freestyle
The apparel e-retailer's departure from its original curated box differentiation is introducing new problems and requiring more tweaks.
By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2022 -
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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail
More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Walmart adds free Spotify to Walmart+, gives membership free to staff
As it adds perks, the retailer is giving its free-delivery subscription to associates, in part so they can sell it to customers based on experience.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 9, 2022 -
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Lululemon's first footwear collection features a running shoe and a post-workout slide
Designed specifically for women, the first four styles are focused on a variety of exercises. The athletics retailer will launch men's footwear next year.
By Cara Salpini • March 9, 2022 -
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Rite Aid drops COO role, consolidates pharmacy team
Other leadership changes were also announced as part of "ongoing efforts to reduce costs and remove layers," CEO Heyward Donigan said.
By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2022 -
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Buy now, pay later popularity shows no signs of slowing, FIS report says
The Jacksonville, Florida-based payments company expects BNPL to be the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method through 2025 in the U.S. and Canada.
By Jonathan Berr • March 9, 2022 -
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ColumnSKU'd: The hottest fashion trend right now is higher prices
Whoever says what goes up must come down obviously hasn't been to Chanel. Because they, along with other fashion houses, are increasing prices like it is going out of style.
By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2022 -
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Kohl's wants to transform from a department store into 'a focused lifestyle concept'
The retailer will open 100 smaller, hyperlocal stores and grow its new Sephora shops into a $2 billion business. The activists on its case aren't impressed.
By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2022 -
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Bending to activist pressure, Dollar Tree revamps board
Former Dollar General CEO Richard Dreiling is set to take over the board chair role following the departure of longtime leader Bob Sasser.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022 -
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Roughly 75% of DTC brands bring in under $1M in online sales: report
Most DTC brands with less than $1 million in online sales have opted to have physical storefronts, according to research by PipeCandy.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2022 -
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Thinx brings its affordable line to Walmart
After launching with Target last year, the period underwear brand's Thinx For All collection will be sold in nearly 560 Walmart stores and on its website.
By Caroline Jansen • March 8, 2022 -
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After early silence, more luxury brands edge away from Russia over invasion of Ukraine
Upscale fashion houses and jewelers have enjoyed growing attention in Russia for decades, but doing business there is becoming untenable.
By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2022 -
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Fabletics to open 30 new stores this year
The DTC activewear brand also celebrated the 21 brick-and-mortar locations it opened since the start of 2020.
By Kaarin Moore • March 8, 2022 -
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Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond saw sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Where are they now?
Retailers across the sector experienced a boost as consumers invested in their homes. As demand wanes, some companies are feeling the pain.
By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2022 -
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Dollar General plans to add 10K jobs in 2022
The planned 6% increase to its workforce comes at a time when retailers are adding jobs at a brisk clip against a backdrop of low unemployment.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2022 -
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Walmart, Space NK partner in a bid for prestige beauty shoppers
The British retailer is teaming up with Walmart to bring a selection of skincare, makeup and haircare products to 250 stores.
By Kaarin Moore • March 7, 2022 -
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Crate and Barrel launches its first private label cookware collection
The Kitchen by Crate collection includes bakeware, cutting boards and storage containers and will be available online and in stores.
By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2022 -
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In surprise reversal, Capri nixes CEO succession
John Idol is staying on after all, and Joshua Schulman, who led the Michael Kors brand and was set to move up in September, will leave the company.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Roadie4 ways crowdsourcing helps retailers make the most of delivery from store
Consider these key benefits of using crowdsourced delivery for a winning BODFS strategy.
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Adidas appoints chief creative officer
Alasdhair Willis has collaborated with the brand since 2005, where he helped develop the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection.
By Kaarin Moore • March 4, 2022 -
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Gap escaped worst-case with supply chain dragging on Q4
The apparel seller plans to diversify its manufacturing and shipping profile to avoid further calamities like last year's.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2022 -
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How brands are responding to Russia's war on Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine raises logistical and moral questions for retailers and introduced new unpredictability into the supply chain, world economy and consumer sentiment.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 4, 2022 -
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'In support of the people of Ukraine,' TJX will sell minority stake in Russian off-pricer
Over two years ago, the company paid $225 million for a non-controlling 25% share in the retailer, which runs 400 stores in Russia.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2022 -
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REI store workers in New York vote overwhelmingly to form a union
The labor victory follows a wave of organizing at Starbucks — some successful — with efforts also underway at Amazon warehouses.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2022 -
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Victoria's Secret CEO: 'The haters have gone away'
Building on strength during the fourth quarter, the lingerie company has plans for more off-mall stores and a new tween line. But how real are its changes?
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2022
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