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Burlington poaches Ross exec to fill COO role
Travis Marquette is set to become the third C-suite executive from the off-pricer's rival as it eyes post-pandemic growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 16, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: J.C. Penney’s inclusive kids apparel brand and the second(ish) item in Yeezy Gap
The department store launched a label in time for the back-to-school shopping season, and the rapper seems to be aiming for a repeat of its first product drop.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 16, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth
The retailer aims to add more than 1,000 stores this year as it looks to nearly double its already vast store footprint in the coming years.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2021 -
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7-Eleven brings mobile checkout to 2.5K more stores
The convenience store chain now offers the frictionless shopping service in over 3,000 locations in 32 states.
By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond to extend curbside pickup hours
The retailer will allow consumers to pick up online orders as early as 8 a.m., one hour before stores typically open.
By Caroline Jansen • July 14, 2021 -
After years of expansion, HBC has fractured
The move to split up the company's Saks Fifth Avenue operations has some rationale involving retail, but it's also a way to monetize its assets.
By Daphne Howland • Updated July 15, 2021 -
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Merchants say they're losing revenue to online fraud, FIS finds
Six in ten merchants globally reported higher rates of e-commerce fraud in 2020 and struggle to cope with rising payments fraud, an FIS report indicates.
By Vaidik Trivedi • July 14, 2021 -
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Sam's Club expands Scan & Go app with new Scan & Ship feature
The new in-app tool allows shoppers to scan purchases and ship them directly to their homes.
By Maria Monteros • July 13, 2021 -
In quest for Gen Z attention, Nordstrom takes minority stake in Topshop
The department store's partnership with new brand owner Asos promises to boost U.S. sales for a set of retailers previously owned by U.K.'s Arcadia.
By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2021 -
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Malls may not even need anchors. Here's why.
Department stores used to drive traffic, but now they're just a drag.
By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2021 -
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As collectors seek out luxury watches, Tiny Jewel Box expands showrooms
The Washington, D.C., business has expanded its Patek Philippe showroom, and an additional Rolex space will open next year to cater to growing demand.
By Kaarin Moore • July 12, 2021 -
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Instacart taps high-ranking Facebook exec as new CEO
Starting Aug. 2, Fidji Simo will assume the top role at the company while current CEO and founder Apoorva Mehta will serve as executive chairman.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 9, 2021 -
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Walmart debuts doula benefit in Georgia
The benefit will cover associates within the state for doula services in the amount of up to $1,000 per pregnancy.
By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2021 -
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Dollar General is trying to get healthier
The discount operator just hired its first chief medical officer and said it's increasing its lineup of health-focused products and services.
By Jeff Wells • July 9, 2021 -
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Bloomingdale’s unveils concept store Bloomie’s
The first location, which is 22,000 square feet, will open in Virginia in August as parent company Macy's continues to make good on its turnaround strategy.
By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2021 -
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Nordstrom commits to working with the 15 Percent Pledge for a decade
The department store is the first retailer to sign a 10-year agreement with the group, which was founded a year ago to address racial inequality in business.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2021 -
Amazon partners with BigCommerce to ease fulfillment for merchants
The partnership gives U.S. sellers access to perks of the e-commerce giant's fulfillment network, including faster shipping and trackable orders.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2021 -
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SKU rationalization helps Bed Bath & Beyond achieve 95% in-stock level
The company expects to improve its inventory management even further as it overhauls its technology stack.
By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2021 -
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Belk shakes up leadership
The 130-year-old Southern department store chain recently emerged from Chapter 11 after the pandemic interrupted its turnaround plans.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer is doubling the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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Deep DiveIs it 'Day Two' at Amazon yet?
Most analysts expect little change from Jeff Bezos' departure as CEO. But he's leaving unfinished business for longtime lieutenant Andy Jassy.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2021 -
"Bergdorf Goodman department store on Fifth Avenue from 57th to 58th Streets designed in 1928 by architects Kahn & Jacobs." by Christopher Peterson is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Neiman Marcus says there's no plan to sell Bergdorf Goodman
The department store, which has owned the storied Manhattan retailer for 50 years, pushed back against details in a New York Post report last week.
By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2021 -
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Despite online growth, stores will still account for three-fourths of retail sales in 2024, Forrester says
The research firm estimates that e-commerce in the U.S. grew 30% in 2020, its fastest pace since 2002. But physical retail hasn't lost its relevance.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2021 -
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'Real pressure on supply chains': How major players are balancing costs, speed and a new retail world
Executives from PVH, Under Armour, Dollar General, Tractor Supply and American Eagle spoke about current challenges at NRF's Retail Converge.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2021 -
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Sponsored by LumenClearing the hurdles and maximizing value in current and future store operations
To deliver a personalized customer experience, retailers need a modern and secure platform that is cloud and edge enabled.
July 6, 2021
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