Costco strengthens position atop wholesale club sector

After seeing foot traffic decline last year, the company controlled 55.4% of visits to club retailers in March, according to Placer.ai.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2021

At Home's largest shareholder to vote against sale

CAS Investment Partners, which owns about 17% of the retailer's common stock, sent a letter to the board opposing the sale to Hellman & Friedman.

By Caroline Jansen • May 17, 2021

Explore the 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Supreme vet named creative director of J. Crew men's

Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of Noah and former design director of Supreme, has been brought in to "disrupt" the brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 17, 2021

CDC mask update reboots challenge for retailers

New guidance that face coverings are unnecessary even indoors applies only to fully vaccinated people — and puts retail workers back in the hot seat.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2021

Profitero: Private labels pushing out CPGs in search results

As the likes of Target and Walmart launch more private labels, they are edging out national brands amid pandemic sales gains.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2021

Amazon launches program to reduce worker injuries

The e-commerce giant is looking to reduce incidents by 50% by 2025. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2021

How Overstock learned to love retail again

CEO Jonathan Johnson discusses why he brought the company back to its roots and away from the blockchain experiments that infatuated his predecessor.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2021

Amazon embarks on 75K hiring push to accommodate logistics growth

The retailer is offering competitive pay and sign-on bonuses, as well as COVID-19 vaccine incentives.

By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2021

Dillard's surprises with 73% sales spike

Vaccinations, stimulus and warm weather drove up margins, profits and the top line, a sign of major recovery from last year's declines.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2021

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

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