October retail hiring hit a low not seen since before the pandemic

Actual seasonal job gains may fall below 2023 numbers but slightly surpass 2022 numbers, analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024

Grocers continue to add electronic shelf label software

Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have deployed Instacart's pick-to-light capability in stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

How retailers are making it harder to shop, just in time for the holidays

Thwarting customers, in stores or online, isn’t any way to make a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2024

Von Maur opens first store in Pennsylvania

The family-owned department store chain plans to open its first store in North Dakota next year and is investing $100 million to renovate its existing stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 11, 2024

How to turn payments into a competitive advantage

Businesses should broaden how they view their choice of payment provider to simultaneously contain costs while also leveraging innovation to improve efficiency and better engage and serve customers.

Nov. 11, 2024

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2024

StockX co-founder to take over as CEO amid declines in sneaker resale

Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2024

Kizik taps 20-year Nike vet as SVP of design

Andreas Harlow, former vice president and global footwear creative director of Nike’s Jordan Brand, joined the hands-free footwear brand earlier this fall.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2024

67% of parents will use BNPL to finance the holidays

Parents are using pay later plans to justify large purchases and better manage their finances, according to a new survey. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty enters Dollar General as retail preps for a new president

The beauty brand is looking to democratize its offerings, while retail trade groups and analysts sound the alarm on tariffs amid the election results.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 8, 2024

Wayfair COO steps down

At the end of the year, Thomas Netzer will exit the role he’s occupied since 2019.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 8, 2024

Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm seek to pause FTC case

The companies say being forced to litigate both a federal court case and an FTC challenge would cause undue financial hardship.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 8, 2024

Warby Parker raises full-year guidance as it posts double-digit revenue growth in Q3

The company is on track to open 40 new stores by the end of the year and continues to add eye exam locations as it works to grow its vision offerings.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 7, 2024

Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers

“I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 7, 2024

27% of shoppers will switch retailers, abandon purchase if they come across locked-up products: report

More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 6, 2024

Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus dies at 95

In 1979 he launched a company that would eventually operate 2,300 stores and employ over 500,000 associates.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2024

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

Some retailers could get hit hard by policies promised by the president-elect, especially tariffs and taxes, though tax breaks may be a tailwind.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2024

Sheetz accepting crypto at all locations

After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the retailer’s 750-plus locations.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 5, 2024

Dollar Tree CEO steps down

Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spinoff or sale of its Family Dollar banner.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 5, 2024

Skin care brand Dieux names CEO

Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 5, 2024

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024

About 200K veterans leave the military each year. Here’s why some choose retail careers.

Retail careers have much in common with the military, including striving for excellence in a people-led environment and tapping into teamwork to make it happen.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 5, 2024

Vitamin Shoppe owner files for bankruptcy

Franchise Group, which also runs Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, will shut down American Freight starting this week.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2024

True Religion to open 3 new stores in November

The brand is opening locations in New York, Texas and Illinois — markets where it has seen increased shopping on its website. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2024

Casper finds new owners through Carpenter Co. deal

The brand, which was acquired in 2022 by Durational Capital Management, has become a subsidiary of the polyurethane foams manufacturer.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2024