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  • Nike's Nike Refurbished program
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    Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions

    The company added 1,000 robots to sort and pack products, helping triple its order capacity over the past two holiday seasons, COO Andrew Campion said.

    By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022
  • Wilson New York flagship
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    ‘We’re probably late to the game:’ Wilson exec on the brand’s New York flagship and DTC strategy

    Gordon Devin, president of Wilson Sportswear, discusses the sports brand's recent pivot to DTC and what it's planning for future store locations.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Inside retail supply chains

    Companies look to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Victoria's Secret will sell stake in China business for $45M

    Hong Kong-based lingerie maker Regina Miracle, a longtime supplier, is buying a 49% stake and will run the brand's stores and website there.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Parachute hires Gap vet as first chief merchandising officer

    The DTC bedding brand has been working to fill out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans as it looks to accelerate growth.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
  • Rendering of Amazon Go store in Mill Creek, Washington
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    Amazon Go convenience stores are headed to suburbia

    The retail concept is a way to reach on-the-go shoppers outside of the downtown locations where existing Amazon Go stores are located.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2022
  • Self-checkout area Safeway store at 415 14th Street, SE, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 11, 2020. Store opened Aug. 12, 2020.
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    Automation beckons retailers as labor challenges endure

    Technologies like self-checkout and ordering kiosks are offering relief to grocers unable to hire enough workers to handle essential functions.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2022
  • The arms of a person wearing a striped shirt can be seen taking an envelope out of a box filled with clothes.
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    Stitch Fix taps Visa exec as CTO

    Sachin Dhawan fills a post left vacant since 2020, when Cathy Polinsky left the apparel e-retailer.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
  • A Sears store going out of business in 2020
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    Sears gets smaller with Florida store closure

    Kmart and Sears department stores are an endangered species, with just a few of each remaining — and the count is getting smaller all the time.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
  • A Sephora at Kohl's location
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    Kohl's acknowledges takeover interest

    The department store, under pressure from activist investors, reportedly received offers from firms including Sycamore Partners and Acacia Research.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    The $500M Question: Under Armour COO Colin Browne

    How to spend half a billion dollars in hypothetical money? The athletic brand's operations chief would double down on the circular supply chain. 

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
  • 7-Eleven launches 7Now Gold Pass.
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    7-Eleven introduces subscription delivery service

    For $5.95 a month, shoppers can get items delivered by the convenience store in about 30 minutes.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    BH Cosmetics files under Chapter 11

    The indie brand has succumbed to challenges brought on by the pandemic, despite high-profile partnerships last year with Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat.

    By • Jan. 21, 2022
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    Aerosoles footwear brand to be acquired by American Exchange

    The shoe seller survived a bankruptcy in 2017 and is set to become its own division under its new parent, which both licenses and owns brands. 

    By • Jan. 21, 2022
  • Hims & Hers launches at Walmart.
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    Hims & Hers to sell hair care products at Walmart

    The company already sells hair loss products through The Vitamin Shoppe and has expanded its retail partners and assortment in recent months.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2022
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    How Walmart GoLocal plans to stand out among delivery businesses

    General Manager Harsit Patel says the white-label service could be just the start for wider supply chain offerings.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 21, 2022
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    The story of Toys R Us' bankruptcy is still unfolding, and it still matters

    In ongoing litigation, former suppliers to the retailer allege its leaders should never have signed on to bankruptcy financing that triggered its liquidation. 

    By • Jan. 20, 2022
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    Amazon opens first fashion retail store

    Amazon Style is now open in Glendale, California, and brings tech and personalization to the forefront of its shopping experience.

    By • Updated May 25, 2022
  • Bonobos storefront
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    Bonobos CEO exits after 5 years at the company

    Micky Onvural is leaving the company to assume the role of chief marketing and communications officer at financial services firm TIAA, effective Monday.

    By Maria Monteros • Jan. 20, 2022
  • The Bay debuts a holiday pop up shop.
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    The Bay names Alexander Meyer chief customer officer

    Meyer will manage marketing and creative, communication, loyalty initiatives and brand strategy at both The Bay and its offline counterpart Hudson's Bay.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 20, 2022
  • Escada storefront, Chadstone
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    Women's fashion retailer Escada America files for bankruptcy

    After lawsuits from landlords and ongoing pandemic disruption, the company is trying to close some stores to preserve operations.

    By • Jan. 19, 2022
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    Forever 21 turns to retail veteran Winnie Park as CEO

    Park has left her post as Paper Source chief executive to take over a job that's been vacant since Daniel Kulle's abrupt departure a few months ago.

    By • Jan. 19, 2022
  • A Neiman Marcus department store, surrounded by trees.
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    Neiman Marcus names new supply chain and technology chiefs

    The department store retailer has been sorting out its finances, digital operations and executive leadership over the past few years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2022
  • Walmart transforms stores to focus on digital.
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    Walmart signals metaverse plans with trademark applications around virtual goods, NFTs

    While plenty of companies are eyeing the tech, a potentially large push from the retailer could go a long way in spurring mainstream consumer adoption.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 19, 2022
  • Parade partners with TerraCycle on recycling program
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    Parade launches free recycling program in the US

    Through the initiative, consumers can send the DTC brand gently used underwear from any brand in exchange for a 20% credit.

    By Maria Monteros • Jan. 18, 2022
  • Kohl's storefront
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    Kohl's investor suggests company sale, sets stage for board fight

    An activist is pushing for more buybacks and asset sales, and alluded to a potential e-commerce spinoff, if not a sale of the entire company. 

    By • Jan. 18, 2022