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RILA lays out climate priorities for retailers
The trade group is looking for ways to collaborate with policymakers on the environment as both companies and consumers scrutinize impacts.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 21, 2021 -
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Nearly a third of small retailers still can't pay their rent
More than half of minority-owned small businesses couldn't cover April rent, but these are improvements from March's highs, referral network Alignable found.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2021 -
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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.
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Kohl's Tommy Hilfiger partnership is another blow to Macy's, malls
The retailer has amassed an impressive roster of brands that are otherwise fleeing department stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2021 -
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Lululemon to launch resale program for 'like new' products
The initiative will start in just two markets, California and Texas, and comes about a week after Nike launched its footwear refurbishment program.
By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2021 -
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OpinionRetailers: It's time to move beyond outdated business models
Pay attention to these five areas as you plan for the future, writes Kaufman Rossin's N.K. "Trip" Tripathy.
By N.K. "Trip" Tripathy • April 20, 2021 -
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Athleta to move into Canada
Gap Inc.'s activewear company is moving into the home turf of perhaps its most formidable rival, Lululemon.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2021 -
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Camping World brings on Ulta, Walmart vets
The retailer hired Elizabeth Garry and Jessica Wegner to focus on omnichannel growth and manage customer acquisition and retention, respectively.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2021 -
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Game over for GameStop CEO
As gaming shifts to streaming, George Sherman's exit after two years as chief executive continues a leadership shakeup at the beleaguered retailer.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2021 -
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Don't make it free, don't make it easy: How retailers can support sustainable returns
Consumers returned $428 billion in merchandise last year. Retailers need to change systems for the sake of the environment and the bottom line.
By Kaarin Moore • April 19, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise
The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 16, 2021 -
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Tapestry sticking with Coach CEO
Todd Kahn took the role on an interim basis amid last year's leadership turmoil and, with 13 years at the company, represents stability.
By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2021 -
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Closures, banner divestitures send Bed Bath & Beyond net sales down 16% in Q4
But COO John Hartmann tells Retail Dive he remains confident in the strides the retailer has made in its three-year transformation plan.
By Caroline Jansen • April 15, 2021 -
GreyOrange, Tompkins Robotics team up on 'zero walk' fulfillment
As retail companies try to keep up with rising e-commerce sales and increased operations, many are investing heavily in automation.
By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2021 -
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Target tests new method to deliver packages faster
The retailer is running trials on its Shipt delivery capabilities in its recently opened Minneapolis sortation center.
By Maria Monteros • April 15, 2021 -
Amazon's Jeff Bezos: 'We need a better vision for our employees' success'
In his final letter to shareholders as chief, the executive acknowledged a recent unionization effort and outlined a broad vision for creating value.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 15, 2021 -
OpinionThe shift to the suburbs predates COVID-19. Did retailers miss the signs?
As suburban populations grew over the past decade, retailers consistently ignored the trend in favor of cities, writes Euromonitor International's Bob Hoyler.
By Bob Hoyler • April 15, 2021 -
More retailer mobile apps offer PayPal than Apple Pay: report
Incognia's study also found that Sephora, Lowe's and Home Depot had the lowest in-app checkout friction for delivery purchases.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 15, 2021 -
Macy’s Backstage opening 45 shop-in-shops
Betting big on off-price, the department store will operate 10 more spaces than originally planned, along with more freestanding stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2021 -
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Kohl's shakes up board, pacifying activists
Two board members, including the chairman, will depart, while three new independent directors will join at the retailer's upcoming annual meeting.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2021 -
Dollar General to hire 20K new employees across its business
As the discounter expands its footprint and offering, it's looking to add staffers for its stores, warehouses, trucks and customer support center.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 14, 2021 -
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REI pushes on climate neutrality, doubles used gear sales in 2020
Far from shaking its foundations, the pandemic led the retailer to double down on environmental causes, including launching an activism platform.
By Cara Salpini • April 14, 2021 -
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Stitch Fix founder to step down as chief executive
Former Bain partner Elizabeth Spaulding, who arrived early last year, will replace Katrina Lake, who will move on to lead the board.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2021 -
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How 5 companies are tackling issues with sustainable packaging this year
From changing how products are shipped to what containers they're sold in and the product packaging itself, here's how retailers are tackling a myriad of issues.
By Cara Salpini • April 14, 2021 -
Bob Eddy named CEO at BJ's
Eddy has been filling the position following the untimely death of Lee Delaney earlier this month.
By Jeff Wells • Updated April 20, 2021 -
"Anthropologie store Americana at Brand shopping mall in Glendale, California" by Minnaert, Wikimedia Commons is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Urban Outfitters taps Nordstrom vet to lead Anthropologie
The brand has underperformed namesake Urban Outfitters and Free People, and analysts expect new chief Tricia Smith to make significant changes.
By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021
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