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Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’
A cultural moment all but forced employers to pivot to DEI in 2020. If the retailer's decision demonstrates anything, it is how far the pendulum has swung since then.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Why stores still spark joy around the holidays
Online shopping has surged over the years, but it’s hard to replicate the discovery — and fun — of going to stores.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Kohl’s names new CEO
The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over millions in fraudulent expense accounting
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Big Lots sold to private equity
An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management plans to acquire the retailer for $2.5 million in cash, debt payoff and some assumed liabilities.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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VF to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center
The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as the company faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M
Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Sweaty Betty opens first US stores
Two brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago and Washington, D.C., will serve as the brand’s first stand-alone stores in the country.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Stitch Fix adds stylist profiles, NRF and RILA respond to overtime rule block
The apparel box retailer is introducing customers to the brains behind its boxes while retail organizations express relief to a ruling on overtime pay.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Walmart makes convenience a priority as it grows e-commerce market share
Executives credited investments in delivery and pickup options for growing sales from households earning more than $100,000.
By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Crocs taps legendary shoe designer to lead creative innovation
Starting in December, Steven Smith will join the company to design in house for the Crocs and Heydude brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Beyond’s $40M investment in The Container Store may be off
The Container Store’s failure to reach a satisfactory agreement with lenders puts their deal at risk, both retailers warned this week.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.
By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Shoplifting on the rise this year, report shows
Two widely different sets of FBI data underscore the need for better information on theft, however, according to Council on Criminal Justice researchers. That includes better reporting from retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Lowe’s prepping for ‘what may be coming from the administration’ on tariffs
The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but that 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs
The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston
The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Take a look inside the new Barnes & Noble in Washington, D.C.
The bookseller is going through a growth spurt, with plans to open nearly 60 stores through the end of this year.
By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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REI changes policy to stop serial returners
The outdoor gear cooperative said other tactics to curb the misuse of its returns policy by a small number of members were ineffective.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Perigold plans more store openings in 2025
The retailer, which is part of Wayfair’s portfolio, will open a Houston location in the spring featuring furniture, decor, lighting, kitchen, bath and tile products.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Auction of struggling San Francisco Centre mall postponed
The property, previously anchored by a Nordstrom flagship that left last year and now more than $625 million in default, was set to be sold Thursday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Yeti, E.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs
Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.
By Max Garland • Nov. 18, 2024
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