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To woo workers, Macy's boosts hourly pay to $15, introduces education benefits

The retailer is investing in efforts to attract and retain talent as it accelerates its Polaris growth strategy, which was delayed by the pandemic.

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 9, 2021

Global Brands to wind down

The company, which owns brands and makes products for others, has been facing severe liquidity shortages and strains from the pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2021

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How the payments landscape is changing

As the space rapidly shifts, the future is for anyone's taking. 

By Retail Dive staff

ThredUp ends styling box option as Q3 revenues soar

ThredUp is benefiting from its domestic sourcing and low pricing, and doesn't depend on the fourth quarter as much as other retailers, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2021

Crate and Barrel hires former Nike exec as new CTO

The specialty home retailer tapped Jason Booth as chief technology officer to spearhead digital innovation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2021

Pacsun opens first Pacsun Kids store

The retailer will open five additional locations in 2022, which will feature genderless clothing for children ages 4 to 14.

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 8, 2021

Retailers hail infrastructure deal as good news for the supply chain

After endless talk in Washington about the need to rebuild, the president will soon sign a trillion-dollar package with $550 billion in spending over five years.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2021

American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain

The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 8, 2021

Walgreens to sell Hims & Hers personal care products in store, online

Since going public this year, the telehealth company has added products to its assortment and expanded its distribution network with other retailers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2021

Is the fun ever coming back to holiday shopping?

The joy of the season wasn't as prevalent last year. With the continued threat of the pandemic and rise of e-commerce, it hasn't fully returned this year either.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 8, 2021

Tomorrow's most successful retailers will need to master agility and innovation, and next generation cloud is the way to do it

2020's events brought sweeping change to the entirety of the retail landscape. Retailers that had already invested in technologies to facilitate online shopping and fast, reliable delivery pulled far ahead of their less-prescient competitors. 

Nov. 8, 2021

Nearly 30% of consumers haven't paid off credit cards from last holiday season: report

Most shoppers are putting gifts on a credit card and in some cases using buy now, pay later services, NerdWallet found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021

Centric Brands, WHP Global team up to buy Joe's Jeans for more than $48M

Previous owner Sequential Brands Group has been dismantling its portfolio through the bankruptcy process.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2021

Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021

Wayfair's sales fall nearly 20% as consumers shift spending

The retailer benefited from selling online and in an in-demand category during the pandemic. But it may be at a disadvantage as shoppers return to stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2021

Francesca's launches Franki as stand-alone tween brand

The banner will launch its own website Nov. 15, run its own social media and open two pop-ups for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2021

Crocs, ThredUp partner on resale

Crocs' durable shoes are "perfectly built for a second life," as the brand is the latest to get into the resale game. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 4, 2021

Nike is on track to make $50 billion this year. How much is that, really?

The athletics brand is a standout in its space, but how much does it make compared to the broader retail industry? We help put Nike's revenue in perspective.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond launches online marketplace, partners with Kroger

The home goods retailer on Tuesday also said it will complete its stock buyback program by the end of this fiscal year, two years ahead of schedule.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 3, 2021

Serta taps leader of its Tuft & Needle unit as new CEO

Shelley Huff is set to take over the mattress specialist as it chases sales in a market reshaped by DTC brands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2021

Ikea expands resale program across 33 US stores for the holidays

Declaring its fall pilot a success, the retailer is taking it national and adding discounts on sustainable goods for the Black Friday weekend.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2021

Vuori doesn't need the $400M it just raised. How founder Joe Kudla approaches scale, profitably.

In a space where many brands are filing for IPOs with a history of losses, Kudla believes "profitability should be important."

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2021

Under Armour CEO: 'The majority of our transformational work' is done

CFO Dave Bergman also said the retailer in the third quarter saw its strongest top and bottom line results in its history.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2021

CBL exits bankruptcy, jettisons $1.7B in debt

The mall operator filed for Chapter 11 last fall as retail bankruptcies and unpaid rent during the pandemic's worst months took their toll. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2021

How Walmart is testing sustainable bags

The retailer is making progress on finding solutions to replace single-use plastic bags through several in-store pilots and initiatives.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2021

GameStop COO is out after 7 months on the job

Amazon veteran Jenna Owens came amid a broad leadership shuffle at the gaming retailer, which is trying to accelerate a transformation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 1, 2021