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Amazon rolls out grocery subscription for Prime members, EBT customers
The new service, which has a monthly fee, offers free delivery on orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and grocers partnered with the e-tailer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2024 -
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Shoppers under 18 at this Target store must be accompanied by an adult
Young customers at a Columbia Heights shopping center in Washington, D.C., need the presence of an adult.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 23, 2024 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
From drones to smart fitting rooms, to cashless purchases to virtual meditation, how the consumer engages with retailers continue to evolve.
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Wayfair’s first large-format store to open next month
The location in Wilmette, Illinois, will span 150,000 square feet — about 10 times the size of its other stores — and feature an on-site restaurant.
By Caroline Jansen • April 23, 2024 -
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Big Lots uses headquarters mortgage to secure new financing
The retailer increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million and immediately drew down $50 million under the new loan.
By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024 -
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FTC sues to block Tapestry’s $8.5B acquisition of Capri Holdings
The commission says the deal would prevent competition and give Tapestry a dominant share of the “accessible luxury” handbag market.
By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2024 -
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Figs recycled over 40K healthcare professional’s scrubs in trade-in program
The “Scrubs That Don’t Suck” campaign launched April 1 and ends on Earth Day as the brand hit its participation goal.
By Suzette Parmley • April 22, 2024 -
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Express files Chapter 11, plans to close over 100 stores
All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.
By Nate Delesline III • April 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nike
Second phase of Nike layoffs to hit Oregon headquarters this summer
After the job cuts, effective June 28, about 740 employees will have been impacted in the retailer’s home state.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lowe's
Lowe’s taps DoorDash for on-demand deliveries
Products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app and the move is a way to “reach new DIY customers,” the home improvement retailer said.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 22, 2024 -
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Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report
A year-long investigation by nonprofit Earthsight found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SheerIDHow retailers can craft compelling offers for Gen Z
Retailers over-index on choosing the right channel to reach Gen Z instead of focusing on the right offer to get their attention, writes Sai Koppala of SheerID.
By Sai Koppala • April 22, 2024 -
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Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy
The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.
By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2024 -
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Kizik opens first pop-up store in NYC as part of brick-and-mortar push
The hands-free footwear brand is expanding its physical presence, with plans to land in 500 wholesale doors and open six stores by the end of the year.
By Suzette Parmley • April 19, 2024 -
Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast president resigns
Cynthia Williams, who has been in the position for two years, will exit the company on April 26.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Peloton Interactive
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Peloton drops free membership as Asos revenue falls over 18%
The struggling home exercise brand quietly removed the free option, while the fast-fashion retailer saw sales plunge in the first half of the year.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 19, 2024 -
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Eyebuydirect opens first physical location
The online eyewear company opened a 140-square-foot kiosk at The Shops at Mission Viejo in Orange County, California.
By Howard Ruben • April 19, 2024 -
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Nordstrom family may try again to take the company private
The Nordstrom brothers, who are the retailer’s top executives, notified the board of their interest, and a special committee has been formed.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2024 -
Dollar Tree poised to gain most as 99 Cents Only disappears
Despite the bankrupt discounter’s small footprint, its store closures offer a meaningful opportunity for rivals to grab share, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2024 -
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Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers
The plan comes a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores.
By Peyton Bigora • April 18, 2024 -
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Michaels lowers prices on over 5K products
The arts and crafts retailer has dropped prices to 2019 levels or lower, as it aims to help customers “stretch their dollar,” according to the CEO.
By Kaarin Vembar • April 18, 2024 -
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Levi’s reopens Bangkok store as it eyes growth in the region
The location, which features one of the brand’s tailoring shops, is part of a broader DTC strategy to grow its fleet of owned and operated stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 18, 2024 -
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Walmart brings autonomous forklifts to 4 distribution centers
The Fox Robotics technology is deploying in Florida, Texas, New York and Alabama after a 16-month pilot.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 17, 2024 -
Under Armour’s chief people and administrative officer to step down
Tchernavia Rocker is leaving the company on June 1 for “personal reasons,” the company said.
By Nate Delesline III • April 17, 2024 -
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Adidas raises guidance for the year as Yeezy leftovers keep on giving
But the sneaker giant is building momentum beyond the now-discontinued sub-brand, and CEO Bjørn Gulden’s turnaround seems to be taking hold.
By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods, SidelineSwap expand resale partnership
The companies will hold over 300 used sports gear trade-in events at select Dick’s locations throughout the year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 17, 2024
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