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Poshmark slashes seller fees
The move comes a few months after rival resale marketplace Mercari cut fees entirely, eliminating a major source of seller frustration.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after the strike disrupted East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive
From tariff challenges to DEI pressure, the industry is navigating a number of headwinds in 2025.
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Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again
For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail's busiest quarter.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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As Levi’s pivots to DTC, Dockers may be sold
CEO Michelle Gass said the khakis business “has underperformed for some time” and the company wants to focus on its denim and Beyond Yoga brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Genesco taps Tupperware vet as CFO
Sandra Harris will oversee the company’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, procurement and tax functions.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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The North Face expands secondhand program
The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in stores in exchange for credit.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Patagonia lays off 41 following corporate restructuring
CEO Ryan Gellert said “some parts of our company need to be shaped differently” to position the business for the future.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Fear of God, Pacsun veteran to lead Everlane
Alfred Chang will take over as chief executive nearly a year after Andrea O’Donnell left the post to join footwear retailer Designer Brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Nike CFO notes that ‘a comeback at this scale takes time’ as revenue falls 10%
With a new CEO set to take over, the sportswear giant pulled its guidance for the year and stressed the actions it’s already taking to reset the business.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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J.C. Penney names consulting chief marketing officer to bolster turnaround plan
Veteran marketer Marisa Thalberg describes the 122-year-old retailer as “ripe for brand reinvigoration.”
By Peter Adams • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Estée Lauder shuffles North America leadership
Group President Mark Loomis will retire, with Tara Simon and Amber English succeeding him in the region as president and president of digital and online, respectively.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Circle K adds e-commerce tools to 800 franchised stores
Lula Commerce also named a new president and chief revenue officer as demand for c-store delivery grows.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top retail conferences in 2025
Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 24, 2025 -
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PetSmart CEO steps down to lead Signet Jewelers
J.K. Symancyk left the pet retailer on Monday, and was announced as the chief executive of Signet on Tuesday.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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CVS to lay off 2,900 employees amid reports of strategic review
CVS is cutting 1% of its workforce as the healthcare behemoth pursues a massive cost-cutting plan — including a potential breakup of its businesses, according to reports.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works expands fabric care collection to all US stores
The collection features laundry detergent and scent boosters, and the company hinted at further home fragrance products in the future.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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LVMH sells Off-White to Bluestar Alliance
The New York-based brand management company said the acquisition allows it to build on the legacy of label founder Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Here’s how retailers are staffing up for the 2024 holiday season
With e-commerce expected to surge once again, extra fulfillment center workers are just as critical as store staff for many.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Hobby Lobby to raise starting pay to $19.25 per hour
The arts and crafts retailer has continued opening stores despite inflation's effects on consumer discretionary spending.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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5 of the biggest CEO moves to hit retail this year
From longtime company veteran departures to executives switching sectors, here’s a look at some of the retailers that have shuffled the top spot in 2024.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery
Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation
The big-box retailer lowered the cost of its store brand items as high food prices become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: L’Occitane CEO departs and Crocs partners with Squishmallows
The beauty retailer created an office of the CEO to lead in the interim, while the footwear collab features three shoe designs and several Jibbitz charms.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works cuts executive role to streamline organization
Julie Rosen, whose experience includes Ann Taylor and Gap Inc., arrived at the consumer goods retailer in 2020 as president of retail.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2024
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