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Amazon Fresh breaks the 50-store mark
A flurry of new openings from the supermarket chain indicates Amazon believes it’s finally hit on a scalable approach for its grocery stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Salt Life retail stores to close in bankruptcy
The beach brand will pivot to a new business model focused on e-commerce and wholesale as liquidation sales at 28 stores begin.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Ollie’s opens Illinois distribution center, targeting westward expansion
Robotics and automation are slated to make the site much more efficient than existing ones, the company’s SVP of supply chain said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Kay Jewelers to revamp store fleet amid new brand positioning
In a bid to attract younger shoppers, the retailer is updating stores, adding a new product collection and focusing its branding on authentic relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Qurate names Bloomingdale’s veteran as chief merchandising officer for HSN
Rosalia Bucaro also spent more than a decade at Rue Gilt Groupe, most recently as its executive vice president of merchandising.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Tempur Sealy agrees to divest roughly 175 stores as FTC case looms
The mattress maker plans to sell its Sleep Outfitters subsidiary plus 73 of Mattress Firm’s 2,300 or so locations to Mattress Warehouse.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveNo, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Perfect Moment to open first store in SoHo
The brand, known for its high-end ski apparel, will open in New York City next month to feature its autumn-winter 2024 womenswear collection.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.
The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.
By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ShipAccelHow medium and large e-commerce businesses can ensure consistency and efficiency in shipping
The right partner can help make shipping efforts more streamlined, consistent and cost-effective.
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Amazon increases hourly pay by $1.50, adds free Prime membership for thousands of workers
With this move, the e-commerce giant’s average hourly pay tops $22, below the industry average and what many of its employees demand.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store
Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Brilliant Earth expands footprint with 2 Boston-area stores
The DTC jewelry brand has opened a new location in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and is planning another in Boston’s Seaport district in November.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges
Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Target names PepsiCo executive Jim Lee CFO
He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Ipsy names CEO
Galen Smith spent six years as Redbox Entertainment’s CEO and brings over two decades of membership-based business model experience.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid lender opposition
The iconic housewares brand, famous for its direct-sales parties, has been slow to adapt to e-commerce and omnichannel retail.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club bumps starting wage to $16, accelerates increases for front-line workers
Employees’ average hourly rate will be around $19 — a figure that has increased nearly 30% in the past five years.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.
The mattress maker sought an increase in gross margin by diversifying its sourcing and simplifying its delivery operations.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Amazon trims California warehouse footprint
The e-commerce giant is closing facilities in Irvine and West Sacramento, impacting more than 300 employees.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Target wants to hire 100K people for the holidays
The retailer also teased a holiday assortment that's 50% larger than last year and includes "thousands" of low-cost items.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption
The administration plans to limit the type of goods that qualify for the exemption, targeting the likes of Shein and Temu.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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La-Z-Boy streamlines supply chain with Mexico consolidation
The furniture maker is moving some of its upholstery operations and plans to shutter a leased cut and sew facility.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions5 ways retail leaders are improving the customer and associate experience
Discover 5 ways top retailers improve the in-store experience for both customers and associates!
Sept. 16, 2024
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