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Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech
Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Another rough year for department stores
The segment is undergoing a quiet shakeup in 2024, with major players pursuing varying degrees of change to their operations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe state of small business
Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations.
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How Hugo Boss, Prada provide bespoke service with payments
These retailers have focused on innovative ways to create tailored services that align with their overall luxury shopping experience.
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4 retailer must-haves for a successful 2024 holiday season
Expect a more competitive holiday shopping season as discerning buyers will shop in a limited timeframe.
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AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list
One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Belk unveils fresh board of directors and Finish Line to disappear
The regional department store has a new board while the athletics brand’s stores are being rebannered as JD locations.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Top retail conferences in 2025
Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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