Operations: Page 50


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    Ipsy appoints new marketing chief

    Francine Li comes with experience from Netflix and Riot Games and joins the beauty company as it looks to “reinvigorate” its namesake brand.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Walmart goes bigger with new Neighborhood Markets

    Two new prototype stores include features that build on the retailer’s growing e-commerce business without hindering the in-store experience, the format’s chief executive said in an interview.

    By Peyton Bigora • May 23, 2024
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    Trendline

    How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

    Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Target Q1 sales drop 3%

    The retailer is losing ground in grocery and household items as customers shop for less elsewhere, according to analysts.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 22, 2024
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    After opening Mall of America location, Kizik plots first East Coast store

    As it works to build out its physical footprint, the hands-free footwear brand plans to open a store at the King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania on June 14.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Following acquisition, Rowing Blazers names new CEO

    Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.

    By Howard Ruben • May 22, 2024
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    Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits

    The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Pier 1, Stein Mart ownership changes hands

    The backers of Retail Ecommerce Ventures have acquired its IP portfolio, allowing it to avoid bankruptcy. Now they’re looking to expand.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Vineyard Vines opens at Disney Springs

    The lifestyle brand opened its 14th store minutes away from one of Florida’s top tourism destinations.

    By May 21, 2024
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    A glimpse into a future Macy’s

    The department store has provided financial metrics for the fleet of stores that will survive a massive downsizing over the next three years.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Party City to re-open 3 stores featuring new format

    The locations in Maryland, Florida and New Jersey have new design elements including a “balloon shopping experience” and “birthday worlds.” 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 21, 2024
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    Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race

    The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.

    By Max Garland • May 21, 2024
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    Bruce Nordstrom — grandson of the retailer’s founder and father of its top executives — dies at 90

    Under the leadership of his generation, the fashion department store went public, launched off-price Rack and expanded into a national retailer.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Target to cut prices on 5K items

    The initiative follows several recent moves by the retailer to appeal to value and price-sensitive consumers.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods employee connected to SEC insider trading charges

    A data analytics employee communicated nonpublic information about the company to Frank Poerio, who was charged with insider trading that netted over $800,000.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Amazon cuts global customer service staff by less than 1%

    The company said it reduced its global customer service team in an effort to shrink the distance between shoppers and customer service leaders.

    By Bryan Wassel • May 20, 2024
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    How quality communication can fix inefficiencies in your organization

    Streamline your communication to create a more collaborative and productive workplace.

    May 20, 2024
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    Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report

    Following allegations from human rights group Public Eye, the fast-fashion giant said it invests tens of millions of dollars into strengthening its supply chain governance and compliance.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 17, 2024
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    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester

    Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 17, 2024
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    At Home names former Petco, Party City exec CEO

    Brad Weston was previously the chief executive of Party City Holdings and spent a year in the top role at the pet retailer.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2024
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    Footwear brand On posts record quarterly sales with strong DTC growth

    The company has plans to open a second store in Paris and is hoping to have a “notable impact’’ at the Summer Olympics that begin in July.

    By May 16, 2024
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    Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B

    The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 16, 2024
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    Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction

    With founder Kevin Plank back at the helm, the retailer is overhauling its product strategy. The brand will cut back on promotions, reprioritize men’s and invest in innovation.

    By May 16, 2024
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    Uber takes on Instacart with expanded Costco partnership

    The club retailer is now available on Uber Eats in several unspecified locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan, with more to come.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Macy’s and J.C. Penney have two very different real estate strategies

    One has a downsizing plan that includes profitable stores. The other plans to keep — and possibly open — even low-volume stores. What’s going on?

    By May 16, 2024
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    Foxtrot files for bankruptcy

    The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting with Outfox’s board of directors late last month.

    By Brett Dworski • May 16, 2024