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  • Self-checkout machines at a grocery store.
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    Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?

    The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.

    By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 26, 2024
  • An Instant Pot digital cooker with the control panel illuminated on a white background
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    Bankruptcy court OKs Instant Brands restructuring plan

    The company, which has a brand portfolio that includes Corelle and Pyrex, expects to exit Chapter 11 this month.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 23, 2024
  • Trendline

    Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

    Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    The Weekly Closeout: Mattel taps new head of dolls and will VF Corp sell one of its biggest brands?

    Krista Berger is the new senior vice president of Barbie and will lead the dolls division at the toy company. Meanwhile, the apparel conglomerate is reviewing its brand assets. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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    Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong

    The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024
  • Walmart storefront sign.
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    Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early

    The retailer’s vendors have already reported fulfilling Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.  

    By Feb. 23, 2024
  • Lululemon storefront.
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    Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product

    The retailer partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a “milestone” in textile recycling.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2024
  • From left, The Citizenry co-founders Carly Nance and Rachel Bentley, and Havenly CEO Lee Mayer
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    Havenly to acquire The Citizenry

    The deal marks the third acquisition in two years for Havenly, which also bought Interior Define and The Inside.

    By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024
  • Four different branded boxes for shipping via e-commerce without additional Amazon packaging.
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    Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers

    Testing for Ships in Product Packaging compatibility often involves “a series of drops and vibrations,” a packaging innovation team leader said. Sellers can expect fee discounts for program participation.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2024
  • Close-up of a stack of folded blue clean bedding on the table with a blurred background.
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    Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman

    Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024
  • Timberland storefront
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    S&P Global Ratings downgrades VF Corp, expects sale of at least one major brand

    Declines at VF’s top four labels will likely continue amid weakness in wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales — and not just at Vans.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • A person slices a Meati Crispy Cutlet on a white cutting board that sits on a coral-colored counter.
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    Meati Foods shuffles C-suite amid layoffs

    Recently appointed CFO Phil Graves will take over as CEO as the company reduces its workforce by 13%.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 21, 2024
  • Zero sugar, no sugar written out
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    Zevia taps new CFO amid growth push

    The CFO swap comes as Zevia fights to bolster growth amid financial challenges and competitive demand for healthier beverages.

    By Grace Noto • Feb. 21, 2024
  • A red sign with a white logo and the words "under armour" in white capital letters hangs from an iron post.
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    Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall

    The sportswear brand finally posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • Buy now, pay later
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    BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers

    About 60% of that group used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared with just over 20% of more stable consumers, the New York Fed said.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 21, 2024
  • A Bed Bath & Beyond sign on a brick facade with clear blue sky
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    Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock name new CEOs

    The company has tapped an insider and a newcomer to lead its home-focused e-tail businesses.

    By Nate Delesline III • Updated Feb. 20, 2024
  • A L'Oreal poster is displayed during the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival at Potsdamer Platz on February 12, 2015 in Berlin, Germany.
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    L’Oréal leans into AI with data in mind

    “AI now transcends many of the things we do,” CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said during the beauty company’s earnings call. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 20, 2024
  • At the main entrance to Macy's in New York, a gilded clock and the original "R.H. Macy & Co." sign sit above the modern logo.
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    Macy’s faces proxy fight after rejecting takeover bid

    Will investors be tempted by the idea of capitalizing on the department store's real estate holdings?

    By Feb. 20, 2024
  • Tags on Hanes men's sleepwear items.
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    HanesBrands to lay off nearly 160 employees in North Carolina distribution center

    The apparel company plans to repurpose the facility as it streamlines operations.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 20, 2024
  • Crocs reaches ‘record’ annual revenue of nearly $4B

    The company said it’s in the early days of implementing a retail strategy for its Heydude brand and plans to open 30 outlet locations this year.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 16, 2024
  • A Nike storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California.
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    Nike to lay off more than 1,600 employees

    On the heels of a cost-savings plan announced in December, the activewear giant confirmed it plans to cut about 2% of its total workforce.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
  • A Skechers retail store.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Skechers aims for 10K stores and Jeff Bezos sells $4B in Amazon stock

    The footwear retailer is halfway to its store opening goal, while the Amazon founder sold billions of shares this week. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 16, 2024
  • A Rite Aid distribution center located in Woodland, California.
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    Rite Aid to lay off employees as it transitions California warehouse operations

    The drugstore chain will close its Woodland distribution center and shift work to its facility in Lancaster, the company told sister publication Supply Chain Dive.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2024
  • Home essentials.
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    Target adds low-price private label brand

    Dealworthy includes everyday basics and expands the retailer’s assortment of items that cost less than $1.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 15, 2024
  • Funko Pop! bobble-heads are displayed on shelves
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    Funko president resigns

    Andrew Perlmutter once also served as the company’s CEO. His last day is March 31. 

    By Feb. 15, 2024
  • Walmart International chief financial officers, led by Walmart Inc. CFO John David Rainey, at the podium, ring the NYSE opening bell.
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    4 ways Walmart is working to enhance its growth momentum

    Since the start of the year, the company dropped news regarding employee retention, compensation, store revamps and consumer-facing tech initiatives.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 15, 2024