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Amazon Fashion chief exits
Muge Erdirik Dogan has stepped down as head of Amazon Fashion and Fitness, with company veteran Jenny Freshwater taking over the role.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Gen Z brand Cider opens NYC pop-up
The store, located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, marks the first U.S. pop-up for the fast-fashion brand.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Thai Liang Lim via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow retailers are deploying in-store technology
Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.
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The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series
The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Walgreens lays off 5% of corporate workforce
The company's chief medical officer is also exiting — the latest in a C-suite overhaul that has seen the departure of its CEO, CFO and CIO this year.
By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Kohl’s opens downtown Milwaukee location
It is one of five new stores the retailer is planning on opening across the country this fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Timberland global brand president to step down
Susie Mulder is leaving the VF Corp.-owned brand after two and a half years.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide
The online services are now available to non-members through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023 -
At Home CEO Lee Bird to retire
The company veteran led the retailer through the pandemic to reach $2 billion in revenue.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Breaking down buy now, pay later
After its pandemic-era growth spurt, buy now, pay later has gone mainstream in consumer payments. But changing economic conditions are forcing the installment trend to evolve.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Walmart adds sensory-friendly hours to all stores
What started as a Saturday morning pilot during the back-to-school season has become a permanent daily feature across the retailer’s fleet.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near
The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Express targets international expansion
WHP Global, through its joint venture with Express, is bringing the brand to Indonesia and Paraguay and building up its presence in Central America.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Yeezy brings in $375M for Adidas in Q3, as overall net sales fall 6.4%
The company is undecided about how to handle remaining stock from a collaboration it nixed a year ago over problematic behavior from Ye.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Rite Aid wants to sell 92 more store leases in Chapter 11
The offering is in addition to 78 leases and 21 stores and land parcels that went up for sale in mid-October as the retailer restructures in bankruptcy.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Stitch Fix hires former Amazon Fashion exec
Tony Bacos is now the box retailer’s chief product and technology officer, a role he also held at the e-commerce giant’s apparel and accessories business.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2023 -
GNC opens flagship store in Pittsburgh
The new store is part of the brand’s strategy to redesign brick and mortar layouts for an enhanced shopper experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Crocs tightens inventory control, including in ‘gray market’ channels
The brand has stopped price matching with unauthorized sellers on Amazon and taken corrective action against a distributor diverting to the U.S. without permission.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Retail job cuts highest since October 2020: report
Among the industries reducing their workforce, retail ranks second behind technology, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 6, 2023 -
CEO of new Bed Bath & Beyond steps down
Jonathan Johnson, who led Overstock since 2019, is moving aside as the company transitions to a new corporate identity.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Beyond Meat slashes workforce as business model is under fire
The plant-based giant, which is laying off 19% of its non-production workforce, continues to face headwinds as consumers prioritize affordability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Figs opens first brick-and-mortar store
The DTC healthcare apparel brand opened an LA shop, announced plans for a second location in Philadelphia and raised its full-year outlook.
By Dani James • Nov. 3, 2023 -
"Nordstrom wing of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City" by Ben Schumin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0Column
The Weekly Closeout: Christy Sports overhauls its C-suite, Simon malls to close on Thanksgiving
The outdoor retailer named a number of top positions, including CEO, while the REIT will shut most of its doors on the holiday.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Amazon closing brick-and-mortar apparel stores
The closures involve just two locations, but represent a further retreat from non-grocery brick-and-mortar retail.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2023 -
CosRx acquired after Amorepacific takes controlling stake
The beauty brand will be integrated as a subsidiary of Amorepacific, which also houses brands like Laneige, Sulwhasoo and Innisfree.
By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Walmart on October 27, 2023
Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas
The 1.5-million square-foot facility will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2023