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Wayfair lays off 1,650 employees in latest restructuring
The job cuts, the third round in about 18 months, affect 13% of its global workforce and 19% of its corporate team.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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The Honey Pot to be acquired
Through an acquisition with Compass Diversified, the feminine care brand plans to expand into other product categories.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive
From tariff challenges to DEI pressure, the industry is navigating a number of headwinds in 2025.
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The Weekly Closeout: GameStop ditches NFTs while Burt’s Bees teams with Hidden Valley Ranch
The gaming retailer shuts its NFT marketplace due to regulatory uncertainty, as the beauty brand debuts flavored lip balm for “wing eating season.”
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Ikea to expand plan-and-order stores
The locations, which also serve as pick-up points for online orders, come as the retailer invests billions into its physical store fleet.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Macy’s to cut 3.5% of its workforce, close 5 mall anchors
The moves come as Tony Spring prepares to take the reins from CEO Jeff Gennette, who said a year ago that store closures were mostly complete.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Stitch Fix ends full-time work for stylists, lays off some leads
The apparel box retailer has kept a tight grip on expenses, but its sales and customer base continue to shrink.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Target names Michael Fiddelke chief operating officer
The retailer also shuffled its merchandising team, splitting up responsibility for discretionary categories and essentials.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain
The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Hello Bello names new CEO
Will Righeimer will lead the Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard-founded baby brand after it was bought out of bankruptcy last month.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Retailers hone in on improving the checkout experience
Leaders from Wayfair and SSENSE discussed how they are spearheading good CX by emphasizing a smooth digital checkout at NRF 2024.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Pottery Barn Brands CEO to retire
Marta Benson will exit in April, and two longtime Williams-Sonoma executives are slated to take over her responsibilities.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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LA Clippers exec jumps to Gap Inc.
Eric Chan is now Gap Inc.’s strategy chief, while former Mattel Chief People Officer Amy Thompson will take that job at the apparel company next week.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Casper unveils new store concept in California
An existing Costa Mesa location underwent a refresh to highlight the brand’s top focus points: cooling, support and comfort.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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The Vitamin Shoppe, Camping World among retailers added to Doordash
The fitness and wellness companies are part of a network of more than 100,000 non-restaurant stores across its Marketplace and Drive platforms.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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What it takes to build a private label
Hint: It's more than poaching from Target’s slam-dunk owned brands operation.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FacteusRetail’s new crystal ball: how transaction data gives you a competitive edge
The key to seeing where retail is headed — and how your business should adjust — lies in customer transaction data.
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Sponsored by Bunzl5 ways to make your new store opening more efficient
How can you avoid delays and open new stores faster? We have five tips to reduce waste and streamline your next store opening.
Jan. 16, 2024 -
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All Showfields stores close
The company, now in bankruptcy, has showcased DTC brands, which until recently have largely avoided wholesale partnerships or physical retail.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Under Armour taps new chief product officer, head of Americas
Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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CVS to close some pharmacies inside Target stores
As part of its realignment strategy, the pharmacy chain said it wants to reduce its store and pharmacy density.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Amazon and LeBron James partners with Fanatics
The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities
Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Authentic buys Sperry from Wolverine for $70M
Aldo Group will handle the struggling boat shoe brand’s North American wholesale and retail operations as well as design, production and global distribution.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club to bring AI-based receipt verification to all stores
The technology will eliminate the need for receipt checkers, freeing up associates to spend time with customers.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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REI plans a dozen new stores in coming months
The outdoor retailer will open 10 this year and already has plans for two more in 2025 as well.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2024
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