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After Beyond Yoga suppliers stiffed workers, DOL recovers $1.1M in wages, damages
The U.S. Department of Labor’s settlement for 165 Los Angeles-based workers is the largest one to date for garment workers in the Golden State.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Walmart to expand drone delivery to 1.8M more Texas homes
The retailer is working with Wing and Zipline to reach up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's population.
By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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From tariff challenges to DEI pressure, the industry is navigating a number of headwinds in 2025.
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Citing ‘momentum’ in transformation, Tailored Brands will drop one of its chief executives
In 2021, Peter Sachse and Bob Hull began sharing the top job. In February, Sachse will be solo CEO and Hull will be board chair.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Rent the Runway to cut 10% of its corporate workforce, COO resigns
The designer rental service is launching a restructuring plan, which it says will result in $11 million to $13 million in annualized run rate cash savings.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Authentic CEO: Buying Forever 21 ‘biggest mistake I made’
Jamie Salter also says Shein makes “a lot more than $30 billion” and hinted that the brand licensing firm could go public in the next 18 months.
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Mango plans to open 500 new stores by 2026
The apparel brand, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will expand and launch stand-alone Mango Home locations.
By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Dollar General appoints new store operations leader
Steve Deckard will transition into an “expanded role” as Steve Sunderland prepares to depart from the retailer later this month.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Costco takes responsibility for workers’ decision to unionize
Last month's vote by employees in Norfolk, Virginia, reflects “a failure on our part,” the retailer’s outgoing and incoming CEOs said in a joint letter.
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Lululemon raises Q4 revenue outlook
The athletic apparel retailer credited the holiday season for helping to drive performance near the end of the year.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 8, 2024 -
New CEO at Solo Brands as Q4 sales disappoint
Former Vista Outdoor CEO Christopher Metz will replace John Merris later this month, as the company lowers guidance for the fiscal year.
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Chico’s CEO out as brands join Sycamore holding company
Molly Langenstein took over the top job four years ago amid slumping sales and a tumultuous period for the women’s apparel company.
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CVS interim CFO takes permanent seat
Thomas Cowhey is taking on the top finance job as the company looks to get back on track following a restructuring, layoffs and rising costs.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Amazon closes its last Fresh Pickup site
The shuttering of the second drive-up location marks the end of this concept for the retail giant as it proceeds with its grocery business revamp.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 8, 2024 -
7 retail trends to watch in 2024
From economic pressures weighing on consumers to relocating stores away from malls, here’s what’s on retailers’ minds heading into the new year.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Redefining retail frontline operations: How PetSmart continues to evolve employee engagement
Like many retailers where the majority of associates aren't at a computer, PetSmart evolved their internal communications channels to ensure they could reach all associates across stores, distribution centers (DCs) and home offices.
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Influencer Jaclyn Hill’s namesake beauty brand shuts down
Jaclyn Cosmetics was housed under Forma Brands, which filed for bankruptcy in early 2023.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 5, 2024 -
CVS Pharmacy introduces 2-tiered loyalty program
The drugstore retailer is offering a free tier and another that costs $5 per month, touting perks like discounts, same-day delivery and other incentives.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Chico’s joins Sycamore’s KnitWell Group
Last year the private equity firm announced it would acquire the apparel conglomerate for $1 billion.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2024 -
The Body Shop reaches all-vegan product formulations
All current products have been certified by The Vegan Society, a goal the company has pursued since setting the target in 2021.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Conair names new president, CEO and what’s the path forward for Nike?
Kristie Juster will take on both roles at the product company, while Nike could be rethinking its relationship with DTC.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Party City balloon supplier Anagram exits bankruptcy
In a deal with a group of investors, the balloon manufacturer will operate as an independent company and continue supplying Party City.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Walgreens slashes dividend as US retail drags in Q1
Traffic and sales at the company’s U.K. Boots locations benefit from strength in beauty, while in the U.S. it’s more focused on healthcare services.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Shiseido to acquire Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter, could accelerate Shiseido’s growth in the Americas.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Retailers took back $743B in returns last year, with $101B lost to fraud: NRF
E-commerce has led to more returns, which many retailers are working to mitigate, per a report from the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2024