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  • The interior of Beyond Yoga's Century City store.
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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
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    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
  • Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

    From tariff challenges to DEI pressure, the industry is navigating a number of headwinds in 2025.

    By Retail Dive staff
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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 Jan. 10, 2024
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    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
  • The mall entrance of a brightly light "Forever 21" store.
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    "Forever 21" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    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.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
  • A Mango storefront in New York City.
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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 Jan. 9, 2024
  • A Dollar General sign and brick storefront on a cloudy day with the company's signature black on yellow logo
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    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 storefront.
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    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.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 9, 2024
  • A white brick Lululemon storefront in WIlliamsburg, Virginia
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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
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    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.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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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.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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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
  • A man walks past an AmazonFresh Pickup location on June 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington
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    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
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    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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    Sponsored by Pointr

    Indoor maps and location: A leap forward for retail digital transformation

    Elevate the customer experience and boost profits at physical stores.

    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.

    Jan. 8, 2024
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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 Jan. 5, 2024
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    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
  • A small hanging store sign reads "Chico's."
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    Chico’s joins Sycamore’s KnitWell Group

    Last year the private equity firm announced it would acquire the apparel conglomerate for $1 billion.

    By Jan. 5, 2024
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    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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    Retrieved from Anagram website on November 09, 2023
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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
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    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 Jan. 4, 2024
  • Two people at a Dr. Dennis Gross counter in Nordstrom.
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    Monica Schipper via Getty Images
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    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 Jan. 3, 2024
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    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 Jan. 3, 2024