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  • Toys R Us at WHSmith on Cheltenham High Street
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    Toys R Us sets sights on UK expansion

    Parent company WHP Global signed a long-term licensing deal with WHSmith as its exclusive shop-in-shop partner for the toy retailer in the United Kingdom. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2024
  • Female retail store worker assesses clothing rack using iPad
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    April 29, 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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    Joann to exit bankruptcy ‘in the coming days’ as reorganization plan gets court OK

    The craft retailer expects to cut $505 million in debt and emerge from bankruptcy as a privately held company.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 26, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores

    The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024
  • Rob Walton speaks to shareholders at the 2011 Walmart Shareholders Meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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    Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board

    The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.

    By April 26, 2024
  • A mobile phone displaying DoorDash and Walgreens.
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    Walgreens, DoorDash partner to offer SNAP card payments

    Thanks to the partnership, Walgreens will offer over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2024
  • Self-checkouts at a store.
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    Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores

    The retailer joins Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating its reliance on self-service and rethinking the checkout experience.

    By Kristen Doerer • April 26, 2024
  • A Hoka storefront in Los Angeles
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    Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace

    Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.

    By April 26, 2024
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    Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection

    The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.

    By April 25, 2024
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    Retail industry groups voice concerns over imminent overtime pay changes

    The National Retail Federation warned of harm to employers and employees alike, while the Retail Industry Leaders Association slammed a “legally dubious methodology to score political points.”

    By April 25, 2024
  • New stores, comps drive Tractor Supply’s Q1 sales to $3.4B

    The company is pressing forward with plans to open 80 stores and its 10th distribution center this year.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 25, 2024
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    Forever 21 unveils first bridal capsule collection

    The fast-fashion company is the most recent retailer to expand its product assortment into the wedding category. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 25, 2024
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    Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations

    Costs associated with inbound freight and warehousing costs dropped as the furniture company rolled out planning capabilities and simplified operations.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024
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    The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

    Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024
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    Hasbro focuses on ‘high-profit partnerships’ to drive recovery as sales fall 24%

    Excluding the sale of its eOne division, revenue was still down 9% in Q1, but the toy manufacturer swung to a profit.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 24, 2024
  • A Foot Locker storefront.
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    Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’

    Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.

    By April 24, 2024
  • Storefront of Abercrombie & Fitch in a mall. Store windows on the left and right have mannequins wearing long pants and shirts.
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    The turnaround of Abercrombie & Fitch is finally here

    S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the apparel retailer, not just on its better-than-expected 2023 performance but also its strong momentum.

    By April 24, 2024
  • Sign that says Dom's Kitchen and Market surrounded by Christmas trees and string lights.
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    Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations

    The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024
  • UK-based JD Sports to buy rival retailer Hibbett for $1.1B

    The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands and North American revenue of about $5.9 billion.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024
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    Amazon rolls out grocery subscription for Prime members, EBT customers

    The new service, which has a monthly fee, offers free delivery on orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and grocers partnered with the e-tailer.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2024
  • A red storefront entrance with a white dot-in-circle logo and an "order pickup" sign on the door. Trees and blue sky with white clouds on the right.
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    Shoppers under 18 at this Target store must be accompanied by an adult

    Young customers at a Columbia Heights shopping center in Washington, D.C., need the presence of an adult. 

    By April 23, 2024
  • Wayfair's Wilmette, Illinois, storefront.
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    Wayfair’s first large-format store to open next month

    The location in Wilmette, Illinois, will span 150,000 square feet — about 10 times the size of its other stores — and feature an on-site restaurant.

    By April 23, 2024
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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    Big Lots uses headquarters mortgage to secure new financing

    The retailer increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million and immediately drew down $50 million under the new loan.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024
  • A person walks past Coach bags in a window of Macy's store.
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    FTC sues to block Tapestry’s $8.5B acquisition of Capri Holdings

    The commission says the deal would prevent competition and give Tapestry a dominant share of the “accessible luxury” handbag market.

    By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2024
  • A person participating in Figs' in-person recycling pop-up
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    Figs recycled over 40K healthcare professional’s scrubs in trade-in program

    The “Scrubs That Don’t Suck” campaign launched April 1 and ends on Earth Day as the brand hit its participation goal.

    By April 22, 2024