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JLL finds signs of rebound in New York City retail real estate
But some submarkets are doing better than others when it comes to asking rents and availability.
By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2024 -
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Battling shrink and theft across the globe
Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.
By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2024 -
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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.
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Uniqlo to open first stores in Texas, expand in California
The upcoming openings will build on Uniqlo's plan to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2024 -
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99 Cents Only to liquidate
The company’s small footprint left it unable to compete with larger rivals in a tough macroeconomic environment, according to industry experts.
By Nate Delesline III • April 5, 2024 -
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GameStop COO is out
Nir Patel arrived about two years ago from Belk, where he had been CEO for less than a year. The struggling gaming retailer won’t replace him.
By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2024 -
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Online rug retailer Ernesta opens first brick-and-mortar store
The brand started by Peloton co-founders John Foley, Hisao Kushi and Yony Feng has turned to New York's Upper East Side for its showroom.
By Suzette Parmley • April 5, 2024 -
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Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks
Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2024 -
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The Citizenry opens outpost in Interior Define store
The tie-up between the two Havenly-owned brands allows The Citizenry to expand its physical presence after opening a flagship in New York City.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Puma plots design space in LA, Bank of America downgrades Figs
The athletics brand said the studio will open in 2025, while spending pullbacks contributed to the scrubs brand’s recent negative rating.
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FullBeauty Brands acquires plus marketplace Dia & Co.
Within the past year the company also purchased Eloquii and Cuup, expanding its portfolio of plus and size-inclusive labels.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 4, 2024 -
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Shoes for Crews files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The non-slip shoe company secured $30 million in debtor-in-possession financing and intends to sell the business.
By Nate Delesline III • April 4, 2024 -
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Bark adds 2 pet industry veterans to C-suite
New chief revenue and chief marketing officers join with experience from pet brands Outward Hound and JustFoodForDogs.
By Suzette Parmley • April 4, 2024 -
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Amazon’s AWS unit cutting hundreds of jobs related to store technology
The e-commerce giant earlier said it was scaling back its Just Walk Out technology, including dropping it from Amazon Fresh locations in the U.S.
By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2024 -
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Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
The retailer is building a “highly automated,” 2 million-square-foot facility to support its growing store footprint.
By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2024 -
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Amazon removes ‘Just Walk Out’ tech from US Amazon Fresh stores
Dash Carts, which also allow shoppers to avoid checkout, will roll out instead at those locations, while the older tech is limited to Amazon Go and some smaller U.K. stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 3, 2024 -
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L’Occitane sells Grown Alchemist 2 years after acquiring the brand
André Hoffmann, L’Occitane Group’s former CEO and vice chairman, has bought a controlling majority stake in the skin care brand for 28 million euros.
By Caroline Jansen • April 3, 2024 -
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Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech
The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.
By Larry Avila • April 2, 2024 -
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Big Lots opens buying offices in China, Vietnam
The retailer said the initiative will create a stronger platform for overseas procurement and generate “significant” operational cost savings.
By Nate Delesline III • April 2, 2024 -
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Instant Pot, now a stand-alone company, appoints new leadership
Under different ownership after last year’s bankruptcy, the popular multicooker is no longer part of the appliance conglomerate that owns Pyrex and Corelle.
By Daphne Howland • April 2, 2024 -
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Tupperware flags accounting strains in late 10-K notice
The notice comes roughly five months after the brand said its former independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers declined to be re-appointed.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 2, 2024 -
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Boardriders to lay off more than 600 by the end of April
The cuts include C-suite execs and bring the total affected in California to nearly 700 since the company was acquired by Authentic Brands Group.
By Laurel Deppen • April 2, 2024 -
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Walmart announces second class of beauty accelerator program
The retailer is also investing in beauty in other ways, including bringing back a Beauty Glow Up savings event and expanding virtual try-on.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • April 1, 2024 -
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Mercari ends selling fees, debuts new returns policy
The no-fee structure became effective on all new listings earlier this week and will roll out to the rest of the site in the weeks to come.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 2024 -
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Despite last year’s declines, Torrid could grab more market share
The plus-size leader faces ongoing reluctance to spend on discretionary goods, but has inventory control and other strengths on its side.
By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Beyond partners with X as Miniso pops up in Times Square
The home retailer’s social media deal involves short- and long-form content. Meanwhile, Miniso’s store concept follows a successful flagship in New York.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 29, 2024
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