Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center

Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2023

Canada Goose taps new CFO, lowers full-year outlook

The luxury apparel brand saw direct-to-consumer revenue in Q2 increase 15% year over year as it focused more on the channel. 

By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2023

Explore the 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

Guitar Center names new CEO, CFO

Gabriel Dalporto is taking over the top spot from Ron Japinga, who had been CEO since 2016. The company also named a new board chairman.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 1, 2023

Unions file labor complaint over REI store layoffs

Workers at two stores also staged walkouts, saying the retailer should have consulted them on recent operational changes and job cuts.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2023

VF Corp. launches transformation program as some of its key brands falter

Vans remains a pain point for the apparel conglomerate and the company will appoint a new president for the brand as part of its refresh efforts.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 1, 2023

The Container Store doubles down on Custom Spaces business with new garage line

The company is building out its garage offering with Garage+ by Elfa and expanding design options through its Preston line.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 31, 2023

Serta Simmons CEO Charlie Eitel resigns after 3 months

Board chair Mark Genender will serve as interim CEO. Meanwhile, the search for a permanent CEO is ongoing.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 31, 2023

Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores

The big-box retailer will devote more than $9 billion over two years to modernize over 1,400 stores across the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2023

Simon Property Group reduces stake in Forever 21 operator Sparc

CEO David Simon said the mall REIT will continue to monetize its retailer holdings due to their volatility.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2023

Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations

Higher local in-stock levels paired with improved connectivity between facilities is driving speedier deliveries.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2023

Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products

Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 30, 2023

The Home Depot names new leaders for pro sales, stores

The company is deepening its focus on the pro segment as inflation continues to depress DIY discretionary spending.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 30, 2023

UK private equity firm in talks to acquire The Body Shop

Owner Natura & Co. months ago told shareholders it was looking for buyers for the struggling personal care brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2023

Corrugated box industry cuts a box’s greenhouse gas emissions in half

Corrugated boxes’ environmental impact substantially reduced, greenhouse gas emissions cut in half.

Oct. 30, 2023

On opens Miami store as it looks to expand brick-and-mortar presence

The Swiss athletics brand aims to increase the pace of owned store growth, planning to open 20 to 25 stores per year.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 27, 2023

Amazon sidesteps consumer woes with help from side businesses

Subscriptions, ads and third-party seller services outpaced growth in retail in Q3, and Prime Video will soon also be a money-maker.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2023

UPS to acquire Happy Returns from PayPal

The logistics giant expects to leverage the tech firm’s software and operations expertise as it pushes for a frictionless reverse logistics experience.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 27, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: ‘Ted Lasso’ teams with Barbie and Curry Brand signs its first signature athlete

Mattel announced a new collection based on the hit TV show, while Under Armour and Steph Curry brought on De’Aaron Fox as a brand ambassador.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2023

Solo Brands CFO to exit

Somer Webb will step down on Dec. 10 and be replaced in the interim by Andrea Tarbox as the company begins a search for a successor.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 26, 2023

Overstock plans to relaunch namesake website by the end of 2024

The company — which rebranded as Bed Bath & Beyond earlier this year — wants to sell clearance products through its old name.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 26, 2023

The Backroom: How the holidays are shaping up

With the first sales events of the season already come and gone, the team looks at the clues of how it will go this year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 26, 2023

Retail inventories are under control ahead of holidays: NRF CEO

Matthew Shay said inventory-to-sales ratios' return to pre-pandemic levels and his conversations with retail executives suggest the period of inflated stock levels are over.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2023

Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots

Amazon has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2023

Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — has agreed to a stalking horse bid from private equity firm Hildred Capital Management.

By Dani James • Oct. 24, 2023

Former Nike exec Trevor Edwards joins VF Corp.’s board

Edwards, once seen as stepping into the CEO role at the athletic gear powerhouse, left five years ago as questions swirled about its work culture.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2023