Academy Sports and Outdoors president exits after 6 months in role

Michael Mullican stepped down from the position to pursue other opportunities and Sam Johnson, current head of retail operations, will take over.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2023

Modere appoints CIO

Guy Thier brings over 25 years of experience to the lifestyle and wellness company.

By Dani James • Oct. 23, 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

Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

By Max Garland • Oct. 23, 2023

Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2023

What is a queue worth? Hershey is answering that question—and then designing it

Well-designed queues are beneficial to retailers and shoppers alike.

Oct. 23, 2023

Outerknown plots retail expansion

The lifestyle apparel brand is opening four stores over the coming months in California and Washington, D.C.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: REI to close on Black Friday, Claire’s releases Roblox experience merch

The outdoor retailer will also shutter on Thanksgiving as part of its Opt Outside campaign, while the accessories retailer is releasing physical merchandise based on its digital characters.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 20, 2023

HomeGoods to close online store

The off-price retailer is shutting its e-commerce site after two years. Impacted associates have been offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 20, 2023

Amazon asks court to dismiss FTC’s ‘dark patterns’ claims

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that consumers are tricked into joining or renewing Prime memberships, and have difficulty canceling.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2023

Amazon outlines push to ‘eliminate packaging altogether’

As the company looks to remove added packaging from more orders in 2024, its packaging innovation director explains how Amazon identifies products fit to ship in their own packaging and works with vendors on redesigns.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2023

Tattered Cover parent company files for Chapter 11

The independent book retailer is restructuring as it enters a critical holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 19, 2023

Costco names Ron Vachris as CEO

Vachris, a veteran company executive who currently serves as president and COO of the club retailer, will assume the top job from Craig Jelinek on Jan. 1.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2023

David’s Bridal promotes slate of company veterans in preparation for post-bankruptcy turnaround

The special-occasion apparel chain struggled after its previous Chapter 11 exit in 2018 as the pandemic roiled its business.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2023

American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

By the numbers: How retailers stack up on inventory

Going into Q3, many major players cleaned up their inventories after last year’s surge in stock levels, with benefits to margins. Not everyone fared equally, however.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand

Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.

By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 19, 2023

Drinkware brand Tervis appoints new CEO

Hosana Fieber takes on the position as Rogan Donelly — who is part of the family that owns the company — shifts to become executive chairman.

By Dani James • Oct. 18, 2023

Activist firm calls VF Corp. headquarters a ‘Death Star,’ demands $300M in cost cuts and a board shakeup

But some proposals floated by Engaged Capital are already in place under new CEO Bracken Darrell and could take time to bear fruit, Wedbush said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2023

After Dollar General’s CEO shuffle, supply chain shakeup could be next

The retailer’s incoming chief is targeting out-of-stocks, shrink and other inventory management issues after a year of choppy operating performance, analysts say.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2023

Tupperware appoints new CEO, shakes up board

The company filed its delayed 2022 annual report on Friday and tapped former Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman to take on the chief role.

By Dani James • Oct. 17, 2023

Target COO John Mulligan to retire

Mulligan will leave the position early next year. Laysha Ward, the company’s chief external engagement officer, is also leaving.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 17, 2023

Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer

Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2023

What holiday hiring efforts look like in 2023

As one of the latest to announce, Nordstrom said it plans to hire “thousands of employees” for store, supply chain and customer service roles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, names new CEO

The pharmacy retailer plans to use bankruptcy to shrink its store footprint and manage a nearly $4 billion debt load.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 16, 2023

REI cuts 275 employees in store operations overhaul

Those impacted are in the retailer’s “lead” role, which is being eliminated as the company revamps its store operating model.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 16, 2023