Tractor Supply looks to attract small business suppliers

In an effort to support local businesses, the retailer is opening applications to bring in suppliers in categories like lawn and garden and home decor.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023

Macy’s inventory churn holds steady in Q2

The retailer has focused on merchandise management as it works to maintain margins amid reduced consumer spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023

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Gen Z and millennials

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Ghost raises $30M to help brands, retailers move surplus inventory

The members-only B2B marketplace allows sellers to monetize their surplus inventory to vetted buyers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023

Bath & Body Works loyalty members now make up 75% of US sales

The program has ballooned to 38 million members in one year. The retailer also opened 30 new off-mall stores in Q2 as it looks for growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 23, 2023

Kohl’s Q2 profits plunge 60%

Tight cost control helped keep the department store in the black. But sales fell and customers remain under pressure.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2023

Lowe’s to give $100M in bonuses to frontline workers

The home improvement retailer is maintaining its full-year guidance after it beat earnings expectations.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 22, 2023

Macy’s swings to a loss in Q2 as consumer situation deteriorates

Credit card delinquencies took an $84 million bite out of revenue, but sales fell in stores and online as well.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2023

Dick’s cuts jobs as theft takes a bite out of profit

The athletics retailer rolled out a business optimization plan to streamline its cost structure, while executives called theft an “increasingly serious issue.”

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 22, 2023

Away lays off 22, including chief commercial officer

To better align with its growth strategy, the travel brand in May reduced its workforce, including CCO Laura Willensky.

By Dani James • Aug. 22, 2023

Retail leaders struggle to find budget for emerging tech goals, study finds

Industry leaders want broader adoption of emerging technologies, but concerns over cost and finding business value stand in their way.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2023

Lee, Wrangler parent taps new CFO

Kontoor Brands has named Joe Alkire to the finance post as CFO Rustin Welton retires. The company also recently reduced its global workforce.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 22, 2023

QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023

Amazon Shipping relaunches, offering sellers delivery on outside channels

The service can deliver goods in two to five business days for shipments within the contiguous U.S.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2023

Boxed acquired by MSG Distributors

The regional distributor of consumables and household products said it will work to continue serving Boxed’s customers, vendors and brands.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023

Reebok opens its first full-line store in Mexico

The brand is attempting a comeback since Adidas sold it at a major loss to Authentic Brands Group two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2023

Skechers signs Harry Kane, plans soccer debut

The footwear company will launch its first soccer cleat, the SKX_01, in the U.K. and Europe in September.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2023

Happy Socks appoints new CEO

Alexander Meyer comes to the company from The Bay, where he served as chief customer officer.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2023

Gaining store-level insights to help reduce energy use

Companies worldwide are establishing sustainability goals – typically focused on reducing energy consumption thus improving their carbon footprint.

Aug. 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer

The suit filed by a Target stockholder alleges that the retailer misled shareholders over the effect its ESG efforts would have on its performance.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023

Petco expands DoorDash partnership, enhances app

Over 10,000 of the retailer’s products for pets including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and birds are available on DoorDash Marketplace. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2023

Christmas Tree Shops to liquidate under Chapter 7

The retailer’s bankruptcy was converted from Chapter 11 this week, with the judge stepping in to prioritize paying store employee wages.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2023

Express plans layoffs, reverse stock split

The apparel retailer, which is cutting 150 jobs, said it continues to take action to improve long-term growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 18, 2023

Tapestry revenues decline in North America

Coach, Tapestry’s largest brand, was the highest performer during the quarter, and it showed a 3% sales increase to $1.2 billion.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 18, 2023

Walmart raises guidance after solid Q2

Consumers continue to rely on the retailer for essentials but its CEO sees opportunity to drive discretionary buys.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 17, 2023

RadioShack under new ownership again

Unicomer Group has taken over from Retail Ecommerce Ventures, which first acquired the retailer's IP in 2020.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2023