The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M

The accessories retailer opened a store in Mexico City, while the toy company, known for its plush stuffed animals, teamed up with H&M for a collection.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 8, 2023

Chewy names new CFO

The DTC pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2023

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Hundreds of new stores help push Dollar General sales up 2.4%

But the discount retailer is cutting back its expansion plans for next year as it aims to turn its business around.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2023

Apparel retailers dominate prime corridor leasing: report

Athleisure brands in particular are leading the way this year, with Lululemon and Vuori opening stores in popular shopping districts. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 7, 2023

Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2023

Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery

By reducing the share of online orders shipped from stores, the retailer's employees can focus more on customer-facing services, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023

Sears is a shell of its former self. So why is it reopening some stores?

The retailer, which once boasted some 3,500 stores, has slowly whittled down its footprint. But recent openings likely don’t signal a turnaround.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023

Can Lululemon maintain its momentum?

Ahead of the brand’s Q3 report this week, Wells Fargo analysts downgraded their stock outlook, while other analysts raised their price targets.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2023

Rite Aid plans to sell 79 more stores

The drugstore chain has been shedding leases as a way to optimize its portfolio following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2023

Wish launches small parcel delivery service

WishPost Smart Parcel will allow shippers who don't sell on the e-commerce platform to use its logistics capabilities.

By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2023

Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are slated to open in January and March, respectively, building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023

NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2023

EBay invests in sports trading card company COMC

The two companies also entered a commercial agreement as eBay continues to grow its presence in the category. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its own buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023

These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now?

Some of the biggest names in the industry slowly fade from headlines. While others keep grabbing them for various reasons. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 4, 2023

3 ways retailers can leverage generative AI to stay ahead of the competition

Make data-driven decisions with real consumer purchase data from over 100 million customers and billions of transactions.

Dec. 4, 2023

Little Words Project to open store in Mall of America

The brand, known for its beaded bracelets, will open its 11th store since launching in 2013.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Petco slashes outlook and what’s going on at Uoma Beauty?

The pet retailer missed Q3 estimates, while the makeup brand could be at risk of closure by the UK government. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 1, 2023

Ikea celebrates sales growth with lower prices

The home retailer is dropping prices on hundreds of products and delivering a $54.5 million bonus payout to some of its workers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2023

Claire’s taps Bath & Body Works vet for CFO-COO role

The appointment comes as the retailer is weighing the best time to go public, after withdrawing an IPO earlier this year.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 1, 2023

VF Corp lays off 500 salaried employees amid turnaround

The job cuts come weeks after an activist investor demanded the conglomerate slash $300 million in expenses.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2023

Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023

Best Buy to offer deliveries via DoorDash

The partnership marks the first national consumer electronics retailer available on the DoorDash marketplace. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2023

Dollar Tree may shrink Family Dollar footprint: CEO

Rick Dreiling said the company has initiated a comprehensive review of its Family Dollar banner after it missed expectations in Q3.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 29, 2023

Ralph Lauren veteran takes CFO job at Vince

John Szczepanski takes on a role that has had significant turnover in recent months, as the struggling brand embarks on a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2023