Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2023

How to do less to drive more sales

Increasing sales comes down to insights and efficiency. Get actionable tips to streamline your warehouse.

Oct. 16, 2023

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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.

By Retail Dive staff

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Dollar General CEO out after less than a year

The discount retailer said it brought back former CEO Todd Vasos to replace Jeff Owen “to restore stability and confidence” in the company.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2023

Olaplex appoints new CEO amid ‘reset year’

The prestige hair care brand is bringing on Supergoop's Amanda Baldwin for the position, after JuE Wong’s exit. 

By Dani James • Oct. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom names HR chief and M&Ms wants to save the day this Halloween

Lisa Price returned to the department store, while the candy brand partnered with Gopuff to deliver last-minute treats on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 13, 2023

Party City emerges from bankruptcy, CEO to exit

Brad Weston will step down from the top executive role, while current Chief Commercial Officer Sean Thompson will become the company’s interim.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 13, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 2023

Reebok names Shaquille O’Neal president of basketball

The former basketball star will lead strategy for the category, as the athletics brand focuses on becoming a team sports brand once more.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2023

Banana Republic opens flagship in San Francisco

The brand is opening a location at a time when other retailers are exiting the city. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross names president of operations

Stephen Brinkley, a veteran of SportChek, Target and Circuit City, was appointed to the newly created position.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross caps off yearly opening plans with 51 new stores this fall

The off-price retailer, which opened 97 locations in fiscal 2023, raised its guidance in August on top of 7.7% sales growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 11, 2023

Adidas President of North America Rupert Campbell to exit

Arthur Hoeld, who is already responsible for global sales at Adidas, will take over Campbell’s responsibilities until a replacement is found.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Amazon reopens Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment, nixes planned fee

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2023

Foot Locker to shut down Atmos’ US website, stores

The Japanese streetwear brand, which was acquired by Foot Locker in 2021, will close three stores as it exits North America and invests in Asia.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal

The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart GoLocal lands Shipt executive Rina Hurst as its new VP

The former chief business officer for the Target-owned company will focus on scaling and expanding the retail giant's delivery service platform.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023

Nike kicks the inventory doldrums with levels down 10%

The sportswear giant has come a long way from a year ago, when stock levels were surging with retailers and consumers pulling back on purchasing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools

The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2023

From Amazon to Allbirds, nearly 50 major retailers announced layoffs this year

As companies turn to cost-cutting measures, there’s no shortage of big names slashing jobs — and not all of them are in dire financial straits.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 10, 2023

Continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion, Mizzen+Main plans 3 stores this fall

The DTC men’s apparel brand is hoping to operate 10 locations by the end of the year with more slated to open in 2024.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 9, 2023

Puma taps Adidas veteran as SVP of North American wholesale sales

Andrew Rudolph brings 20 years of experience from rival Adidas, where he once served as vice president of U.S. sales.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 9, 2023

Stitch Fix to lay off 558 in Dallas as it carries out distribution center closures

The apparel e-retailer said it may rehire some of those leaving as it shifts its focus to remaining facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 9, 2023

Shein names new group vice chairman

Marcelo Claure was most recently chairman of Shein Latin America.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 9, 2023