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

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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

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

Amazon expands BNPL offering to other retailers’ sites

Tens of thousands of retailers with the Amazon Pay checkout option can now offer buy now, pay later financing to shoppers.

By James Pothen • Aug. 17, 2023

Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?

Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

Target’s Q2 profits beat expectations despite soft sales

The retailer also acknowledged controversy over its Pride month assortment affected performance.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2023

Macy’s names chief customer and digital officer

Massimo Magni, who has over 20 years of experience with McKinsey & Company, joins the retailer as it is investing billions in technology.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 16, 2023

What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

Longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson is taking the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023

Grove Collaborative co-founder out as CEO

Stuart Landesberg will exit the chief executive role Wednesday, being succeeded by former Zulily and Shopbop CEO Jeff Yurcisin.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2023

Home Depot positive on full year as Q2 beats expectations

Although sales of big-ticket items are down, the retailer is expanding its offering in the hand tools, kitchen and bath sectors.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 15, 2023

Destination XL extends CEO’s contract

Harvey Kanter will stay with the company as its president and chief executive through August 2026.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 15, 2023

Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2023

Serta Simmons Bedding names COO amid turnaround

The company appointed a number of new executives this summer after it filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 14, 2023

Neiman Marcus cuts corporate staff to boost cross-functional collaboration

The department store said less than 1% of its workforce is affected by the latest layoffs as it continues to implement a strategy unveiled in February.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2023

Consumer product maker Amyris files for bankruptcy, lays off another 260 workers

The biotech company’s entire portfolio of brands, which includes JVN, Biossance and Rose Inc., is also up for sale.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2023

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2

The shoe and apparel company has moved to strengthen and reorganize its brand portfolio in recent years.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023

Tapestry agrees to buy rival fashion house Capri for $8.5B

The Michael Kors brand has already emerged as a problem to solve, at what will be the fourth largest luxury house in the world.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2023

Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while product introductions are at their highest in three years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 10, 2023

MycoWorks releases details on new commercial-scale plant

The mushroom biofiber firm’s 136,000-square-foot facility, set to begin operating in September, could supply millions of square feet of its Reishi leather alternative.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 10, 2023

ThredUp, The RealReal take different paths to profitability

Both online resale companies are focusing more on consignment and are exploring other, higher-margin revenue streams as well.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2023

Topo Designs taps company vet as CEO

The outdoor apparel brand appointed the brand’s chief operating officer, Matt Williams, as its chief executive, succeeding co-founder Mark Hansen.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 9, 2023

Target to expand Starbucks curbside pickup service nationwide

The retailer is leaning in on providing a more full-service curbside experience for customers. 

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 9, 2023

J. Crew taps apparel veteran Adrienne Lazarus to lead Madewell

Most recently Lazarus co-led DTC intimates brand Cuup, and has held leadership roles at Intermix, Ann Taylor, Bandier and Frye.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2023

Rite Aid CTO out as new chief marketer joins

Justin Mennen left the company at the end of July. Meanwhile, the retailer named a new chief marketing officer as well as a chief information officer.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 9, 2023