Amazon sets a second Prime sale for October, again

Last year the e-commerce giant also upended the holiday shopping calendar with its early event.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2023

Staples taps DoorDash for same-day delivery

Just in time for back-to-school season, nearly 1,000 Staples locations are now available on the DoorDash marketplace. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 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

Amazon’s frictionless checkout powers Pittsburgh campus c-store

Although its Just Walk Out technology has yet to take off at retail locations, the company is having some success connecting with universities.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023

Rally House opens 7 stores in one weekend

The family-owned sports and merchandise retailer says it now has more than 160 stores in 17 states.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 7, 2023

Seizing momentum, L.L. Bean expands store fleet, wholesale

The outdoor retailer will open two stores in New England and two in Canada, and is partnering with Dillard’s, Moosejaw and 10 independent shops.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2023

Funko lays off 12% of workforce

The staff cuts affect 180 employees and come as the company, known for its pop-culture-inspired figures and collectibles, reported sales fell 24% in Q2.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 7, 2023

Levi Strauss strengthens East Coast e-commerce fulfillment with Kentucky facility

The 575,700-square-foot facility aims to lower lead times and optimize inventory positioning.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2023

Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023

Amazon’s Q2 online retail sales beat forecast

CEO Andy Jassy said the company remains focused on lowering costs without sacrificing delivery speed.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 4, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta CEO joins Best Buy’s board, while Petco plans for Halloween

Dave Kimbell comes in with deep specialty retail experience. Meanwhile, the pet retailer has already released a collection for the upcoming holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 4, 2023

Arc’teryx opens New York City store at Brookfield Place

The store is the Canadian-based outdoor retailer’s fourth location in the city and adds to the brand’s growing brick-and-mortar presence.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 4, 2023

UpWest to open 3 new stores

The DTC brand’s brick-and-mortar locations are attracting new customers and digital sales in surrounding ZIP codes, according to executives. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2023

Simon Property Group says its retail portfolio is worth $3.5B

CEO David Simon didn’t spell out how the valuation was determined, but net operating income from the holdings fell 57% in Q2.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2023

Macy’s chief supply chain officer exits

Dennis Mullahy, who joined the department store from crafting retailer Michaels, stepped down in July after four years in the role.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 3, 2023

Forrester predicts offline retail sales will surpass $4 trillion by 2028

Though e-commerce has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, brick-and-mortar stores remain a crucial, yet challenging part of retailers’ strategies.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 3, 2023

American Eagle Outfitters COO to exit

Michael Rempell is leaving the retailer after 23 years in a planned leadership transition. Meanwhile, the company raised its Q2 forecast.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 3, 2023

Hot Topic hit by spree of cyberattacks

The U.S. retail chain doesn’t yet know what personal information was compromised or accessed by the threat actor.

By Matt Kapko • Aug. 3, 2023

Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 3, 2023

GameStop to stop support for its crypto wallets due to ‘regulatory uncertainty’

The retailer, which is pulling support on Nov. 1, had sought to tap into gaming culture to make crypto a larger part of the company’s future. 

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 2, 2023

Wish plans to lay off 255 employees by the end of the fiscal year

The struggling online marketplace said in a filing that the move affects 41% of its U.S. workforce and 26% of its international workforce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2023

Tempur Sealy responding to cyberattack that disrupted operations

The attack occurred almost two months after the company signed an agreement to acquire Mattress Firm, which will position it as one of the world's largest mattress manufacturers.

By Matt Kapko • Aug. 2, 2023

Overstock officially rebrands as Bed Bath & Beyond

The launch merges the two companies into a single online shopping destination under the Bed Bath & Beyond name.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 1, 2023

Revlon CEO Debra Perelman exits

Elizabeth Smith, who has served as the company’s executive chair since May, has been named interim chief executive officer. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 1, 2023

Minted launches wedding marketplace

The platform is entering the wedding market as David’s Bridal undergoes its post-bankruptcy turnaround.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2023

CVS to lay off 5K employees amid cost pressures

The layoffs come as CVS faces significant integration costs from M&A activity, including its $10.6 billion buy of Oak Street and $8 billion acquisition of Signify.

By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 1, 2023