Gap Inc. taps Alo Yoga president to lead Athleta

Chris Blakeslee led the growing DTC fitness brand and its sibling Bella Canvas basics company for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

Celebrity-backed retail brands are choosing malls for brick-and-mortar expansion: JLL

The acceleration of e-commerce coupled with altered shopping behavior as a result of the pandemic helped fuel growth for these brands.

By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2023

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

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Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2023

Chewy names interim CFO to replace retiring Mario Marte

Marte is stepping down from the pet retailer later this month. He helped take the e-commerce company public in 2019.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023

Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2023

How adaptive asset-light retail models can engage Gen Z’s shopping habits

How retailers are adapting their go-to-market models, in order to maximize their relevance to Gen Z’s shopping preferences.

July 24, 2023

5 reasons why VPs of Supply Chain should be investing in an AS/RS solution

As VPs of Supply Chain for retail companies plan for the future, investing in AS/RS presents an innovative strategy for expanding the potential of their warehouse operations. 

July 24, 2023

Brooklinen co-founder steps down as CEO

Rich Fulop, who has led the DTC bedding brand since its inception in 2014, will remain a board member. A search is underway for a permanent replacement.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2023

Tula CEO steps down

Savannah Sachs is exiting after five years in the position. The move follows the brand's 2022 acquisition by Procter & Gamble.

By Dani James • July 21, 2023

Carhartt expands its resale program to allow mail-in trades

The workwear brand’s Reworked partnership with Trove will allow it to reach customers throughout the U.S. by the end of 2023.

By Laurel Deppen • July 21, 2023

Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023

Lowe’s expands shop-in-shop partnership with Petco to 300 stores

Both companies are strategically growing their operations to better serve rural communities. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2023

Dollar General seeks to increase supplier diversity

The discount retailer said the move will help provide more relevant products to customers.

By Nate Delesline III • July 20, 2023

Macy’s unveils first brand in private label revamp

The development of the women’s apparel brand, On 34th, was led by former Target merchants and will be available next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2023

Cuup acquired by FullBeauty Brands

The digitally native intimates brand shares a similar focus on size inclusivity with FullBeauty, which acquired Eloquii in April.

By Dani James • July 20, 2023

Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, RILA warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2023

Ross moves closer to 100 store openings goal this year

The off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, which opened 27 stores in June and July, wants to eventually grow to 2,900 locations.

By Nate Delesline III • July 19, 2023

Sur La Table expands national footprint, private label offering

Three years after surviving a pandemic-era bankruptcy, the culinary experiential retailer is back in growth mode on multiple fronts.

By Nate Delesline III • July 18, 2023

Revolution Beauty CEO to exit as part of Boohoo settlement

As part of an agreement with shareholder Boohoo, Bob Holt will step down from the beauty company’s board and remain interim CEO until Aug. 31.

By Dani James • July 18, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of Open Call pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Express chief merchandising officer exits

Malissa Akay has left the apparel retailer effective immediately, according to a Friday regulatory filing.

By Nate Delesline III • July 17, 2023

British apparel brand Arne expands to the US

The brand has already launched its U.S. website and plans to open brick-and-mortar stores in Los Angeles and New York.

By Howard Ruben • July 17, 2023

David’s Bridal will keep nearly 200 stores open under new ownership

The chain has been seeking a buyer since before its April bankruptcy filing. An offer from Cion Investment Corp. was approved last week.

By Daphne Howland • Updated July 24, 2023

Rag & Bone co-founder Marcus Wainwright steps down as chief brand officer

Creative duties will be handed to Jennie McCormick for womenswear, footwear and accessories, and Kyle Sweeney for menswear and merchandising.

By Lara Ewen • July 17, 2023