The Container Store promotes two execs to foster custom services, brick-and-mortar expansion

The promotions are the latest in a series of initiatives to get the retailer closer to its $2 billion annual revenue goal.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2024

The shift to digital and sustainable practices will redefine retail

Discover how traditional retailers are adapting to the digital era and embracing sustainability, leveraging technologies like Hanshow's ESL solutions, AIoT and SaaS to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact and meet evolving consumer demands.

Jan. 2, 2024

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

Consumers could return $82.1B worth of holiday merchandise, survey finds

To address the rising cost of returns, 44% of retailers have increased return or restocking fees, according to CBRE and Optoro.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 29, 2023

Free shipping is more important to shoppers than same-day delivery: Forrester

The costs of implementing same-day and next-day delivery might not be worth it given the level of consumer interest in the service.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 28, 2023

’Tis the season for a retail tech-stack rethink

An influx of in-store technologies has CIOs leaning toward cloud for integration solutions, according to research by Bain and Aptos.

By Matt Ashare • Dec. 26, 2023

Nike unveils $2B cost-savings plan to drive growth, profitability

The retailer is streamlining the organization, simplifying its product portfolio, increasing automation and using scale to drive efficiencies.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 22, 2023

Costco workers at Virginia store unionize

The Teamsters represent 18,000 of the big-box retailer's workers, and last year secured a national agreement with improved pay and benefits.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 22, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Ecco opens in SoHo and will Something Navy be sold for $1?

The footwear brand opened in New York City as it celebrates its 60th anniversary, while the blogger-founded apparel company reportedly will be sold.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023

Nordstrom continues off-price push with new Rack locations in 4 states next fall

The department store is betting on its lower-priced unit despite declines over the last several quarters.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 22, 2023

Shoppers use BOPIS to avoid holiday shipping delays: report

Buy online, pick up in store accounted for one-fourth of online orders in the three weeks after Cyber Monday, according to Salesforce. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2023

Walgreens marketing chief let go amid last month’s layoffs

Linh Peters had arrived last year from Calvin Klein, but was affected by the drugstore retailer's second workforce reduction of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2023

Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year

Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023

Walmart adds Affirm’s buy now, pay later option to self-checkout

In an expanded partnership between the two companies, Walmart is adding a BNPL option to checkout kiosks at most stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 20, 2023

FTC antitrust trial against Amazon won’t start until mid-2026, at the earliest

The government wants to move more efficiently, while the e-commerce giant says the scope and complexity of the case require more time.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2023

With website down, Zulily’s future in doubt

The e-commerce retailer's website is currently "down for maintenance," following layoffs.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 19, 2023

The Container Store opens 100th store in New Jersey amid small format expansion

The location is the home retailer’s sixth small-format store as it looks to achieve higher productivity in its store fleet.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2023

Farfetch to be acquired by Coupang in a $500M deal

As a result, Farfetch will be delisted from the NYSE, and its agreement to buy Yoox Net-a-Porter from Richemont has been terminated.

By Lara Ewen • Dec. 19, 2023

VF Corp. reports stolen data from cybersecurity incident

The attack last week has impacted the apparel conglomerate’s ability to fulfill orders.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 18, 2023

Miniso opens 100th US store

The new location in Orlando, Florida, is part of the retailer's strategy to become a lifestyle super brand known for joyful and fun products.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 18, 2023

Unilever to sell portfolio that includes Q-tips, Noxzema

Under a newly arrived chief executive, the consumer products giant also unloaded Dollar Shave Club earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2023

NRF launches Center for Retail Sustainability

The organization partnered with Deloitte to improve supply chain traceability within the industry to generate economic, social and  environmental benefits.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 15, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Doritos creates nacho cheese-flavored liquor and Target gets a new ‘employee’

In a partnership with Empirical, the chip-flavored drink is set to sell in New York, California and online, while a Skipper doll exclusive is now at Target.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 15, 2023

Will Macy’s follow Sears to the retail graveyard?

The iconic department store could thrive as a smaller, more focused retailer, but a potential buyout would make a transformation unlikely, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2023

Mall operator PREIT files for bankruptcy for the second time in 3 years

The mall REIT came to court with a plan to shed $880 million in debt and obtain $135 million in debtor-in-possession and exit revolver financing.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2023