Bankruptcy court approves Party City exit plan, slashing nearly $1B in debt

The company specializes in making and selling products for celebrations and took a hit when those fell off during the height of the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2023

Sweetwater names CEO

Mike Clem has been promoted to the chief executive role and replaces John Hopkins, who is retiring after over 30 years with the company. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 7, 2023

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How marketplaces are evolving

From regulation and counterfeits to the launch of new platforms, here's where marketplaces are cropping up in retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Dollar General makes 5 top executive promotions

The discounter named new leaders of global supply chain as well as inventory and demand management.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 7, 2023

With supply chain ‘in a good place,’ Abercrombie & Fitch cuts inventory by 30%

The apparel company is running leaner stocks with freight costs down, receipts speeding up and open capacity in factories.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023

[Podcast] Elevated Retail CX

Elevated Retail CX is a three-part podcast series that explores how brick-and-mortar locations can raise the bar on customer experience.

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Grubhub, Amazon team up on automated campus c-store

Students at the Loyola University Maryland store will scan a QR code in the food delivery app to enter the frictionless shop and pay for items.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 6, 2023

Express Inc. leans on cost cuts as sales, profits plummet

The apparel conglomerate is facing consumer demand for promotional pricing and has had to correct some fashion misses at its namesake.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2023

Target offers more details on its ‘secret sauce’ delivery strategy

The retailer recently opened its 10th sortation center and is testing larger capacity vehicles for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 6, 2023

Birchbox restarts fulfillment under new ownership

The beauty subscription company raised membership prices and started shipping monthly boxes to existing customers.

By Dani James • Sept. 6, 2023

Ulta Beauty nearly triples ship-from-store locations

The fulfillment method offers faster and more cost-effective deliveries to customers, CEO Dave Kimbell said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2023

Under Armour taps John Varvatos as chief design officer

The fashion designer has already been working with the struggling athletic apparel brand for some time this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2023

Wolverine World Wide sells US leathers business to New Balance

The company also announced a deal to sell Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 5, 2023

Shopify integrates Buy with Prime feature

In a move that alters the companies' relationship, competitors Shopify and Amazon partnered to give Prime customers the payment option.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023

Walmart aims to grow its third-party marketplace at first seller summit

The retailer announced plans to open its marketplace to Chile and will expand its fulfillment services to include big and bulky items. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023

Lego to invest $1.4B in sustainability as it pledges net-zero emissions by 2050

The Danish toy manufacturer plans to reduce its environmental impact by designing carbon neutral factories and producing more renewable energy.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2023

Unleashing profitable growth: The dynamic influence of a robust commerce network

A robust commerce network is a strategic necessity to not only survive but thrive in this challenging retail market.

Sept. 5, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Academy Sports and Outdoors expands assortment, and has pumpkin spice gone too far?

Fall-scented flushable wipes are here. Meanwhile, Academy Sports and Outdoors struck two deals this week, with Fanatics and L.L. Bean.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 1, 2023

Walmart’s e-grocery sales share hits record high: report

The retailer accounted for nearly 36% of all U.S. online grocery sales in Q2, up 5 percentage points from the same period in 2022, per Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 1, 2023

Crate and Barrel Holdings launches multi-year improvement plan

With multiple new executives leading the company, the retailer wants to harness AI and automation technologies.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 1, 2023

With departure of Walgreens CEO, retail takes a back seat

Rosalind Brewer arrived a little over two years ago with deep retail experience, but that doesn’t seem to be the drugstore company’s priority, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2023

Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2023

Dollar General set to open nearly 1K new stores despite profit, margin declines

The discounter is grappling with bloated inventories, which analysts say are contributing to shrink and impeding store operations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2023

Victoria’s Secret posts Q2 sales decline amid turnaround efforts

While the retailer reported progress on its strategic initiatives, analysts question whether its actions are working.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 31, 2023

J.C. Penney announces $1B turnaround plan

The struggling department store will upgrade its tech, stores and customer experience, but is unlikely to follow rival Macy’s in leaving the mall.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2023

Macy’s renegotiates carrier contracts for lower delivery costs

The department store retailer uses UPS and the U.S. Postal Service but did not specify which deals were adjusted.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2023