Amazon expands Buy with Prime features in time for the holidays

Prime members can access a live chat, streamlined returns and order tracking when they use Buy with Prime on other brands’ online stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2023

Android or iOS: When and why to use either for delivering innovative retail device experiences

Ensure you’re using the right decision criteria to deliver exceptional customer experiences and set yourself up for long-term success.

Nov. 15, 2023

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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

BuyBuy Baby announces locations of 11 store openings ahead of holidays

The retailer is touting a more personalized in-store experience with plans to relaunch its online store this fall.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 14, 2023

Toys R Us to open flagship store in Mall of America

The toy brand, which will open the new location before Thanksgiving, also has a store at American Dream and a national presence inside Macy’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

Express Inc. CFO is out

Jason Judd arrived from Big Lots just last year, before the recent appointment of Stewart Glendinning as CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2023

Beyond Meat in ‘survival mode’ with going-concern risk a possibility, analyst says

A TD Cowen report pointed to troubling signs for the plant-based pioneer, including rising debt levels and struggles to attract and retain consumers.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2023

Amazon Fresh focusing on grocery ‘fundamentals’ with updated stores, top exec says

After three years and a highly publicized pause on expansion, the chain is hoping to move ahead by getting back to industry basics, said Vice President of Retail Claire Peters.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2023

Luxury furniture rental company Vesta acquires Fernish and Feather

The three companies will operate as separate brands under one banner, “Showroom,” which will continue to seek out additional acquisitions.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 13, 2023

Beyond Yoga opens first store outside of California

The 1,700-square-foot space opened in Chicago’s Fulton Market District and marks the Levi Strauss-owned activewear brand’s sixth location.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

Party City-owned balloon supplier files for bankruptcy

Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around its supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 13, 2023

FTC: Amazon halted Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment despite strong delivery performance

Sellers met the now-reopened program's delivery estimate requirement more than 95% of the time in 2018, per the agency's lawsuit. Amazon said that claim is misleading.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2023

Amazon Fashion chief exits

Muge Erdirik Dogan has stepped down as head of Amazon Fashion and Fitness, with company veteran Jenny Freshwater taking over the role.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2023

Gen Z brand Cider opens NYC pop-up

The store, located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, marks the first U.S. pop-up for the fast-fashion brand.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 10, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series

The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 10, 2023

Walgreens lays off 5% of corporate workforce

The company's chief medical officer is also exiting — the latest in a C-suite overhaul that has seen the departure of its CEO, CFO and CIO this year. 

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 10, 2023

Kohl’s opens downtown Milwaukee location

It is one of five new stores the retailer is planning on opening across the country this fall. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023

Timberland global brand president to step down

Susie Mulder is leaving the VF Corp.-owned brand after two and a half years.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide

The online services are now available to non-members through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023

At Home CEO Lee Bird to retire

The company veteran led the retailer through the pandemic to reach $2 billion in revenue.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 9, 2023

Breaking down buy now, pay later

After its pandemic-era growth spurt, buy now, pay later has gone mainstream in consumer payments. But changing economic conditions are forcing the installment trend to evolve.

By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 9, 2023

Walmart adds sensory-friendly hours to all stores

What started as a Saturday morning pilot during the back-to-school season has become a permanent daily feature across the retailer’s fleet.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023

Express targets international expansion

WHP Global, through its joint venture with Express, is bringing the brand to Indonesia and Paraguay and building up its presence in Central America.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 9, 2023

Yeezy brings in $375M for Adidas in Q3, as overall net sales fall 6.4%

The company is undecided about how to handle remaining stock from a collaboration it nixed a year ago over problematic behavior from Ye.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2023

Rite Aid wants to sell 92 more store leases in Chapter 11

The offering is in addition to 78 leases and 21 stores and land parcels that went up for sale in mid-October as the retailer restructures in bankruptcy.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 8, 2023