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    Rite Aid could close hundreds of stores in possible bankruptcy: WSJ

    The drugstore retailer is in negotiations with creditors over a plan that could see nearly a quarter of its stores shutter, The Wall Street Journal reported.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2023
  • With puffy clouds in a blue sky, bushes surround a store with the name "JC Penney" in white letters. The store entrance is a brick arch.
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    J.C. Penney Q2 sales, profits slide

    Still, margins expanded, inventory is down, store traffic is up and the department store remains in the black.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Trendline

    How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

    Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Applications open for Macy’s vendor diversity accelerator

    Established in 2011, the retailer is set to welcome its next cohort of underrepresented business owners in May.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Fly By Jing expands to 1,200 Target stores

    The brand launched at Target in 2021, and the move builds on its wholesale presence, which also includes partnerships with Whole Foods and Costco.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Meati Foods reduces staff by 10% as it focuses on profitability

    The fermented meat company said the layoffs were not a result of the demand it has seen for its products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    ​Can Express survive a new era of apparel?

    As profits decline and momentum slows, the retailer is working to regain profitability and expand its brand in a tough macroeconomic environment.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Retrieved from Noble House Home Furnishings on September 21, 2023
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    Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions

    The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain. 

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Sponsored by Exotec

    Taking the cost out of peak season fulfillment

    Looking at all aspects of peak fulfillment with a financial lens is critical for effective planning.

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    5 reasons why supply chain execs are buckling down on order accuracy for 2023 peak season

    How do your preparations for peak season compare to what other retail leaders are doing?

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    Purple taps Party City vet as CFO

    Todd Vogensen on Oct. 16 will take over from interim CFO Bennett Nussbaum, who will become the company’s chief transformation officer.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • An Eddie Bauer storefront, with a climbing wall visible behind the front glass doors and windows.
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    Eddie Bauer pins growth on global expansion, wholesale

    The century-old outdoor apparel retailer is also getting a brand refresh, including a new logo.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • A storefront with colorful window decorations and a horseshoe emblem above the door, with the words "True Religion" in black, all-capital letters.
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    The Weekly Closeout: True Religion expands internationally and The Container Store’s CEO takes a pay cut

    The apparel retailer will soon have 26 markets outside of the U.S., while Satish Malhotra temporarily reduced his salary to offset employee pay raises.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 22, 2023
  • Pots and pans from Target's Figment line.
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    Target releases first private label kitchen brand, Figmint

    Over half of the items are under $10, as the retailer continues to broaden its assortment to include more affordable price points. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Small businesses embrace digital payments

    Small business owners envision a cashless future, according to Visa, even as some legislators move to protect unbanked and underbanked consumers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2023
  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    FTC names Amazon execs in ‘dark patterns’ complaint

    The agency also revealed details from previously redacted internal messages from the e-retailer’s employees, warning leadership of unfair practices.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • A collection of skincare products in blue containers, as part of E.l.f. Beauty's Holy Hydration skincare line.
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    E.l.f. Beauty reformulated over 300 SKUs in FY2023

    The beauty company's latest impact report revealed new sustainability goals, such as further improving its packaging. 

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Walmart leans into pet care with first Pet Services Center

    A Georgia store is piloting the concept, and the retailer aims to expand it over time. The center offers a variety of grooming and veterinary services.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries

    The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2023
  • An "H&M" sign with red letters juts out from a building against a dramatic blue sky.
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    H&M will expand return fees for online orders

    The fast-fashion retailer has begun charging customers in the U.S., U.K. and most of Europe, unless they belong to its free loyalty program.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Amazon to hire 250,000 people for the holidays

    That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2023
  • Amazon's tech at work at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
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    Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases

    The new capability enables cashierless shopping for softline goods like clothing, fan gear, hats and shoes.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2023
  • U.S. Postal Service workers scan parcels at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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    US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

    Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Ikea expands on sustainability initiatives with 2 clean energy projects

    The home furnishings retailer is installing solar power, and renewable heating and cooling, in multiple locations across the United States.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 20, 2023
  • The HanesBrands headquarters in North Carolina is pictured.
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    Hanes evaluating options for its Champion business

    After signing a recent license agreement with G-III, HanesBrands is now weighing additional strategies for the brand, including a potential sale.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2023
  • The inside of an apparel store, with clothes hanging on a rack underneath a sign that reads "Toad Again."
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    How Toad & Co. is making online resale work

    The brand, which controls its own processing and is choosy about what it accepts, so far is turning a profit on the zooming side gig.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023