Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include small business owners like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2023

Heyday names new CEO

The skin care services brand appointed Levain veteran Andy Taylor as its chief executive, replacing co-founder Adam Ross.

By Caroline Jansen • June 27, 2023

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How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Inform Act ‘a significant dose of help’ against organized retail crime

The Inform Act went into effect Tuesday. It holds online marketplaces accountable for transparency regarding third-party sellers.

By Nate Delesline III • June 27, 2023

JVN, Biossance owner enacts layoffs as CEO resigns

After 16 years, John Melo has left the beauty and technology company Amyris as it implements a strategic transformation plan to reduce costs.

By Dani James • June 27, 2023

The Children’s Place vet joins Claire’s as chief merchandising officer

Claudia Lima-Guinehut also worked with Destination Maternity, Zara, Camuto Group, Ralph Lauren and Fifth & Pacific Companies

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 27, 2023

Target bolsters last-mile delivery reach with first extension facility

The Smyrna, Georgia, facility expands the retailer’s next-day delivery in the Atlanta market to an additional 500,000 customers.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

Amazon reopening Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment after extended pause

The company paused enrollment in the program due to challenges meeting customer expectations.

By Max Garland • June 26, 2023

Chico’s announces $100M stock repurchase program

The women’s fashion apparel retailer reported a small slide in its Q1 net sales, which fell to $534.7 million.

By Nate Delesline III • June 26, 2023

Forman Mills avoids bankruptcy thanks to acquisition by Shoppers World

The warehouse-style discounter recently laid off hundreds of employees and warned it might have to file for Chapter 11 if it couldn’t find a buyer.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2023

Temu, Shein avoid import tariffs because of their low-priced products: report

Preliminary findings in a U.S. House Select Committee investigation released Thursday show business models that may allow companies to avoid customs scrutiny.

By Laurel Deppen • June 26, 2023

Address the last-mile challenge to improve ESG initiatives

Achieving sustainable last-mile delivery is difficult to accomplish alone without major investments.

June 26, 2023

Savage x Fenty appoints new CEO

The direct-to-consumer lingerie brand, founded by music star Rihanna, has been steadily expanding its store footprint.

By Dani James • June 23, 2023

Academy Sports and Outdoors names new chief merchandising officer

Matt McCabe has been promoted to the role as the retailer moves to open new stores in Indiana and partner with the Indianapolis Colts.

By Nate Delesline III • June 23, 2023

Bluemercury relocates headquarters to New York

The shift brings the beauty retailer closer to brand partners, its highest concentration of stores and the rest of the Macy’s organization.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2023

Leap raises $15M in fresh capital

The company, which helps DTC brands enter brick and mortar, will use the funds to enhance platform capabilities and accelerate its path to profitability.

By Howard Ruben • June 23, 2023

Walmart rolls out inventory service for third-party sellers marketplace

Inventory Transfer Services gives sellers the option to send goods to one centralized location and offer two-day to same-day shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 23, 2023

5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023

Regional off-price retailer Forman Mills lays off nearly 300, closes stores as it mulls bankruptcy

The 38-year-old company said it is working to sell itself and may have to file for Chapter 11 protection if it can't find a buyer.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2023

Overstock wins Bed Bath & Beyond IP at auction with $21.5M bid

The bid gives Overstock ownership of Bed Bath & Beyond’s internet properties, social media, mobile platforms, business data, publicity rights and trademarks.

By Nate Delesline III • June 22, 2023

Gymshark chief commercial officer exits

Niran Chana worked at the direct-to-consumer athletics brand for about eight years, first starting as a customer service manager.

By Dani James • June 22, 2023

Under Armour lays off 50 in corporate roles

The cuts are across “several functions” and were made to support the company’s path to profitability.

By Cara Salpini • June 22, 2023

Amazon Go closures continue

The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

By Jessica Loder • June 22, 2023

Dollar General to open first Montana stores

The discount retailer said Tuesday it is building two locations in the state. Two more stores also appear on a Montana Department of Environmental Quality list of construction projects.

By Sam Silverstein • June 22, 2023

FTC sues Amazon over ‘deceptive’ practices in Prime signups, cancellations

The e-commerce giant “duped millions of consumers” into enrolling in its Amazon Prime membership, the FTC alleges in its complaint.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2023

Victoria’s Secret names brand president, chief merchandising officer

Greg Unis will oversee the namesake and Pink brands, while former Torrid executive Anne Stephenson will become the company’s chief merchant.

By Nate Delesline III • June 21, 2023