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  • Storefront of Ross
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    Barbara Rentler to stay on as Ross CEO through 2026

    The discount retailer announced a long-term succession plan, which includes Rentler serving as a senior adviser after exiting the top role.

    By June 21, 2023
  • South Moon Under launches online return policy that encourages final sales

    Online shoppers receive 15% off when they use a specific code — but doing so makes the entire purchase final.  

    By June 21, 2023
  • A woman puts clothing into an RFID self-checkout kiosk Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    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
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    VF Corp. names new CEO

    Bracken Darrell was previously the CEO of computer manufacturer Logitech and was known for boosting its revenues and market share.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 20, 2023
  • Staples launches tiered tech support program

    The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2023
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    Ruggable to open first international facility

    The direct-to-consumer brand is opening a plant in the U.K. and plans to launch in France in the near term.

    By Dani James • June 20, 2023
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    Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace

    The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2023
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    Five Below poaches McDonald’s alum for CFO

    The extreme-budget retailer is reshuffling its C-suite, with Ken Bull’s promotion to COO and Kristy Chipman’s appointment to CFO.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2023
  • On the brown tile floor of an indoor soccer pitch, a white scuffed up gear bag with the word PUMA sits behind a pair of blue and white soccer cleats. One cleat leans against a soccer ball.
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    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Puma’s CEO overhauls marketing, Fanatics acquires Fexpro

    The athletics retailer underwent a reorg in its marketing division, while Fanatics bought the Latin America-based sports wholesaler. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 16, 2023
  • An exterior view of Walmart's new fulfilment center in McCordsville, Indiana
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    Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

    The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 16, 2023
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    Andy Dunn back at Bonobos in advisory role

    Walmart, which had hired Dunn to oversee its digital brands after it acquired the DTC menswear label in 2017, unloaded it in April for $75 million.

    By June 16, 2023
  • Saks Off 5th names chiefs for marketing, merchandising

    Mara Sirhal joins from Bed Bath & Beyond as chief merchant and brand president, while Sara Griffin will become chief marketing and analytics officer.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 16, 2023
  • REI Re/Supply rendering of a new location in Oregon opening August 2023.
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    REI to open Re/Supply resale store in Oregon

    REI members will be able to shop for used gear as part of the retailer’s goals to keep outdoor products in circulation. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 2023
  • Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

    The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

    By Max Garland • June 16, 2023
  • Shoe company Rockport files for bankruptcy for second time in 5 years

    The company says high overhead costs and weakened demand for its core products due to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an untenable financial situation.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 15, 2023
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    Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal

    Project Gigaton aims to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint and so far has helped cut or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

    By June 15, 2023
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    Q&A

    8 questions with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal

    The executive discusses her rise from intern to CEO of the popular restaurant group and, more recently, the company’s expanding CPG business.

    By Judy McGuire • June 15, 2023
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    New York AG says Target pulling Pride items was ‘wrong’

    In a letter to CEO Brian Cornell, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 14 lawmakers urged “courage” in the face of rising attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

    By June 14, 2023
  • On the brown tile floor of an indoor soccer pitch, a white scuffed up gear bag with the word PUMA sits behind a pair of blue and white soccer cleats. One cleat leans against a soccer ball.
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    Puma’s global brand chief to exit amid marketing reorganization

    As part of the restructuring, the athletic brand is moving its marketing organization from Boston to Germany.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 14, 2023
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    Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO

    Matt Baer oversaw initiatives like Macy’s new third-party marketplace. He got his start in retail at the family business, Baers Furniture.

    By June 14, 2023
  • A worker organizes packages at a FedEx facility on December 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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    Deep Dive

    Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

    Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

    By Max Garland • June 14, 2023
  • Wolverine World Wide acquires fitness brand Sweaty Betty.
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    Sweaty Betty appoints new brand president

    Melissa Mullen succeeds former CEO Julia Straus just a few months after Wolverine World Wide announced strategic changes to the athletic brand.

    By Dani James • June 13, 2023
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    Target stores safe after a series of bomb threats

    In Oklahoma City, messages reportedly invoked the 1995 domestic terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

    By June 13, 2023
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    Ring Concierge names first chief marketing officer

    Neda Whitney joins the DTC jewelry company from Christie's where she served as its head of marketing for the Americas.

    By June 13, 2023
  • An Instant Pot digital cooker with the control panel illuminated on a white background
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    Instant Pot parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The Illinois-based company owes tens of millions to suppliers, but plans to stay in business, according to federal court filings.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 13, 2023
  • The entrance to a downtown mall, with people walking by.
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    Westfield is handing over the keys to San Francisco Centre mall

    Following Nordstrom’s plan to exit, and as part of its own plans to reduce its U.S. holdings, Westfield will transfer the property to its lender.

    By June 13, 2023