Brad Pitt’s Le Domaine signs first US retail deal with Bluemercury

The Macy’s-owned retailer will sell the products as part of “The Cache,” a curated collection of emerging brands.

By Howard Ruben • June 2, 2023

Lululemon rides 60% international growth to $2B quarter

Greater China in particular grew 79%, and the region will account for the majority of international store openings planned for the year.

By Cara Salpini • June 2, 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

Patagonia and Gap settle pullover fleece design lawsuit

Patagonia had accused Gap of deliberately copying its apparel designs and logos, saying they confused customers.

By Nate Delesline III • June 2, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nike apparel returns to Macy’s, Under Armour founder sells $100M of shares

After backing out of a wholesale partnership in 2021, Nike clothing will again be available at the department store. Meanwhile, Kevin Plank sold 16 million shares to BDT Capital Partners.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 2, 2023

Dollar General cuts guidance, shareholders OK safety audit

The retailer also plans to slow the opening pace of its PopShelf stores this year. 

By Nate Delesline III • June 1, 2023

Beautycounter CEO exits in leadership shuffle

Marc Rey was in the top spot for less than two years, and leaves as the beauty brand brings on a new chief financial officer and board chair.

By Dani James • June 1, 2023

Macy’s slashes outlook after weak Q1

The department store has fared worse this year than it expected, and is bracing for customers to continue to pull back in coming months.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023

Higher shipping costs keep biting into Williams-Sonoma’s earnings

The retailer has shipped from out-of-market distribution centers and made multiple deliveries for multi-unit products in order to reach customers quicker.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2023

Ikea stores owner Ingka acquires supply chain software firm

The largest owner of Ikea stores purchased Made4Net as the company seeks to modernize its omnichannel operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2023

Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023

Nordstrom gains steam in Q1, especially in off-price

After a soft start to the quarter, sales gained momentum in April, thanks in large part to merchandise improvements at Rack, executives said Wednesday. 

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023

Converse names North America VP new CEO

Nearly a dozen people have changed roles in the retailer’s executive ranks in recent months.

By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2023

At Home hires former Walmart exec as chief merchandiser

The retailer has lowered its prices just in time to possibly attract former Tuesday Morning and Bed Bath & Beyond customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 31, 2023

DTC paint brand Clare to raise prices

The cost of a gallon of paint will increase by an average of 8% as the company faces “outsized inflation,” CEO Nicole Gibbons said in an email to customers.

By Dani James • May 31, 2023

Walmart works with some suppliers to lower prices

The retailer wants to “get costs down more as fast as we possibly can” in food and consumables, CEO Doug McMillon told analysts. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 31, 2023

Aviator Nation opens first East Coast store

Located in the Hamptons, the store is the brand’s 17th nationwide and comes after a test New York City pop-up shop in December.

By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2023

Big Lots reports ‘disappointing’ quarter, plans store leasebacks

The retailer will also close four distribution centers and imposed a dividend suspension. 

By Nate Delesline III • May 30, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe interim CEO takes the job permanently

Lee Wright joined owner Franchise Group as chief commercial officer last year, and before that held executive roles at Conn’s.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 2023

Costco holds back on membership fee hike

As consumer spending slumps, the bulk retailer is holding back on its plans to boost membership fees and aiming to grow e-commerce and mobile sales.

By Grace Noto • May 30, 2023

Walgreens laying off 10% of corporate workforce

The cuts, affecting more than 500 employees, come as the pharmacy chain expands in consumer-focused care delivery.

By Emily Olsen • May 30, 2023

Retail reuse solutions: Pact Retail Accessories

Pact supports platforms for hangers, security tags and polymer boxes that allow its partners to achieve reuse rates of over 90% in many cases.

May 30, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dollar Tree margins pressured by inflation, Tuesday Morning IP up for sale

The dollar chain is seeing a pullback on discretionary purchases, while Hilco Streambank seeks a buyer for the discount home retailer’s assets.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

Ulta to put fragrance behind locked cabinets in 70% of stores thanks to increased theft

The beauty retailer, with Q1 sales growth topping 12%, said it’s investing in security guards and police presence in parking lots to deter crime.

By Cara Salpini • May 26, 2023

Gap Inc. losses shrink in Q1 as sales continue to slide

Major cost cuts, including the elimination of some 2,300 jobs in recent months, are helping stabilize the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2023

Journeys to close 100 stores this year, move away from malls

The number is up from a previous estimate of 60 locations and will save up to $40 million, according to parent company Genesco.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 26, 2023