Ulta says locked fragrance cabinets are helping sales

The cases, which are in about half of the beauty retailer’s stores, are reducing theft and keeping product in stock.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 25, 2023

Nordstrom pushes ahead with Rack expansion despite declines

Credit card delinquencies are up and prospects for the holiday quarter are hazy, executives said on Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2023

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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

Revlon builds out exec team, names CFO

The company also brought on a president of North America and a chief strategy and transformation officer.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 25, 2023

Winn-Dixie opens in-store Party City department

The store-within-a-store format at the regional grocer’s newest location puts an emphasis on shopper convenience.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 25, 2023

Oddity names SpoiledChild CEO

Gil Efrati brings marketing experience from direct-to-consumer company Resident as well as Google.

By Dani James • Aug. 24, 2023

Dollar Tree agrees to $1.35M OSHA penalty over store safety violations

The discounter's Q2 revenue rose, but profits are down amid adjustments to operations at its namesake and Family Dollar banners.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2023

Tractor Supply looks to attract small business suppliers

In an effort to support local businesses, the retailer is opening applications to bring in suppliers in categories like lawn and garden and home decor.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023

Macy’s inventory churn holds steady in Q2

The retailer has focused on merchandise management as it works to maintain margins amid reduced consumer spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023

Ghost raises $30M to help brands, retailers move surplus inventory

The members-only B2B marketplace allows sellers to monetize their surplus inventory to vetted buyers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2023

Bath & Body Works loyalty members now make up 75% of US sales

The program has ballooned to 38 million members in one year. The retailer also opened 30 new off-mall stores in Q2 as it looks for growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 23, 2023

Kohl’s Q2 profits plunge 60%

Tight cost control helped keep the department store in the black. But sales fell and customers remain under pressure.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2023

Lowe’s to give $100M in bonuses to frontline workers

The home improvement retailer is maintaining its full-year guidance after it beat earnings expectations.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 22, 2023

Macy’s swings to a loss in Q2 as consumer situation deteriorates

Credit card delinquencies took an $84 million bite out of revenue, but sales fell in stores and online as well.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2023

Dick’s cuts jobs as theft takes a bite out of profit

The athletics retailer rolled out a business optimization plan to streamline its cost structure, while executives called theft an “increasingly serious issue.”

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 22, 2023

Away lays off 22, including chief commercial officer

To better align with its growth strategy, the travel brand in May reduced its workforce, including CCO Laura Willensky.

By Dani James • Aug. 22, 2023

Retail leaders struggle to find budget for emerging tech goals, study finds

Industry leaders want broader adoption of emerging technologies, but concerns over cost and finding business value stand in their way.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2023

Lee, Wrangler parent taps new CFO

Kontoor Brands has named Joe Alkire to the finance post as CFO Rustin Welton retires. The company also recently reduced its global workforce.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 22, 2023

QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023

Amazon Shipping relaunches, offering sellers delivery on outside channels

The service can deliver goods in two to five business days for shipments within the contiguous U.S.

By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2023

Boxed acquired by MSG Distributors

The regional distributor of consumables and household products said it will work to continue serving Boxed’s customers, vendors and brands.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023

Reebok opens its first full-line store in Mexico

The brand is attempting a comeback since Adidas sold it at a major loss to Authentic Brands Group two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2023

Skechers signs Harry Kane, plans soccer debut

The footwear company will launch its first soccer cleat, the SKX_01, in the U.K. and Europe in September.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2023

Happy Socks appoints new CEO

Alexander Meyer comes to the company from The Bay, where he served as chief customer officer.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2023

Gaining store-level insights to help reduce energy use

Companies worldwide are establishing sustainability goals – typically focused on reducing energy consumption thus improving their carbon footprint.

Aug. 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer

The suit filed by a Target stockholder alleges that the retailer misled shareholders over the effect its ESG efforts would have on its performance.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023