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

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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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2023

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 Dani James • Sept. 21, 2023

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

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

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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023

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 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

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

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

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

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 Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023

Figs names new chief technology officer

The healthcare apparel brand has tapped Mark Bixby for the role, who brings experience from GameStop and Chewy.

By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2023

Target, Macy’s announce seasonal hiring plans

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2023

Stitch Fix cost cuts pay off as Q4, full-year losses narrow

But sales declines continue, and the apparel box retailer has decided to shutter its U.K. operation by the end of its first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon asks sellers to bring Black Friday inventory in early

Fulfillment center employees will shift their focus from receiving to order processing in November, the company told sellers.

By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023

RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy

The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2023

Land’s End interim takes permanent CFO seat

Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 18, 2023

Grabango lays off employees across several departments

The frictionless checkout provider declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2023

Understanding the ROI of warehouse management to supercharge your peak season

Supply chain leaders need to invest in tech, but finding the right technology can be challenging.

Sept. 18, 2023

Sephora names Artemis Patrick the next CEO of its North America region

Patrick will become president of Sephora North America on Oct. 2 and will take over fully for Jean-André Rougeot when he retires in April next year.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2023

American Eagle sues Westfield San Francisco Centre over ‘neglect’ and ‘turning a blind eye to rampant criminal activity’

But the legal maneuver could be complicated by the mall owner’s decision earlier this year to hand the keys of the property over to its lender.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2023

True Religion opens first new store in 4 years in Atlanta

After surviving two bankruptcies in the last six years, the retailer is turning its attention back to stores, with plans to add more “in the right markets.”

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 15, 2023