Wish launches small parcel delivery service

WishPost Smart Parcel will allow shippers who don't sell on the e-commerce platform to use its logistics capabilities.

By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2023

Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are slated to open in January and March, respectively, building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2023

EBay invests in sports trading card company COMC

The two companies also entered a commercial agreement as eBay continues to grow its presence in the category. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its own buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023

These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now?

Some of the biggest names in the industry slowly fade from headlines. While others keep grabbing them for various reasons. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 4, 2023

3 ways retailers can leverage generative AI to stay ahead of the competition

Make data-driven decisions with real consumer purchase data from over 100 million customers and billions of transactions.

Dec. 4, 2023

Little Words Project to open store in Mall of America

The brand, known for its beaded bracelets, will open its 11th store since launching in 2013.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Petco slashes outlook and what’s going on at Uoma Beauty?

The pet retailer missed Q3 estimates, while the makeup brand could be at risk of closure by the UK government. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 1, 2023

Ikea celebrates sales growth with lower prices

The home retailer is dropping prices on hundreds of products and delivering a $54.5 million bonus payout to some of its workers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2023

Claire’s taps Bath & Body Works vet for CFO-COO role

The appointment comes as the retailer is weighing the best time to go public, after withdrawing an IPO earlier this year.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 1, 2023

VF Corp lays off 500 salaried employees amid turnaround

The job cuts come weeks after an activist investor demanded the conglomerate slash $300 million in expenses.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2023

Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023

Best Buy to offer deliveries via DoorDash

The partnership marks the first national consumer electronics retailer available on the DoorDash marketplace. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2023

Dollar Tree may shrink Family Dollar footprint: CEO

Rick Dreiling said the company has initiated a comprehensive review of its Family Dollar banner after it missed expectations in Q3.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 29, 2023

Ralph Lauren veteran takes CFO job at Vince

John Szczepanski takes on a role that has had significant turnover in recent months, as the struggling brand embarks on a turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2023

Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2023

Retailers have a crime problem. It’s in the numbers.

The issue is complex and often clouded by imprecise data. Sometimes from the industry itself.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2023

Macy’s taps new chief marketing officer

Incoming CEO Tony Spring, in one of his first executive appointments, has turned to ex-Caesars Entertainment CMO Sharon Otterman.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2023

Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen announce merger

The upscale convenience store brand plans to combine with the local grocer that has a similar reputation for innovative foodservice and store designs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 28, 2023

Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly rental business turns a profit in Q3

In addition to a swing into the black with $300,000 in operating profit, sales soared 86% at the unit, which also offers some resale.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch sales jump 20% in Q3

The company’s namesake brand posted 30% growth, while Hollister was up 11%. Now it’s a question of sustaining that momentum, analysts said.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2023

Madhappy opens first store

The 2,800-square-foot location is in West Hollywood, California, and features an assortment of its apparel as well as an on-site cafe.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 27, 2023

Home gym company Tonal partners with Best Buy

The brand’s products can be purchased on Best Buy’s website in what the DTC company says is a “large-scale retail expansion.”

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 27, 2023

Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 27, 2023