Wayfair names new chief marketing officer

Bob Sherwin is exiting the company after 10 years, with Paul Toms taking over the position.

By Dani James • July 26, 2023

Retailers hail tentative agreement between UPS and Teamsters

While industry groups expressed relief at the breakthrough, uncertainty remains unless and until the new contract is ratified by union members.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 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

Bath & Body Works picks CVS, Merck alum for CFO

Eva Boratto joins the Columbus, Ohio-based personal products maker — long a familiar storefront inside many retail properties — as it shifts away from malls.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 26, 2023

Casper appoints new sales, marketing executives

Brad Bailey joins as chief sales officer and Jeff Willard as chief growth and marketing officer. The move comes after Casper sold its Canadian operations in April.

By Dani James • July 25, 2023

Apollo Global Management makes equity investment in PetSmart

The deal expands backing of private equity investors alongside UK-based BC Partners.

By Nate Delesline III • July 25, 2023

Adidas raises guidance after successful Yeezy drop

The first sale of leftover inventory slashed 250 million euros from its projected operating loss, and further drops could help even more.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2023

Stitch Fix technology chief exits

The departure of Sachin Dhawan, who took the CTO post only last year, may mean that newly arrived CEO Matt Baer is building his own team.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2023

Period care brand August appoints marketing VP

Diane Lewis marks the first marketing hire for the menstruation brand, which hopes to expand its retail channels and presence. 

By Dani James • July 24, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch opens new Fifth Avenue storefront

The New York City location offers women’s and men’s collections and shop-in-shops of Abercrombie Kids and activewear brand YPB.

By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2023

Gap Inc. taps Alo Yoga president to lead Athleta

Chris Blakeslee led the growing DTC fitness brand and its sibling Bella Canvas basics company for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

Celebrity-backed retail brands are choosing malls for brick-and-mortar expansion: JLL

The acceleration of e-commerce coupled with altered shopping behavior as a result of the pandemic helped fuel growth for these brands.

By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2023

Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2023

Chewy names interim CFO to replace retiring Mario Marte

Marte is stepping down from the pet retailer later this month. He helped take the e-commerce company public in 2019.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023

Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2023

How adaptive asset-light retail models can engage Gen Z’s shopping habits

How retailers are adapting their go-to-market models, in order to maximize their relevance to Gen Z’s shopping preferences.

July 24, 2023

5 reasons why VPs of Supply Chain should be investing in an AS/RS solution

As VPs of Supply Chain for retail companies plan for the future, investing in AS/RS presents an innovative strategy for expanding the potential of their warehouse operations. 

July 24, 2023

Brooklinen co-founder steps down as CEO

Rich Fulop, who has led the DTC bedding brand since its inception in 2014, will remain a board member. A search is underway for a permanent replacement.

By Caroline Jansen • July 21, 2023

Tula CEO steps down

Savannah Sachs is exiting after five years in the position. The move follows the brand's 2022 acquisition by Procter & Gamble.

By Dani James • July 21, 2023

Carhartt expands its resale program to allow mail-in trades

The workwear brand’s Reworked partnership with Trove will allow it to reach customers throughout the U.S. by the end of 2023.

By Laurel Deppen • July 21, 2023

Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023. 

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2023

Lowe’s expands shop-in-shop partnership with Petco to 300 stores

Both companies are strategically growing their operations to better serve rural communities. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2023

Dollar General seeks to increase supplier diversity

The discount retailer said the move will help provide more relevant products to customers.

By Nate Delesline III • July 20, 2023

Macy’s unveils first brand in private label revamp

The development of the women’s apparel brand, On 34th, was led by former Target merchants and will be available next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2023

Cuup acquired by FullBeauty Brands

The digitally native intimates brand shares a similar focus on size inclusivity with FullBeauty, which acquired Eloquii in April.

By Dani James • July 20, 2023

Estée Lauder takes down some systems following cyberattack

ALPHV, the ransomware threat actor taking credit for the attack, threatened to reveal more information about the data it claims to have stolen from the cosmetics conglomerate.

By Matt Kapko • July 20, 2023