How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

Agile fulfillment means retailers receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Nov. 27, 2023

Salt Life continues brick-and-mortar expansion with Virginia store opening next month

With this new location, the apparel brand will have opened seven stores in 2023, bringing its total to 28.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 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

Kohl’s CEO shifts focus back to stores: ‘The digital business is really what’s bringing us down’

The department store notched more declines in Q3. But store comps were stronger, thanks in part to its Sephora partnership, and margins grew.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2023

Walgreens to close some stores for Thanksgiving, joining retail trend

The company’s decision was based in part on employee feedback, an executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2023

Retailers brace for cyberthreat feast ahead of Thanksgiving shopping weekend

A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.

By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2023

Kohl’s president, COO exits after less than a year

Dave Alves took on the roles this spring.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2023

New Crate and Barrel NYC flagship is the ‘future of the brand’

The Flatiron location is the retailer’s first immersive store, and employs designers who will travel to local shoppers’ homes.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 20, 2023

Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations

Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 20, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

At the same time, home goods company Surya acquired the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand, with plans to start shipping products in Q1.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023

Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

Solving problems and designing tailored experiences with retail environmental design.

By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Nov. 20, 2023

Amazon confirms ‘several hundred’ will be let go from Alexa unit

The decision comes during a year when the e-commerce giant has eliminated tens of thousands of roles.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 17, 2023

REI vows to fight union allegations, puncturing its progressive reputation

Unionized store workers this week filed 80 unfair labor practice charges against the outdoor retailer, alleging bad faith bargaining and retaliation.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2023

Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

Walmart thinking ‘more cautiously’ about the consumer amid volatile sales trends

CFO John David Rainey warned of “somewhat uneven” sales, which led to softness at the end of October, but noted things looked better in November.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 16, 2023

NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dr. Martens names CFO and 7-Eleven unveils a holiday collection

The shoe company also announced its first chief brand officer, while the c-store released apparel and merch for the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 16, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s new CEO exited. Now what?

Jonathan Johnson bet it all on the home retailer, rebranding Overstock in the process. Then activists called for his ouster.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 16, 2023

Amazon unveils heavy-lifting warehouse robot Titan

A fulfillment center in San Antonio is the first to use the technology in its operations to carry larger and bulkier items.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

Target CEO touts ‘meaningful improvement’ in profits even as revenue falls 4.2%

The retailer said easing inflation could bring shoppers back to discretionary categories as it adds updated merchandise for the holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2023

Amid another leadership shakeup, Nike hires ex-Amazon Fashion chief

Muge Erdirik Dogan spent 16 years at the e-commerce giant, leading the apparel business for three. Her hire is just one of a slew of changes Nike announced.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2023

Amazon expands Buy with Prime features in time for the holidays

Prime members can access a live chat, streamlined returns and order tracking when they use Buy with Prime on other brands’ online stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2023

Android or iOS: When and why to use either for delivering innovative retail device experiences

Ensure you’re using the right decision criteria to deliver exceptional customer experiences and set yourself up for long-term success.

Nov. 15, 2023

BuyBuy Baby announces locations of 11 store openings ahead of holidays

The retailer is touting a more personalized in-store experience with plans to relaunch its online store this fall.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 14, 2023

Toys R Us to open flagship store in Mall of America

The toy brand, which will open the new location before Thanksgiving, also has a store at American Dream and a national presence inside Macy’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

Express Inc. CFO is out

Jason Judd arrived from Big Lots just last year, before the recent appointment of Stewart Glendinning as CEO.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2023