The Weekly Closeout: Lowe’s partners with Carhartt and JLo Beauty launches at Macy’s

The workwear brand is coming to Lowe’s, while Jennifer Lopez’s skin care and beauty line is at the department store just in time for the holidays. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2023

In challenge to Etsy, Artisans Cooperative marketplace launches

The platform, which focuses on selling handmade goods, was formed as a result of the Etsy strike last year over seller fee hikes.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2023

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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

The RealReal CFO to step down

Still in its quest for profitability, and amid financial struggles, Robert Julian is leaving the position after two years with the company.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 4, 2023

Walgreens CIO Hsiao Wang out amid C-suite shakeup

The company has brought in seasoned exec Neal Sample to make "near-term" technology decisions, according to an email sent to employees.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 4, 2023

Liquid Death hires ex-White Claw executive as its first chief commercial officer

With the water brand reportedly considering an IPO in 2024, Stephen Ballard will be responsible for growing sales.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2023

Macy’s sets out to triple its off-mall fleet in less than 2 years

As its smaller format shows promising results, the department store is shifting gears. Closing more mall-based anchors may be inevitable.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2023

Is Amazon just another retailer? The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t think so.

The e-commerce giant and others skeptical of the commission’s antitrust claims say the FTC has an uphill court battle, in part because Amazon’s behavior is just old-fashioned retail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2023

Walmart’s chief sustainability officer talks ESG priorities, challenges

In an increasingly politicized environment, the retailer is relying on a three-part litmus test to assess climate, labor and social issues, Kathleen McLaughlin said at a Goldman Sachs event.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2023

Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 2, 2023

Newell Brands, former CEO to pay fines over SEC charges of misleading investors

The Yankee Candle owner will shell out $12.5 million in a settlement as it continues to suffer sales and profit declines.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2023

Walmart scraps degree requirements for some corporate jobs

The move reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 2, 2023

DOJ files lawsuit against eBay for violating Clean Air Act

The online retailer is being accused of the sale of illegal aftermarket defeat devices, which increase auto pollution emissions and harm public health.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 2, 2023

11 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2023

From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and The Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 2, 2023

Lululemon enacts layoffs amid Peloton partnership

Approximately 120 Lululemon Studio employees are impacted following the brand's announcement that it will stop selling its Mirror device.

By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Lee launches unisex collection and Barbie fever hits Wrangler

The genderless line was created with Chinese streetwear brand Roaringwild. Meanwhile, the blockbuster movie inspired a 40-piece collection.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 29, 2023

Shopify invests in wholesale marketplace Faire

Through the partnership, Faire will become Shopify’s recommended wholesale provider.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023

Amazon expanding program in which items ship without added packaging

The company can help sellers redesign products' packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2023

GameStop names Ryan Cohen CEO

The move places the manager of the video game retailer's largest shareholder in charge of the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 28, 2023

Showfields closes New York store in Manhattan

The retailer closed its Miami location in July and will focus on its stores still open in Brooklyn and Washington, D.C. 

By Dani James • Sept. 28, 2023

Sycamore to buy Chico’s for $1B

The agreement strikes a deal that eluded the private equity firm four years ago, despite repeated attempts then to acquire the women’s apparel retailer.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2023

Lululemon to discontinue Mirror as it teams up with Peloton

Peloton will be Lululemon’s digital fitness content provider, and co-branded apparel began selling through Peloton in select locations in October.

By Dani James • Sept. 28, 2023

Kohl’s appoints former Tuesday Morning CEO as director of stores

Fred Hand, who was also the previous COO of Burlington, will oversee the retailer’s more than 1,100 stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2023

Square adds merchant tools

Block’s merchant business, facing stiffer competition in the point-of-sale space, has added about a dozen new features for its sellers.

By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 28, 2023

‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2023

Retail shrink, theft changed little in 2022

But more retailers are concerned about escalating violence in stores, which experts say carries other costs beyond shrink.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 27, 2023