Operations: Page 89

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    Target’s Q2 profits beat expectations despite soft sales

    The retailer also acknowledged controversy over its Pride month assortment affected performance.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Macy’s names chief customer and digital officer

    Massimo Magni, who has over 20 years of experience with McKinsey & Company, joins the retailer as it is investing billions in technology.

    By • Aug. 16, 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
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    What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

    Longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson is taking the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Grove Collaborative co-founder out as CEO

    Stuart Landesberg will exit the chief executive role Wednesday, being succeeded by former Zulily and Shopbop CEO Jeff Yurcisin.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Home Depot positive on full year as Q2 beats expectations

    Although sales of big-ticket items are down, the retailer is expanding its offering in the hand tools, kitchen and bath sectors.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Destination XL extends CEO’s contract

    Harvey Kanter will stay with the company as its president and chief executive through August 2026.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • A Columbia Sportswear store front is pictured through a window, showing mannequins in outdoor wear.
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    Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

    Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Serta Simmons Bedding names COO amid turnaround

    The company appointed a number of new executives this summer after it filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year. 

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Neiman Marcus cuts corporate staff to boost cross-functional collaboration

    The department store said less than 1% of its workforce is affected by the latest layoffs as it continues to implement a strategy unveiled in February.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Consumer product maker Amyris files for bankruptcy, lays off another 260 workers

    The biotech company’s entire portfolio of brands, which includes JVN, Biossance and Rose Inc., is also up for sale.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

    Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Wolverine Worldwide fires CEO as company reports weak Q2

    The shoe and apparel company has moved to strengthen and reorganize its brand portfolio in recent years.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Tapestry agrees to buy rival fashion house Capri for $8.5B

    The Michael Kors brand has already emerged as a problem to solve, at what will be the fourth largest luxury house in the world.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

    Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while product introductions are at their highest in three years.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    MycoWorks releases details on new commercial-scale plant

    The mushroom biofiber firm’s 136,000-square-foot facility, set to begin operating in September, could supply millions of square feet of its Reishi leather alternative.

    By Lara Ewen • Aug. 10, 2023
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    ThredUp, The RealReal take different paths to profitability

    Both online resale companies are focusing more on consignment and are exploring other, higher-margin revenue streams as well.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Topo Designs taps company vet as CEO

    The outdoor apparel brand appointed the brand’s chief operating officer, Matt Williams, as its chief executive, succeeding co-founder Mark Hansen.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Target to expand Starbucks curbside pickup service nationwide

    The retailer is leaning in on providing a more full-service curbside experience for customers. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 9, 2023
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    J. Crew taps apparel veteran Adrienne Lazarus to lead Madewell

    Most recently Lazarus co-led DTC intimates brand Cuup, and has held leadership roles at Intermix, Ann Taylor, Bandier and Frye.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Rite Aid CTO out as new chief marketer joins

    Justin Mennen left the company at the end of July. Meanwhile, the retailer named a new chief marketing officer as well as a chief information officer.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Amazon sets a second Prime sale for October, again

    Last year the e-commerce giant also upended the holiday shopping calendar with its early event.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Staples taps DoorDash for same-day delivery

    Just in time for back-to-school season, nearly 1,000 Staples locations are now available on the DoorDash marketplace. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Amazon’s frictionless checkout powers Pittsburgh campus c-store

    Although its Just Walk Out technology has yet to take off at retail locations, the company is having some success connecting with universities.

    By Jeff Wells • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Rally House opens 7 stores in one weekend

    The family-owned sports and merchandise retailer says it now has more than 160 stores in 17 states.

    By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Seizing momentum, L.L. Bean expands store fleet, wholesale

    The outdoor retailer will open two stores in New England and two in Canada, and is partnering with Dillard’s, Moosejaw and 10 independent shops.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023