Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases

The new capability enables cashierless shopping for softline goods like clothing, fan gear, hats and shoes.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2023

US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 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

Ikea expands on sustainability initiatives with 2 clean energy projects

The home furnishings retailer is installing solar power, and renewable heating and cooling, in multiple locations across the United States.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 20, 2023

Hanes evaluating options for its Champion business

After signing a recent license agreement with G-III, HanesBrands is now weighing additional strategies for the brand, including a potential sale.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 20, 2023

How Toad & Co. is making online resale work

The brand, which controls its own processing and is choosy about what it accepts, so far is turning a profit on the zooming side gig.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2023

Figs names new chief technology officer

The healthcare apparel brand has tapped Mark Bixby for the role, who brings experience from GameStop and Chewy.

By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2023

Target, Macy’s announce seasonal hiring plans

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2023

Stitch Fix cost cuts pay off as Q4, full-year losses narrow

But sales declines continue, and the apparel box retailer has decided to shutter its U.K. operation by the end of its first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon asks sellers to bring Black Friday inventory in early

Fulfillment center employees will shift their focus from receiving to order processing in November, the company told sellers.

By Max Garland • Sept. 19, 2023

RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy

The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2023

Land’s End interim takes permanent CFO seat

Bernard McCracken is the latest chief accounting officer to be promoted to a public company’s top finance role. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 18, 2023

Grabango lays off employees across several departments

The frictionless checkout provider declined to specify the number of impacted team members, though multiple LinkedIn posts indicate cuts hit 40% of the company.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 18, 2023

Understanding the ROI of warehouse management to supercharge your peak season

Supply chain leaders need to invest in tech, but finding the right technology can be challenging.

Sept. 18, 2023

Sephora names Artemis Patrick the next CEO of its North America region

Patrick will become president of Sephora North America on Oct. 2 and will take over fully for Jean-André Rougeot when he retires in April next year.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2023

American Eagle sues Westfield San Francisco Centre over ‘neglect’ and ‘turning a blind eye to rampant criminal activity’

But the legal maneuver could be complicated by the mall owner’s decision earlier this year to hand the keys of the property over to its lender.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2023

True Religion opens first new store in 4 years in Atlanta

After surviving two bankruptcies in the last six years, the retailer is turning its attention back to stores, with plans to add more “in the right markets.”

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 15, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon moves into former Lord & Taylor building, Belk celebrates 135 years

The e-commerce giant took over the New York City space previously occupied by the department store, while Belk plans a party in honor of its first location.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 15, 2023

Joann undergoes restructuring, layoffs

The craft retailer, which is still operating without a permanent CEO, said it’s “exploring every opportunity” to drive growth and operate more efficiently.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 14, 2023

Nordstrom shuffles leadership, again

Among a flurry of appointments, the retailer announced a new chief merchant, Rack president and president of Nordstrom stores.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 14, 2023

Amazon boosts pay, education and child care benefits for delivery drivers

The investment in drivers comes at the same time as other logistics companies are upping wages through contract negotiations, and drivers, including at Amazon, are looking to unionize.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 14, 2023

Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers

Nike denied the allegations and said it is "deeply committed to ethical and responsible manufacturing."

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 14, 2023

Walmart expands Express Delivery to 10 pm

The retailer’s Live Shopper feature lets customers make last-minute changes while their order is being fulfilled.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 13, 2023

REI brings on Levi’s vet to lead merchandising team

Jackie Major has joined the retailer as its new vice president of merchandise planning and inventory management.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 13, 2023

Target partners with Kendra Scott in time for the holidays

The collaboration on a collection of affordable jewelry and accessories will hit stores with holiday shoppers in the mood for good deals.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2023

Tommy John appoints new CEO

The underwear brand will focus on wholesale expansion under Cheryl Abel-Hodges, who previously served as CEO of Calvin Klein.

By Dani James • Sept. 13, 2023