Macy’s taps international department store veteran as Bloomingdale’s CEO

Olivier Bron, with stints at Central and Robinson Department Stores in Thailand and Galeries Lafayette in Paris, replaces longtime chief Tony Spring.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2023

Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory

While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 12, 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

RH predicts market challenges will persist as sales fall 19%

Net income tumbled 37% in Q2 as the retailer faces industrywide challenges, including the highest mortgage rates in 20 years.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 11, 2023

Macy’s quietly began selling Brooks Brothers sub-brand in August

"B by Brooks Brothers" is priced lower and features wool-polyester blends, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the centuries-old menswear brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2023

Dollar General automates South Carolina distribution center

The technology will enable the retailer to process thousands of additional SKUs from its warehouse and improve storage.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2023

Joann eyes $60M in product cost savings as suppliers offer concessions

The craft retailer thinks it can cut $200 million in business costs, the bulk of which comes from its supply chain as inflation eases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2023

Princess Polly opens first US store

The apparel brand's new store in Los Angeles will host events and marks a milestone in its global expansion. 

By Dani James • Sept. 8, 2023

Express CEO Tim Baxter resigns

Stewart Glendinning, who comes to the retailer from Tyson Foods, has been appointed to the chief executive role. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2023

NRF acquires Reverse Logistics Association

“RLA’s reverse logistics expertise will help our members to ‘close the loop’ and accelerate the emergence of the circular economy,” NRF CEO Matthew Shay said. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2023

Walmart lowers starting wage for some store workers

Newly hired employees who stock shelves or fulfill online orders are no longer being offered an extra dollar per hour.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2023

Forever 21 data breach impacts over half a million people

An unauthorized third party accessed some of the retailer's systems between January and March. The company is offering identity theft services to those impacted.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 7, 2023

Books-A-Million to use Walmart GoLocal for same-day, next-day delivery

The service will launch in the Midwest and Southeast, ultimately expanding in the coming weeks across all of the book retailer’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2023

Bankruptcy court approves Party City exit plan, slashing nearly $1B in debt

The company specializes in making and selling products for celebrations and took a hit when those fell off during the height of the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2023

Sweetwater names CEO

Mike Clem has been promoted to the chief executive role and replaces John Hopkins, who is retiring after over 30 years with the company. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 7, 2023

Dollar General makes 5 top executive promotions

The discounter named new leaders of global supply chain as well as inventory and demand management.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 7, 2023

With supply chain ‘in a good place,’ Abercrombie & Fitch cuts inventory by 30%

The apparel company is running leaner stocks with freight costs down, receipts speeding up and open capacity in factories.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023

[Podcast] Elevated Retail CX

Elevated Retail CX is a three-part podcast series that explores how brick-and-mortar locations can raise the bar on customer experience.

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Grubhub, Amazon team up on automated campus c-store

Students at the Loyola University Maryland store will scan a QR code in the food delivery app to enter the frictionless shop and pay for items.

By Jessica Loder • Sept. 6, 2023

Express Inc. leans on cost cuts as sales, profits plummet

The apparel conglomerate is facing consumer demand for promotional pricing and has had to correct some fashion misses at its namesake.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2023

Target offers more details on its ‘secret sauce’ delivery strategy

The retailer recently opened its 10th sortation center and is testing larger capacity vehicles for delivery.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 6, 2023

Birchbox restarts fulfillment under new ownership

The beauty subscription company raised membership prices and started shipping monthly boxes to existing customers.

By Dani James • Sept. 6, 2023

Ulta Beauty nearly triples ship-from-store locations

The fulfillment method offers faster and more cost-effective deliveries to customers, CEO Dave Kimbell said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2023

Under Armour taps John Varvatos as chief design officer

The fashion designer has already been working with the struggling athletic apparel brand for some time this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2023

Wolverine World Wide sells US leathers business to New Balance

The company also announced a deal to sell Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 5, 2023

Shopify integrates Buy with Prime feature

In a move that alters the companies' relationship, competitors Shopify and Amazon partnered to give Prime customers the payment option.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023