Lululemon looks to increase supplier diversity for corporate buying

The athleisure brand said it will increase the volume of buying from vendors owned and operated by underrepresented groups in its non-merchandise spend. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 3, 2023

Retail layoffs in January spiked 3,225% year over year: report

Job cuts in the industry that month, which amounted to 13,000, came second only to tech.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 3, 2023

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How retailers are deploying in-store technology

Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.

By Retail Dive staff

Kohl’s chooses Tom Kingsbury as permanent CEO

Kingsbury, who was previously the CEO of Burlington Stores, has been the retailer's interim chief since the departure of Michelle Gass last year.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 3, 2023

Amazon plans further improvements to Prime membership as Q4 sales slip

As the e-commerce giant focuses on further tightening its operations, it will continue to add to the many perks members enjoy, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General reaches store milestone and REI lays off staff

The discount chain opened its 19,000th store in Missouri this week while the outdoor retailer is cutting 8% of its headquarters workforce.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2023

Missed interest payment signals Bed Bath & Beyond ‘out of options’

Analysts think the retailer is out of time and money. Meanwhile, the company closed a distribution center in Texas, impacting hundreds of employees.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 2, 2023

Williams-Sonoma reorganizes executive team

Among a slew of changes, the company promoted Marta Benson to CEO of Pottery Barn Brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023

Macy’s to sell Tracee Ellis Ross’ haircare brand online, in stores

The move marks Pattern’s first partnership with a department store and adds to its growing list of retail partners, which include Ulta and Sephora.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023

Nike vet joins Crate and Barrel Holdings as COO

Mike Brewer spent two decades at the athletics retailer in a variety of roles across sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 2, 2023

REI lays off more than 150 employees

The job cuts, which amount to 8% of its corporate workforce, come as the retailer attempts to return to profitability.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2023

Magic Spoon expands retail launch to 6,800 stores

The cereal brand, which was only available online until last summer, will be sold at Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, as well as more Target locations.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2023

Nike sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Kohl’s lays off 60 at corporate headquarters

Many of the affected employees worked in the marketing or merchandising departments, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 1, 2023

Reporter’s Notebook: The New Orleans menswear shop that brought Zegna to America

Trends may come and trends may go, but as long as men wear clothing, century-old Rubensteins will be in business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Dollar General CFO to retire

John Garratt will exit this June. Meanwhile, the company just opened its 19,000th store.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 2023

Tom Brady’s activewear brand launches at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The brand will be available on the athletics retailer’s website and at its House of Sport locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

Canada Goose, Francesca’s launch resale options

The used goods market is booming, crossing categories and price points, and is mostly growing online with the help of third-party platforms.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2023

Skims appoints chief commercial officer

Robert Norton brings leadership experience from Moncler and Roberto Cavalli to the direct-to-consumer brand.

By Dani James • Jan. 31, 2023

Destination XL names COO

Dara Pauker, who previously worked as a consultant for the company, joins the retailer as it continues to take market share after a dramatic turnaround.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 30, 2023

Unilever names new CEO

Hein Schumacher takes the helm of the CPG giant in July. Alan Jope announced his retirement in September.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond to close all Harmon stores

The retailer will also close an additional 87 of its namesake stores as a potential bankruptcy filing looms.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2023

Vera Bradley shakes up leadership, takes full ownership of Pura Vida

The DTC brand’s founders left, along with much of Vera Bradley’s C-suite, as new CEO Jacqueline Ardrey slashes costs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2023

Saks focuses on men with new ambassador program

The invite-only program comes as the department store is expanding its menswear offering at its New York City flagship.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

5 CEOs to watch in 2023

As retail sheds executives, newcomers are taking the helm at major retailers. They face individual hurdles, alongside industrywide challenges like inflation.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 30, 2023

Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023