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Profits remain elusive in Q2 as The RealReal’s customers buy lower-priced apparel
Unlike other retailers in recent weeks, the resale site has been hiring and boosting wages to help address inventory shortfalls that hurt sales.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2022 -
Revlon CFO to retire as sales continue shrinking in bankruptcy
The company’s losses have also ballooned, in part because of the high cost of Chapter 11.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.
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Supply chain exec joins Tupperware as company pursues turnaround
Jim Van Ingen will lead the company's manufacturing, procurement and distribution teams to reduce costs.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 10, 2022 -
Can UpWest lead the way forward for Express?
The DTC brand is opening stores, will launch a partnership with a major retailer this year and may be just the thing the specialty retailer was looking for.
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Signet buys Blue Nile for $360M
The deal adds to the jewelry retailer’s luxury portfolio as the retailing climate worsens against the macroeconomic backdrop.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Warby Parker lays off 15% of its corporate workforce, citing changing consumer behavior
The DTC eyewear brand said it’s restructuring in order to be in the best position long term, but that store and customer experience jobs aren’t affected.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Abercrombie & Fitch launches ‘getaway’ store design concept
The retailer wants to make every day feel like the start of a long weekend with a store aesthetic that is a “nod to a chic hotel lobby.”
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 9, 2022 -
The Body Shop expands delivery partnership with Uber
Seventy-five stores will make over 2,000 products available for same-day delivery through the Uber Eats app.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Class action alleges PetSmart training agreement trapped groomers in debt
The agreement required groomers to work two years for the company or pay back the $5,000 training value.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Retail disruptors are turning to layoffs to cut costs and restructure
New companies have grown rapidly by leveraging consumer trends during the pandemic. Now, they’re paying the price amid an economic downturn.
By Dani James • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems
The deal comes with new talent and technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 8, 2022 -
GU to open first store in US
The Uniqlo sister brand will launch a pop-up in New York City this fall.
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 8, 2022 -
Tapestry combines COO, CFO roles
The company announced the retirement of COO Tom Glaser, and said Scott Roe will be taking on the title in addition to his current position as CFO.
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 8, 2022 -
Why running brands are finally making shoes for women
As the sport rises in popularity, brands are breaking from tradition and investing in running shoes that are actually manufactured for a woman’s foot.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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By Mark Grilli, CommerceHub CMO • Aug. 8, 2022 -
Amazon to acquire iRobot for $1.7B
The news means the retailer will have another pathway into the homes of consumers, adding to its existing portfolio of technology.
By Dani James • Aug. 5, 2022 -
ThredUp hires first chief marketer in years
Noelle Sadler joins the company from Lulus and will focus on raising brand awareness and acquiring more young shoppers.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Shopify makes a $100M investment and Jane Fonda fronts campaign for H&M’s Move line
Days after Shopify laid off 10% of its workforce it announced an investment in Klaviyo, while H&M launched a new brand with the help of a fitness icon.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Torrid hires Guitar Center vet as COO, CFO
Tim Martin was named to the dual position, while the company also announced a new CTO.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank on what the brand’s next CEO needs to do
“Drive love for the [Under Armour] brand and the rest will follow,” the founder said on an earnings call earlier this week.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Dick’s Sporting Goods offers accelerated payments to boost supplier diversity
The retailer is expanding its partnership with platform C2FO to provide more working capital opportunities for businesses.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Gucci expands crypto payment options to ApeCoin, Euro Coin
More brands have entered the cryptocurrency and NFT markets despite signs of declining consumer interest.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Neiman Marcus names former Williams Sonoma exec president
Ryan Ross will come into the newly established role in order to strengthen the brand and customer experience.
By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce
The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2022 -
Allbirds lays off 8% of its global corporate workforce
Twenty-three people were let go last week after the footwear brand, facing rising costs, evaluated roles and processes to prep for its next phase of growth.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2022