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Instant Pot Brands names new chief commercial officer
The kitchen appliance brand also announced a leader of marketing, e-commerce and consumer care as it carves a path post-bankruptcy.
By Howard Ruben • May 31, 2024 -
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Bark taps former exec for chief DTC officer
Meghan Knoll, who was previously the CEO of Cat Person, will return to the pet retailer to oversee its DTC efforts.
By Cara Salpini • May 31, 2024 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
From drones to smart fitting rooms, to cashless purchases to virtual meditation, how the consumer engages with retailers continue to evolve.
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Gap Inc. turns a corner as all brands notch gains in Q1
Under CEO Richard Dickson, who arrived last August, the apparel retailer is working to improve operational efficiencies as well as brand storytelling.
By Daphne Howland • May 31, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores
The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024 -
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Ulta cuts guidance as it loses share in prestige beauty
The beauty retailer said 1,000 new points of distribution in the category have opened in the past two years, a possible nod to Kohl’s Sephora tie-up.
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Home Depot names EVP of customer experience
Jordan Broggi is stepping into the role, along with retaining leadership of the company’s online business, as Matt Carey is set to retire.
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Nordstrom Rack continues to overshadow the department store in Q1
Both banners enjoyed sales increases, though margins were challenged by shrink caused by theft in its transportation network.
By Daphne Howland • May 31, 2024 -
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Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout, reduce new store openings
Despite a 6% Q1 net sales rise and performance that beat analyst expectations, shrink remains a significant headwind, CEO says.
By Nate Delesline III • May 31, 2024 -
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Rhone gets into made-to-measure apparel using 3D tech
The company’s Custom Made by Rhone technology captures a customer’s exact measurements in order to make a tailored product.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 30, 2024 -
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Foot Locker: ‘I think it’s fair to say Nike’s going back on offense’
The retailer, which saw sales fall nearly 3% in Q1, teased a return to growth with Nike later this year and expressed excitement about upcoming innovation.
By Cara Salpini • May 30, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree acquires 99 Cents Only’s North American IP
The retailer also bought up the rights to 170 store leases, with plans to rebrand and reopen them “as early as fall 2024.”
By Nate Delesline III • May 30, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Lee Peterson and the hard truth about retail stores
E-commerce keeps growing because it’s easier to shop online. To survive, brick and mortar needs a good reason, too.
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Gildan reinstates Glenn Chamandy as CEO
The activewear company’s founder was fired in December 2023 but is back in the top spot after a months-long battle between the previous board and activist investor Browning West.
By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2024 -
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1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization
The gift provider is placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.
By Max Garland • May 30, 2024 -
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Debit cards face rising digital wallet competition: report
Roughly 72% of consumers say they swipe, dip or tap a debit card at the point of sale, a larger portion than credit cards, checks and digital wallets, according to a consumer survey by research firm J.D. Power.
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Chewy posts 3.1% sales gain in Q1, announces $500M share repurchase program
The online pet retailer boosted its profits during the quarter even as its active customer base continues to shrink.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sets a record with billion-dollar Q1
The retailer is considering more brand extensions as one way to maintain its momentum.
By Daphne Howland • May 29, 2024 -
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Beyond Yoga expands on the West Coast with new store in Washington state
This is the lifestyle brand’s second store outside of California and seventh overall.
By Suzette Parmley • May 29, 2024 -
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Petco names new chief stores officer as COO exits
The pet retailer also fired its chief merchandising and supply chain officer and named five people to its executive leadership team.
By Nate Delesline III • May 29, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods is taking share ‘across the board’ as sales stay strong
As it expands House of Sport, openings of the experiential format at local malls are driving meaningful traffic growth to those shopping centers.
By Cara Salpini • May 29, 2024 -
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DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue
The plaintiffs, including the National Retail Federation, filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.”
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Dollar Tree confirms more layoffs at corporate office
The discounter has recently reviewed its underperforming Family Dollar business, shifted its pricing strategy and overhauled its leadership.
By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2024 -
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Mizzen+Main continues Southern expansion with Alabama opening
Located in Birmingham, the store is the brand’s 11th overall and first in the state.
By Suzette Parmley • May 28, 2024 -
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Vuori opens first store in China
The store marks the athleisure brand’s 67th location as it works toward a goal of opening 100 stores by 2026.
By Howard Ruben • May 28, 2024 -
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GameStop raises $933M from stock sale
The funds could go toward acquisitions or investments, which may be important as its core business shrinks.
By Nate Delesline III • May 28, 2024
