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The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private
The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.
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Gap names new global chief marketing officer amid push to revitalize brand
Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.
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Qurate Retail Group swings to a net loss as revenue falls 11% in Q1
The company's U.S. QVC and HSN unit saw sales decrease 4% during the period, citing declines in home and apparel.
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Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
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Lululemon leans into pickleball with Life Time partnership
The tie-up, which makes the athletics retailer the official apparel partner of Life Time pickleball and tennis, also involves event collaborations.
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Pacsun and Formula 1 showcase new sports collection at Miami pop-up
The Gen Z retailer leveraged the Miami Grand Prix racing event to unveil pieces in the collection.
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The running list of major retail bankruptcies
In April, Express, Pirch and 99 Cents Only all filed for bankruptcy, just weeks after Joann and The Body Shop.
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Heydude still a drag on Crocs in Q1
Former Ulta exec Susan Healey has been appointed chief financial officer, replacing Anne Mehlman, now Crocs brand chief.
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Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model
The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.
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Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’
Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.
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Brooks Running reports ‘highest quarterly results in brand’s history’
The DTC brand said its Q1 success is due in part to its multichannel strategy and product innovation.
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Amazon extends transition period for low inventory fee
The company said it would credit the fees for a few more weeks and added some exceptions as it considered ways to incentivize optimal product supply.
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores
The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston.
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Miniso opens at American Dream Mall
The company continues to grow its store footprint in the U.S. and abroad following a surge in sales last year.
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Meati bucks trend and gets $100M funding boost
While the alternative meat sector has been struggling to raise funds, the Boulder-based company is on its way to becoming a household name.
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The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?
Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.
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Beyond Inc. focuses on brand differentiation as losses widen in Q1
The company is expected to relaunch Zulily in Q3 as it looks to build out sister brands Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.
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Daily Harvest launches at Target
The expansion into 250 of the mass merchant’s stores comes as the DTC food brand builds out its wholesale footprint with retailers like Costco and Wegmans.
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Amazon’s Summer Beauty Haul returns
The beauty savings event is back for the second year — following the company teasing a July return to Prime Day.
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Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout
An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.
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Rally House grows to over 200 locations
The family-owned sports retailer doubled its store count in a little over than two years and has plans for continued expansion.
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NRF objects to Visa-Mastercard settlement
The National Retail Federation recently lashed out at a landmark legal settlement, calling the pact a “meager and temporary” relief.
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Impossible Foods’ Americana ads address the meat problem — with more meat
The plant-based brand’s first campaign under a new visual identity targets meat eaters looking for options that are better for public health and the planet.
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Macy’s chooses 26 entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain
In addition to education and funding, “The Workshop at Macy’s” provides various opportunities to sell via the department store.
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
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