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Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization
Matt Lucas will guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, while Kyle Gorman was promoted to vice president of distribution.
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Sponsored by Sensormatic SolutionsSmarter stores start behind the scenes
AI technology has brought us closer than ever before to realizing the standard vision of “smart stores,” but the role it plays in that evolution isn’t what many picture.
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Amazon allegedly pushed vendors to set higher prices at Target, Walmart
California's attorney general office claims the e-commerce giant worked with brands, including Levi’s and Hanes, to raise prices on products on competitor websites.
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Primark to be spun off into stand-alone company
Parent company Associated British Foods plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027.
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Lululemon launches e-commerce in Mexico, expands brick-and-mortar presence
The company will open eight stores in the country this year, as it continues to push its international operations.
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Why Allbirds is eating crow
The DTC footwear brand may have overestimated its customers’ appreciation for sustainability, and underappreciated their desire for fashion.
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Richard Baker claps back, moves to quash subpoena in Saks Global bankruptcy case
The retailer’s former executive chairman said he’s been locked out of his company email and doesn’t have all the details a group of creditors is seeking.
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Vuori taps Rothy’s exec for first product chief
Heather Archibald, who has also held roles at RH and Gap Inc., will oversee design, merchandising and sourcing for the brand.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover
The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.
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Target to open 6 new stores in May
The mass retailer is leaning into larger store footprints, with most of the new locations topping its average square footage.
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Uber Eats launches retail returns
The delivery company wants to solve one of the biggest pain points in retail, and is starting with companies like Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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For luxury retailers, value is a vibe
Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.
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Kendra Scott eyes expansion with first business chief
Adrienne Gernand, a veteran of Gap Inc., will be responsible for expanding the brand’s assortment and global reach.
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Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York
The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.
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Deep DiveAre retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?
The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.
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Filings from QVC Group in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
QVC Group follows through on bankruptcy, readies itself for a new live-shopping era
The Chapter 11 process applies only to U.S. entities and will be swift, as the company has a plan to drastically reduce its $6.6 billion debt.
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Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive
The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026.
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Inside American Eagle’s latest bet on Sydney Sweeney for its summer campaign
Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details the next chapter of a tie-up that proved highly successful — and controversial — for the Gen Z denim retailer.
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Backcountry acquires Coalatree as it debuts brand incubator
The retailer, which bought cycling company Velotech in September, is looking for more partnerships with up-and-coming brands.
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CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch
The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said.
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Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values
Michelle Gass took the stage at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the brand’s heritage and evolution.
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Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy
The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.
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Bath & Body Works pulls back on laundry offering
CEO Daniel Heaf spoke at the Semafor World Economy summit about refocusing on core product categories and improving the online business.
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Stanley 1913’s approach to product development through diversity
Executive Graham Nearn spoke to Retail Dive about how Stanley is expanding its offerings as it grows into a global brand.
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QVC Group preps bankruptcy filing
The television shopping network is buckling under billions in debt as losses pile up.
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Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit
Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.
