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Levi's opening 100 more stores as wholesale declines
Consumers are increasingly going to be able to get their Levi's directly from the brand, and they're likely to pay full price, executives said Tuesday.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The department store of the 21st century isn't Macy's
The retailer has whittled its footprint, embraced fresh concepts and unleashed a new strategy. But the magic? It's now found elsewhere.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Tru Kids
New Toys R Us turns to Target to support online sales
The resurrected toy retailer relaunched its website and packed it full of advice and tips for shoppers, but is leaving actual sales to the retail giant.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2019 -
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Bonobos lays off staff amid Walmart's e-commerce reset
News of the layoffs comes on the heels of ModCloth's sale, a possible sign of a strategy shift in the retail giant's digital arm.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Jessica Simpson apparel owner explores sale of unnamed brands
Sequential Brands is considering strategic options after unsolicited offers for labels in its portfolio, as CEO Karen Murray steps down.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Burberry
Burberry, The RealReal pilot resale partnership
As part of the collaboration, customers who consign the designer's pieces will gain access to an in-store shopping experience with the luxury retailer.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Costco expected to 'remain a share gainer' as sales jump 8%
The consistently strong retailer has found ways to boost online sales without sacrificing profit or identity.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Courtesy of ModCloth
Walmart sells ModCloth to financial firm
The retail giant is restructuring its e-commerce unit, unloading the women's apparel brand two and a half years after the acquisition.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Victoria's Secret turns to UK's Bluebella in brand refresh
The company appears to be tweaking its sexy image to one of empowerment as it stakes its comeback in part on collaborations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Lands' End launches branded credit card with customer perks
The apparel company is among the latest to introduce a credit card to boost consumer loyalty.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Bed Bath & Beyond to cut $1B in inventory, hundreds of millions in costs
The retailer increased store closures to 60 by end of the year, but executives hope inventory reduction and other savings will stop the bleeding.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 7, 2019 -
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Deep Dive6 lessons from Blockbuster's demise still relevant to retailers today
Unmanageable debt, shallow consumer knowledge, unsophisticated pricing — the video retailer's bumpy path to liquidation has a familiar ring to it.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 7, 2019 -
These retailers could benefit from Forever 21's bankruptcy
B. Riley FBR analysts think American Eagle, Express and others could pick up nearly $700 million in sales lost to the Chapter 11 closures.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2019 -
Ascena takes bankruptcy off the table
The apparel conglomerate swung to a loss in the quarter, but said unloading its discounters has sharpened the focus on its remaining brands.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2019 -
Mall vacancy rate at 8-year high
A report from Reis underscores mall challenges in a year when retailers have closed nearly 7,300 stores.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Amazon fights back against AAFA's 'notorious market' claims
In a letter to a U.S. Trade Representative, the e-commerce giant said it goes "well beyond" its legal obligations in fighting counterfeits.
By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 16, 2019 -
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H&M's fresh strategy ushers in first profit growth in 2 years
The fast-fashion retailer is opening fewer stores, fueling e-commerce and doubling down on sustainability — and shoppers also like the clothes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Bed Bath & Beyond raises expected closures to 60
The closures will include shuttering 40 of its namesake stores and 20 from its other banners.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Hill City
Hill City to sell in 7 Athleta stores
Gap, Inc.'s younger men's athletics brand is also opening its first physical location through a pop-up in the San Francisco area.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Simon deepens digital dive through co-venture with Rue La La owner
The partnership combines the online platforms of the two companies and is expected to quickly top $1 billion in sales.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Dick's Sporting Goods to sell 8 Field & Stream stores
Sportsman's Warehouse is set to acquire the locations, constituting another move away from hunting for the athletics retailer.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Stitch Fix falls on lowered expectations
CEO Katrina Lake brushed aside the idea that Amazon's new styling service makes it more threatening to her company.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
These 28 retailers could go bankrupt in the next year
That figure is more than double Retail Dive's past watch lists, which are based on our analysis of CreditRiskMonitor data.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 2, 2019 -
CCIM Institute: The state of retailing in 2025
Expect more partnerships with hotels, pressure on supply chains and multiuse redevelopments to retail spaces, according to Chief Economist K.C. Conway.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What's missing from Forever 21's bankruptcy plans
The fast-fashion retailer looks to rebound from Chapter 11 by staying true to its roots. But is that the right play?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2019
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