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Former Bed Bath & Beyond sues Hudson Bay investors for $300M
The lawsuit states that the hedge fund reaped a short-swing profit weeks before the retailer's bankruptcy. Hudson Bay disputes the claims.
By Nate Delesline III • May 13, 2024 -
J.C. Penney remains profitable, could open new stores
Holiday and full-year sales fell, and net income plunged. But the CEO of one of the retailer’s owners says its ongoing profitability could merit an expansion.
By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2024 -
The Weekly Closeout: Joann exits bankruptcy while Adidas teams with Korn
The craft retailer has $153 million in new financing as it goes private and the athletic giant released a follow up to last year's partnership.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 10, 2024 -
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Music retailer Sam Ash files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The retailer is evaluating a potential sale of its e-commerce operations, related intellectual property and wholesale business.
By Nate Delesline III • May 10, 2024 -
Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline
Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues its restructuring plan.
By Laurel Deppen • May 10, 2024 -
Tapestry Q3 sales down as smaller brands continue to struggle
Against the backdrop of an FTC lawsuit, Coach sales were flat, and Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman continued to decline.
By Lara Ewen • May 10, 2024 -
Warby Parker narrows losses in Q1 as it posts 16.3% revenue growth
The brand is continuing to build out its footprint, opening eight stores in the first quarter and planning 40 net new stores by the end of the year.
By Caroline Jansen • May 9, 2024 -
Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’
Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.
By Cara Salpini • May 9, 2024 -
Oddity posts ‘record’ revenue growth in Q1, raises full-year outlook
The company said that Il Makiage and SpoiledChild are on track to become billion-dollar brands.
By Howard Ruben • May 9, 2024 -
Simon Property Group would put up no capital to buy Express
That price could explain why the mall REIT is willing to jump back into ownership of retail tenants after scaling back over the past several months.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2024 -
Foxtrot’s assets to be sold this week
Friday’s foreclosure sale will include “substantially all of the assets” of the c-store retailer, including inventory, intellectual property, documents and more.
By Brett Dworski • May 8, 2024 -
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.
By Nate Delesline III • May 8, 2024 -
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.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 8, 2024 -
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.
By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2024 -
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.
By Nate Delesline III • May 7, 2024 -
Olaplex reports Q1 sales declines across all channels
The hair care company’s overall sales fell 13.1%, with its DTC segment down almost 16%, while net income dropped 63% compared to last year.
By Howard Ruben • May 3, 2024 -
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.
By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2024 -
Wayfair net sales fall 1.6% in Q1
Despite challenges across the home goods category, executives remained optimistic that demand will return.
By Caroline Jansen • May 3, 2024 -
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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.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 3, 2024 -
Peloton lays off 15% of global workforce as CEO Barry McCarthy exits
The staff reductions impact about 400 employees and come as the fitness company faces declining sales and members.
By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2024 -
Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1
The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period.
By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2024 -
Royalty fees squeeze Vince margins
The company is targeting more than $30 million in savings in part to offset the new cost of licensing its own brand from Authentic Brands Group.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2024 -
Skechers logs record Q1 sales amid wholesale revival
The company expects revenue to increase by up to 11% for the fiscal year, which an analyst called “a pleasant surprise.”
By Laurel Deppen • April 29, 2024 -
West Lane Capital Partners acquires Mented Cosmetics
West Lane has been building out its portfolio of beauty brands, recently acquiring Seven hair care earlier this month.
By Howard Ruben • April 26, 2024 -
Joann to exit bankruptcy ‘in the coming days’ as reorganization plan gets court OK
The craft retailer expects to cut $505 million in debt and emerge from bankruptcy as a privately held company.
By Nate Delesline III • April 26, 2024