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Walmart invests in supply chain AI company Symbotic
The retailer is deploying the company’s technology to increase capacity, accuracy and productivity at its distribution centers.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 24, 2022 -
Revlon scrambles to stabilize its supply in bankruptcy
The cosmetics giant is racing to pay suppliers and catch up on production so it can fill orders for the pending holiday season.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 23, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Appriss RetailRising returns hurt everyone
The costs of lenient shipping and return policies are proving to be unsustainable. What can be done?
June 22, 2022 -
After much mulling, Office Depot owner rejects both sale and split
The office supplies specialist won’t be breaking itself up nor merging with rival Staples. Many twists and turns later, it has decided to stay whole.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 22, 2022 -
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Nordstrom leans on off-price Rack for growth and profit
The retailer was said to be exploring a spinoff of the business, but now says it’s cranking up its footprint and tying it more tightly to its full-line operations.
By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2022 -
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EBay acquires NFT marketplace KnownOrigin
The deal will usher in “a new era of digital collecting to the world’s top destination for collectibles,” according to eBay.
By Kaarin Moore • June 22, 2022 -
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Blue Nile to re-enter public markets through SPAC deal
The DTC jewelry brand went public in 2004 before being acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street just over a decade later.
By Caroline Jansen • June 21, 2022 -
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Digital Brands says it is closer to Sundry acquisition
The brand operator has been seeking capital as it faces losses and vendor lawsuits, at the same time as it seeks scale for its business model.
June 21, 2022 -
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Ron Johnson's Enjoy Technology wants to create a new form of retail. But first it must survive.
The former J.C. Penney CEO has built out a fleet of mobile stores to bring the shopping experience to homes. Its losses are mounting, though, and cash is running out.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 17, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Deckers' COO steps down and Swarovski names CEO
David Lafitte exited the footwear retailer to pursue another opportunity, while the jewelry brand appointed its first chief outside of the founding family.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 17, 2022 -
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Gap Inc. joins $8M funding round to take equity stake in Allyson Felix's Saysh
The company’s Athleta brand, which has partnered with the track and field star since 2019, will feature Saysh merchandise on its website.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2022 -
Revlon files for bankruptcy as debt, supply challenges take a toll
After years of hemorrhaging cash, the cosmetics brand aims to reorganize and cut its debt load in Chapter 11.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 16, 2022 -
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ColumnSKU’d: Chanel breaks up with the rich in favor of the ultra-rich
The fashion house is raising prices and opening high-end stores – all while reporting record-breaking numbers.
By Kaarin Moore • June 16, 2022 -
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Retailers grapple with e-commerce's drag on profits: report
The online channel is a must, but it’s costly, and scale doesn’t help much, according to research conducted by Ipsos for Publicis Sapient and Salesforce.
By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2022 -
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LVMH invests in lab-grown diamond company Lusix
The luxury conglomerate noted in April that it was “working on replacing sourcing from Russia,” which was previously a large supplier for the natural diamond industry.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 14, 2022 -
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Ocean shipping reform clears Congress, to the cheers of retail groups
The bill, which President Biden indicated he will sign, gives the Federal Maritime Commission more authority to investigate and claw back carrier fees.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 14, 2022 -
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Rent the Runway revenue doubles in Q1 as women dress up again
The apparel rental service, which benefits from the red-hot secondhand market, is expanding its more convenient, less costly at-home pickup services.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2022 -
Revlon reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
The beauty giant has long suffered under billions of dollars in debt, while the pandemic exacerbated its financial struggles.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2022 -
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Recycled cotton company Recover raises $100M in funding led by Goldman Sachs
The latest round of funding speaks to the need for innovation in an industry that creates tons of waste annually.
By Dani James • June 13, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Sustainability in retailCan investors make retail sustainable?
Lenders and shareholders are tying ESG concerns to the capital they invest. Meanwhile, corporate finance teams in retail lag in leading on sustainability.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Target works to rightsize inventory and two CEOs prepare to exit
The big-box retailer shocked analysts by cutting its forecasts on operating margin, and the industry saw two major C-suite departures.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 10, 2022 -
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Dick's, Levi's and other retail CEOs urge Senate to take action on guns
In the wake of recent mass shootings, more than 200 executives have signed a letter imploring legislators to “take bold urgent action” on gun violence.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix misses out on the apparel boom, as losses widen in Q3
The e-retailer is still scrambling to integrate its e-commerce with its legacy box business, but some analysts see problems with its model.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix lays off 15% of its salaried workforce
The reduction reflects about 4% of all company roles, mostly non-technology and styling leadership, CEO Elizabeth Spaulding said in a company blog post.
By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2022 -
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Credit analysts put Kohl's on notice amid takeover talks
Analysts at S&P Global Ratings and Pulse Ratings are concerned about the reliance on the retailer’s real estate to finance most of the deal.
By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2022
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