Dollar Tree taps former Dollar General execs for help with supply chain, merchandising

The hires are the latest with experience at the dollar store's rival to join, along with new executive chair Richard Dreiling.  

By Ben Unglesbee • May 12, 2022

Retail tech funding drops 11%: report

Store management tech was the only sector to see an increase in funding in Q1, according to a CB Insights report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2022

Allbirds' first wholesale deals are with Zalando and Public Lands

The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.

By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2022

Kohl's board survives activist challenge

Shareholders' rejection of a further board shakeup signals confidence in CEO Michelle Gass, but doesn't necessarily rule out a sale.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2022

Shoes.com website trades hands again, this time to DSW owner

The domain has been bought and sold by industry players the past two decades, with Walmart and a private equity firm among its most recent owners.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 10, 2022

Simon Property Group 'focused internally' as short-term leases rise

CEO David Simon told analysts to ignore acquisition rumors, presumably regarding reports the REIT has bid on Kohl's, and said shorter agreements are part of a strategy.

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2022

Party City misses estimates, sees more helium pain ahead

Sales and profits suffered as consumers reacted to omicron, inflation, war and the end of government stimulus measures.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 9, 2022

Under Armour expects protracted supply chain challenges to temper sales

The sportswear brand has been strategically canceling orders as COVID-19 disrupts China and delays and capacity shortfalls persist. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2022

Adidas aims to fill the Nike gap at Foot Locker with expanded partnership

The new deal makes Foot Locker the "lead partner" for Adidas' basketball offerings and is expected to generate $2 billion in sales by 2025.

By Cara Salpini • May 6, 2022

Wayfair's net loss nears $320M as CFO prepares to exit

Michael Fleisher held the chief finance spot for eight years and will be succeeded by Kate Gulliver, who is the retailer's chief people officer.

By Caroline Jansen • May 5, 2022

Walgreens fills out executive team for retail

The company named a new chief marketing officer, chief merchant and chief product officer, all of whom will report to Chief Customer Officer Tracey Brown. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2022

American Dream lost $60M last year

On top of the pandemic's challenges, the sprawling, experience-rich, debt-ridden mall has been beset by several delays and mishaps.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2022

Office Depot owner close to decision on sale of retail business as revenue falls

Sycamore Partners and an unnamed suitor have offered to buy the retailer as consumer-facing office supplies specialists wrestle with declining demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2022

A third of small retailers can't pay rent as financial struggles spike again

Businesses surveyed by Alignable cited inflation pressures and supply chain disruption as pandemic-era challenges grind on.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 3, 2022

Hudson's Bay appoints CFO

Nadira Singh is taking the role at the HBC-owned brick-and-mortar company, recently separated from the department store's e-commerce operations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2022

Madison Reed raises $33M to expand store footprint

The company plans to have 80 Hair Color Bar locations opened by the end of the year as it moves into new geographical markets.

By Dani James • May 2, 2022

G-III takes full ownership of Karl Lagerfeld

The move builds on a partnership launched in 2015, with plans for global growth across channels and category expansion, including jeans.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2022

Amazon to get a hearing on its objections over Staten Island union vote

The company complained that staff at the National Labor Relations Board in Brooklyn compromised the vote by workers to unionize.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 2, 2022

Authentic Brands Group sues checkout startup Bolt

ABG alleges Bolt's software services led to technology failures and lost sales, but Bolt denies the claims.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 29, 2022

Amazon's e-commerce retail sales fall 3% in Q1 as consumers return to stores

The company said that Prime Day will take place in July, and some analysts say it may host a second one to make up for its muted sales.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2022

Overstock sales fall 19% as macro challenges hit home

The drop in revenue was larger than the company anticipated, which it said could be due to consumers reacting to inflation and the war in Ukraine.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Coty winds down Russian operations and The North Face repurposes scraps into gear

In 2021, the country accounted for about 3% of Coty's sales. Meanwhile, The North Face's latest sustainability effort turns factory scraps into new products.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 29, 2022

Mattel posts another 'blowout' quarter amid reported buyout interest

The company is cutting deals, growing market share and otherwise flexing its muscles. Analysts have noticed, as have possible suitors, according to reports.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 28, 2022

Mattel reportedly has talked with potential private equity buyers

According to The Wall Street Journal, the toy giant has had early-stage discussions with Apollo Global Management and L Catterton.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2022

Old Navy, new problem

Once Gap Inc.'s powerhouse, the value brand has faced supply setbacks and a merchandising muddle. Now, it is suddenly in need of a leader. 

By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2022