Supply chain challenges a 'speed bump' to Under Armour's growth

Turnaround efforts are bearing fruit, but freight expenses are eating into margins.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 11, 2022

Tapestry CEO: 'We are a different company' than 18 months ago

Revenue increased 18% compared to pre-pandemic levels, primarily driven by the Kate Spade and Coach brands. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2022

Activists suggest Kohl's met with Amazon

Macellum Advisors, slamming the retailer's handling of takeover interest, has also nominated 10 candidates to its board.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2022

The hidden financial risks in retail supply chains

Debt and operational weaknesses in the system could flow upstream as the industry seeks its footing, according to RapidRatings' James Gellert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 10, 2022

Calvin Klein parent PVH hires new CFO as it hones focus on its top brands

The apparel specialist is bringing in Zac Coughlin, a former finance and operations exec at LVMH Group. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 9, 2022

Peloton slashes 20% of its corporate workforce and switches CEOs as losses mount

The cycle maker is undergoing painful restructuring cuts with growth slowing and acquisition rumors circling around it.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 8, 2022

Nike, Amazon reportedly considering Peloton acquisition

The potential bids come shortly after Blackwells Capital urged the company to consider a sale and called for CEO John Foley to be fired.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 7, 2022

Hasbro comes through a challenging year with revenue up

Price hikes and strong consumer demand more than compensated for supply chain disruptions and freight costs. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2022

Solo Brands CFO to depart

Sam Simmons saw the company through its initial public offering last year, one of many IPOs among DTC brands.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2022

What retail has in store for 2022

A month into the new year, here are some of the top forces impacting retail, the trends we're watching and predictions for what is to come. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 7, 2022

Kohl's slams takeover bids as inadequate, adopts 'poison pill'

Any deal was already seen by analysts as uncertain, and the chances of a financial firm acquiring the department store are now even less likely.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2022

Amazon hikes Prime membership by $20 to $139

The e-commerce giant is unlikely to lose many customers over the increase, but it will have to keep investing in member perks, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2022

GameStop plots NFT marketplace with Immutable X partnership

The retailer is trying to get a jump-start on the next technological iteration of gaming. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 3, 2022

Kohl's has location, partnerships and a savvy CEO: Why isn't that enough?

Despite the department store's turnaround efforts, activist investors are insisting on dramatic change, including a sale.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2022

Versace plots nearly 100 new stores as young consumers flock to the brand online and off

At Capri, the iconic Italian brand and Jimmy Choo are thriving, while Michael Kors is in rehabilitation mode.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2022

Party City gets an upgrade from Fitch as sales improve

After a deeply challenging 2020, the party goods supplier is climbing out of a large hole, but it still has a long way to go. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 2, 2022

Walmart deepens healthcare offering with lab test partnership

The retailer will start offering more than 50 tests that customers can request online through an expanded tie-up with Quest Diagnostics.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 1, 2022

With fresh funding in hand, Win Brands Group acquires Love Your Melon

Win's CEO Kyle Widrick talks about the company's latest acquisition and its plans for the $40 million it just raised.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 1, 2022

As 2022 kicks off, store closures are down 65%: Coresight

A slowdown in bankruptcies and a strong consumer have stemmed the tide of closures. Meanwhile, discounters have been on a building spree.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2022

Ralph Lauren turns to Franklin Venture Partners for tech investment strategy

The apparel retailer wants to be on the cutting edge of consumer technology and customer acquisition and invest in women-led companies.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2022

Farfetch to acquire beauty retailer Violet Grey

The deal comes ahead of the launch of the beauty category on the Farfetch marketplace, which is scheduled for later this year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 31, 2022

Supply chains were made to be broken. Will the industry fix them?

All kinds of things can go wrong with long, complicated networks of firms spanning the globe and often concentrated by geography. Last year, it all went wrong. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2022

9 things you should know about Mattress Firm's IPO filing

The retailer is heavily in debt and gave leadership $135 million in bonuses this September "in recognition of efforts made to emerge from bankruptcy."

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 31, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Mattel wins rights to Disney Princess and Frozen lines

Hasbro hung on to Star Wars, however, and gained the rights to Indiana Jones. Meanwhile, rumors continue to swirl around a Shein IPO.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond downgraded by Moody's

The retailer has challenges ahead as the pandemic boom in home goods unwinds and supply chain challenges eat into sales and profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2022