Victoria’s Secret is leaning on discounts to get through the holiday

CEO Martin Waters said consumer caution will make it “a tough December across retail,” but some of the lingerie giant’s challenges are its own.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2022

Amazon touts record Black Friday weekend sales

However, the retailer declined to share exact figures from the shopping event.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2022

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

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Dollar General’s sales up 11%, but costs are still tempering profits

Earnings at the discounter missed estimates, and the company lowered its guidance for the year as supply chain costs and sales mix weigh on margins. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 1, 2022

Foot Locker opens $40M Nevada distribution center for West Coast

The facility will serve more than 300 stores and cut shipping times in the region by more than 50%.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 1, 2022

FedEx and Cart.com launch data-sharing alliance for e-commerce fulfillment

The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.

By Max Garland • Dec. 1, 2022

House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022

Foot Locker retools C-suite under Mary Dillon

The retailer brought on another Ulta veteran in Elliott Rodgers, who is set to become its new COO, while the company’s CFO is headed out. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2022

H&M slashes 1,500 jobs in cost-cutting effort

The fast-fashion retailer's profits have been hit by rising prices and a strong dollar, and expense reductions could save some $190 million each year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2022

Claire’s opens shops in Macy’s stores

Starting this month, the accessories retailer can be found at more than 20 of the department store’s locations, including eight flagships.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2022

American Eagle Outfitters hints at new men’s sub-brand

The line will bring “innovation and newness to our men’s business” and prelaunch tests have been encouraging, according to company executives.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 29, 2022

Patagonia demands injunction, damages over Gap fleece designs

The outdoor gear brand said it has previously warned Gap to stop copying its designs, which even one Gap customer flagged as a “ripoff.”

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 28, 2022

Sephora names Guillaume Motte its next CEO

Motte, who used to be CEO of the beauty retailer’s Europe and Middle East division, starts in January.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 28, 2022

Showfields opens location in Washington, DC

The new store is based in the bustling Georgetown neighborhood where multiple direct-to-consumer brands have set up shop.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022

Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service

In addition to the partnership, the retailer has been investing in operations and growing its Ulta shop-in-shop locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022

Lowe’s expands use of market delivery model for large products

The home improvement retailer has converted eight regions, covering more than half of its stores, to the new approach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2022

Reverse logistics for apparel: Automation does it better

The reverse logistics process is a time-consuming and costly undertaking for businesses. How can automation address the challenges of reverse logistics?

Nov. 28, 2022

Nordstrom keeps focus on Rack as Q3 beats expectations

The department store is opening more off-price locations and improving their inventory, but that invites cannibalization of its full-price stores.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods sales up 50% from 2019

With comps continuing their steady rise, the retailer “remains a very bright spot in a darkening retail sky.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 23, 2022

Dollar Tree sales jump 8% as revamped retailer chases price-wary consumers

The company has a new bench of leaders and has turned its attention to improving price gaps and its shabbier stores. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 23, 2022

Macy’s establishes mini distribution centers at 35 stores

The conversions give the retailer a closer delivery presence to customers, which will be advantageous during the holiday season. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 23, 2022

Best Buy’s Q3 ‘less bad’ than feared even with sales and profit slumps

Discounting is up, inventory is down and consumers are waiting to purchase gifts — it’s beginning to look a lot like pre-pandemic holidays at the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2022

DTC kitchenware brand Our Place opens first physical store

The brand wants to open more locations in New York and Los Angeles as part of its offline expansion plan.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 22, 2022

Simon, Leap aim to bring more DTC brands to malls

To start, the two will open four stores in California and Florida for ThirdLove, Sugarfina and others.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 22, 2022

Federal judge orders Amazon to cease and desist anti-labor practices

But U.S. District Judge Diane Gujarati declined to reinstate a worker fired following his activism at a now-unionized Staten Island facility.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2022

Raf Simons to close namesake label after nearly 3 decades

Simons launched his influential brand in 1995 after earning a degree in industrial design. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 22, 2022