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  • A headshot of Puma CEO Bjørn Gulden.
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    Adidas confirms Puma’s Bjørn Gulden is in talks to take over as CEO

    Kasper Rorsted is set to step down from the position in 2023, and Puma has already named Gulden’s replacement come January.

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    How to increase LTV: A holiday ecommerce guide

    As your ecommerce store attracts new visitors this holiday season, it’s important to think about how to transform seasonal shoppers into lifetime customers.

    Nov. 7, 2022
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    Trendline

    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. 

    By Retail Dive staff
  • C-suite shakeout at Tuesday Morning as CEO, COO and chief merchant exit

    Fred Hand and Marc Katz are out after about a year and a half at the retailer following a major deal with the owner of the Pier 1 brand. 

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    Canada Goose to open new permanent, pop-up stores

    The retailer wants to demonstrate its products in extreme temperatures and showcase art from Inuit artists.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2022
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    UPS, Overstock to launch returns pilot program

    The initiative is one of several pilots the delivery giant is running as part of its planned logistics-as-a-service offering.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2022
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    What do today’s customers expect from in-store retail?

    Discover what consumers expect from physical retail spaces as shoppers return to the in-store experience.

    Nov. 7, 2022
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    The majority of online shoppers are anonymous — retailers need a new strategy for conversion

    Despite these barriers, analyzing the micro-behaviors of anonymous consumers in real-time can allow retailers to enhance the customer experience and drive conversions. 

    Nov. 7, 2022
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    Zulily leads sales declines at Qurate (again)

    Revenue was down 39% at the struggling e-commerce site, while sales were also down at the company’s flagship television retail banners. 

    By Nov. 4, 2022
  • A white truck is parked in front of a Lowe's store on a clear, bright day.
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    Lowe’s sells Canadian business to Sycamore Partners for $400M

    The unit includes 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under the banners Rona, Lowe's Canada, Reno-Depot and Dick's Lumber.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: DSW bets on shoe repair and Under Armour finally addresses athleisure

    Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Rothy’s taps Old Navy CMO for chief marketer role as it builds out C-suite

    Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
  • Glossier skincare and makeup products sit on pink display shelves in a pink-walled room.
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    Glossier opens new stores in Philadelphia, Brooklyn

    In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Amazon expands freeze in corporate hiring until next year

    The e-commerce giant is tightening its belt further after pausing hiring in its retail operations last month.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    StockX lays off about 80 more employees

    The sneaker marketplace said the economy is a factor in laying off 80 employees, but the space is also roiled by Adidas’s move to cut ties with Ye.

    By Nov. 3, 2022
  • Under Armour ekes out 1.8% growth in tough apparel market

    Results came in better than feared as the sports apparel seller wrestles with rising inventory and a volatile economy. 

    By Nov. 3, 2022
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    How Macy’s has managed to avoid inventory glut

    Chief Supply Chain Officer Dennis Mullahy outlines the retailer's approach to inventory management heading into peak season.

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s chief customer and technology officer resigns

    Rafeh Masood, set to depart Dec. 2, marks the latest in a string of executive changes at the struggling retailer.

    By Nov. 2, 2022
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    Bath & Body Works taps Unilever exec as CEO

    Gina Boswell has more than 30 years of executive experience, mostly in the personal care and beauty industries.

    By Nov. 2, 2022
  • A white JC Penney store with a red roof.
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    J.C. Penney drags down owner Simon Property Group in Q3

    Some analysts would like to see the mall REIT provide more details about the retailers it owns, given the volatility they’ve introduced to its business.

    By Nov. 2, 2022
  • Amazon launches cash advance program for merchants

    Sellers can access capital from $500 up to $10 million, while payment is based on a fixed percentage of their gross merchandise sales. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022
  • A FedEx worker sorts packages being unloaded from a truck on a conveyor belt at the FedEx Oakland Airport sort facility.
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    FedEx preps for moderate peak season with space to add new customers

    The company will continue to onboard during the holidays thanks to “a little flex in the network," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Dollar General boosts toy offering

    The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022
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    BuyBuy Baby introduces first private label

    The launch comes as Bed Bath & Beyond moves away from owned brands in favor of national labels.

    By Nov. 1, 2022
  • A diverse group of hikers deals with brightly colored luggage among large rocks on a grassy green mountainside.
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    Away CFO steps into president role

    The direct-to-consumer luggage company didn’t say who would replace Catherine Dunleavy as financial chief.

    By Nov. 1, 2022
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    Walmart, Popable offer short-term store leases to small businesses

    Brands can sign up for leases ranging from one month to a year, and they also have the option of entering into a longer-term contract.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2022