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    Bed Bath & Beyond names CEO

    Sue Gove, who has been serving in the position in the interim since June, faces a number of challenges heading into the holiday season.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Belk hires Stein Mart vet as chief merchandising officer

    MaryAnne Morin will take on the role, replacing Chris Kolbe, who was CMO for a little more than a year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 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
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    Target triples Apple shop-in-shops ahead of holidays

    The tech giant now has over 150 branded locations inside Target stores as the two companies expand their partnership. 

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
  • Amanda Eversole loads a package car at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS expects holiday package surge to peak later this year

    The logistics giant also has more capacity freed up as top customer Amazon delivers more of its own orders, according to CEO Carol Tomé.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Gap’s real Yeezy problem

    The struggling brand is left with garbage bags full of clothes from a collaboration meant to revitalize its fortunes.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    UPS mirrors FedEx with 6.9% rate hike

    The increase for the logistics giant's Ground, Air and International services will take effect Dec. 27.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 25, 2022
  • Kanye West at Milk Studios
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    Adidas drops Ye over ‘hate speech,’ forgoing close to $250M in profits this year

    To regain customer trust, the sneaker giant had no choice but to sever ties with the fashion designer and hip hop artist also known as Kanye West.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
  • Group of people of different races and sizes lined up wearing underwear products.
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    Walmart refreshes its approach to underwear with new intimates line

    The company sunset its Secret Treasures private label and introduced Joyspun — a new take on underwear and sleepwear with a focus on inclusivity.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
  • The North Face Logo on a wall.
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    The North Face to open over 70 stores in North America

    The brand is also adding up to 300 additional retail and partner locations globally in the next five years.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Deflated expectations for Amazon in the post-Jeff Bezos era

    Rising costs, disappointing Prime sales and inflation are leading some analysts to temper their projections ahead of the e-commerce giant’s Q3 report.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Make a list and check it thrice: 3 last-mile delivery risks to watch for this peak season

    Performing when the pressure is on starts with being prepared to effectively manage the extra risk that comes with the year-end surge in demand.

    Oct. 24, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Peloton’s chief people officer to exit and Home Depot launches jobseeker marketplace

    The at-home fitness brand recently saw other executives depart, and the home improvement store looks to connect with pros.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2022
  • Adidas store in Shanghai
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    Adidas cuts guidance (again) amid inventory pileup

    Any hope that the markdown mayhem of this year would be over by the holidays is fading. 

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Purple hires new chief marketer

    Keira Krausz starts the position on Nov. 1, replacing Patrice Varni who is leaving the DTC company after a little more than a year. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022
  • The many windows of a red brick building, seen at an angle, reflect the blue and clouds of the sky. A vertical red sign at the center reads "Ponce."
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    "Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA" by Warren LeMay is licensed under CC BY 1.0
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    What Simon Property Group’s latest move says about the future of malls

    The giant shopping center REIT’s newly acquired 50% stake in mixed-use developer Jamestown suggests the traditional mall’s days are numbered.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Hasbro suffers as inventory hangover eats into profits in Q3

    The toy giant took a 31% hit to operating profit in its consumer products segment while price-wary consumers pulled back on purchases.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns

    The e-commerce giant previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.

    By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2022
  • A photo of someone using a Mashgin self-checkout machine.
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    Skip the line: Advanced checkout tech is surging among c-stores

    From self checkout machines to stores with no physical checkout at all, the options are growing for improving the shopping experience.

    By Jessica Loder • Oct. 20, 2022
  • View of an interior of a mall decorated with holiday wreaths attached to the skylight.
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    Over a third of retail execs are taking measures to clear inventory: study

    Nearly all of the execs surveyed said increased promotions and availability guarantees were part of their holiday plans.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022
  • A Topshop Topman storefront advertising the Asos and Nordstrom logos.
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    Asos overhauls operations as apparel demand becomes unpredictable

    The fast-fashion company is disappointed in its overseas results, especially in the U.S., where Nordstrom has exclusive distribution of its Topshop brand.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
  • A red brick building with an REI sign on it.
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    Target vet joins REI as VP of stores, retail operations

    Mary-Farrel Tarbox joins REI with more than 30 years of retail experience, including at Crate and Barrel and Bed Bath & Beyond.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
  • Exterior shot of a Target store with a closeup on the Target logo.
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    Target’s Deal Days event drives an uptick in store traffic: report

    The retailer saw a 3.2% bump in footfall during its October holiday sale event, according to Placer.ai.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022
  • The interior of a clothing store.
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    Amazon opens second Style fashion store

    An Amazon Style is now open in Columbus, Ohio, and uses technology to personalize the shopping experience. 

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    PayPal launches cash-back rewards program

    The digital payments pioneer is trying to rope in customers with rewards via a new loyalty program.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022
  • The front of a Michaels craft store.
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    Michaels downgraded at S&P as pandemic craft boom wanes

    With consumers pulling back on discretionary spending and changing their habits, the retailer is under pressure after last year’s leveraged buyout. 

    By • Oct. 18, 2022