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Nordstrom lays off over 200 workers at supply chain facility
The retailer has been working to make its supply chain faster and more productive as it looks to offset costs and meet pick-up demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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TrendlineThe 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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The Weekly Closeout: Home Depot employees move to unionize and Nike launches recycling program on Alipay
Philadelphia workers for the home improvement retailer filed with the National Labor Relations Board, while the athletics brand partnered with Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Online only, Lord & Taylor unveils fall merchandising, new logo
The 200-year-old department store is aiming for an “elevated experience” as it attempts a reboot — but “don’t call it a comeback.”
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Kohl’s board unanimously backs CEO
The retailer is standing behind Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass amid pressure from an activist investor to replace her and the board’s chair.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Hedge fund pushes to oust Kohl’s CEO, board chair
Ancora Holdings, among investors that last year forced changes to the retailer’s board, says CEO Michelle Gass “is no longer well-positioned to lead.”
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Walmart slows holiday hiring to 40K associates
A year ago the big-box retailer was preparing to hire 150,000 seasonal workers.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Target plans 100K seasonal hires as it looks to start discounts sooner
The retailer’s holiday price match guarantee will begin Oct. 6, the same day that its Deal Days start.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Destination XL loses marketing chief, names replacement
Ujjwal Dhoot played a major role in the big-and-tall retailer’s turnaround and hunt for market share.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Eloquii debuts bridal line
The collection will launch at Bridal Fashion Week in October and will be available for purchase on the DTC brand’s website.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Barclays downgrades Nike on inventory trouble, slowing demand and volatility in China
The retailer’s strength in North America may no longer be enough to offset its challenges in China, the analysts said.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix is losing customers as it competes against itself
The e-retailer’s new e-commerce site is stealing sales from its curated box business just as consumers pull back on apparel purchases.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Ralph Lauren to open 250 stores in the next 3 years
The luxury brand has exited most department stores to focus on its direct-to-consumer strategy.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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What can an Amazon Fashion executive do for Beautycounter?
Kara Trousdale joined the beauty brand as its chief commercial officer in March and is bringing lessons from the e-commerce giant to help guide its omnichannel strategy.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Lowe’s debuts ‘digital twin’ store
The virtual replica of one of the retailer’s stores combines spatial data with Lowe’s data, including product location and historical order information.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Gap Inc. to eliminate 500 corporate jobs
The retailer recently ended its partnership with the Yeezy brand and reported widening sales declines.
By Dani James • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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J.C. Penney Beauty to expand nationwide
The concept is currently in 10 pilot locations and will increase to 600 stores by the spring of 2023.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment
Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Xcel Brands launches C. Wonder by Christian Siriano
Siriano was named the creative director of the new brand, which will launch in the spring of 2023.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Instacart rolls out tech enhancements centered on in-store shopping
The company’s “Connected Stores” suite includes an updated smart cart, scan-and-pay program and electronic shelf labels.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Puma debuts shoes, tights made from recycled materials
The Re:Collection line is made with between 20% and 100% recycled materials and comes on the back of a biodegradable shoe launch earlier this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Appriss RetailThe billion dollar impact of order claim fraud
With the growth of online shopping, ecommerce retailers should be turning their attention to another type of fraud with potentially far greater impact on the bottom line.
Sept. 19, 2022 -
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FedEx ramps up cost-cutting measures after earnings fall below expectations
Global volume declined in Q1, a trend the delivery giant expects to continue throughout the rest of its fiscal year.
By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond announces locations of its first wave of closures
The struggling home goods retailer is moving to shutter over 50 stores after laying out a plan late last month to close 150 locations.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Williams-Sonoma names new CFO
Jeff Howie — previously the company’s chief administrative officer — aims to steer the company toward its $10 billion revenue goal.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2022
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