Why Funko is destroying at least $30M worth of toys

The company faced high storage costs and inefficiency in its fulfillment operations as surplus stock piled up.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2023

BJ’s to roll out inventory robots chainwide

The club retailer is following other grocers in deploying automated vehicles, which use computer vision-driven cameras to scan shelves.

By Sam Silverstein • March 15, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Reebok to develop exclusive products in expanded partnership with Macy’s

With a new owner steering the brand, Reebok has been forging partnerships with a number of retailers seeking to grow their product assortments.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 15, 2023

Home Depot names new head of merchandising

Billy Bastek, who has been with the retailer for 33 years, replaces Jeff Kinnaird, who has left the company.

By Nate Delesline III • March 15, 2023

Patrick Ta names beauty vet as CEO

Kimberly Villatoro comes to the makeup brand with experience from Smashbox, Glamglow and Mattel.

By Howard Ruben • March 15, 2023

Glossier revamps executive team with new chief commercial officer

The beauty brand also promoted two executives to chief creative director and chief marketer roles.

By Cara Salpini • March 15, 2023

Five Below names COO

Kenneth Bull, who has been the company’s CFO, has been promoted to the position, while the retailer searches for a new financial chief.

By Nate Delesline III • March 14, 2023

Birchbox website comes back to life

While the beauty company's website is back online after being disabled for several weeks, users are still unable to check out.

By Dani James • March 14, 2023

J. Jill aims to grow store footprint, eventually

The apparel retailer ended the year with fewer stores and may close more, but it ultimately aims to “grow this important channel,” executives said.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2023

H&M taps ThredUp for resale program

The move comes as the fast-fashion retailer works to remake its sustainability image.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 14, 2023

Supply chain optimization is a top priority for Nordstrom this year

Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2023

Joann shores up liquidity ahead of Q4 report

The crafts retailer, which made Retail Dive’s bankruptcy watchlist last year, has seen sales fall and costs rise after a pandemic boom.

By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2023

How Overstock is wooing new suppliers and weathering retail’s inventory torrent

While 2022’s discounting frenzy cost the online retailer market share, the CEO said it’s looking to grow through new categories and brands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2023

Gopuff makes third round of layoffs since last spring

Latest staff cuts include about 2% of the company’s global workforce, according to a company spokesperson.

By Brett Dworski • March 13, 2023

Emotions drive sales: The power of behavioral economics

Retailers who become more emotionally driven can significantly increase profits and build a stronger connection between their customers and their brand.

March 13, 2023

Diptyque Americas names first chief marketing officer

The appointment of Jessie Dawes comes as the perfume brand embarks on a U.S. expansion.

By Howard Ruben • March 10, 2023

Allbirds CFO exits as the brand pulls back on store openings

The DTC footwear brand will continue to seek out wholesale partnerships as it prioritizes profitability.

By Caroline Jansen • March 10, 2023

Tuesday Morning wants to close over 250 stores

The discount retailer says it “has too many stores” and needs a smaller brick-and-mortar footprint to remain a viable business.

By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2023

More shakeup at Gap Inc. as sales fall, losses mount

The apparel retailer said it’s close to naming a new CEO, but announced the exit of a few executives, including Athleta chief Mary Beth Laughton.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2023

Roku sells TVs, soundbars exclusively at Best Buy

The electronics retailer's sales have declined amid an overall drop in the segment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 10, 2023

Dick’s bets on House of Sport, shutters Field & Stream

The company is closing its last 17 hunting stores, but sees potential for 100 of the experiential sports-oriented locations over the next five years.

By Nate Delesline III • March 9, 2023

Zulily announces layoffs, again

The online retailer’s parent company, Qurate Retail Group, announced layoffs last week that mostly impacted HSN and QVC.

By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2023

Fly By Jing raises $12M

The Chinese food brand — which launched in 2018 — also appointed its first chief financial, operations and commercial officers.

By Dani James • March 9, 2023

Stitch Fix walks back key initiatives in quest for recovery

Changes meant to appeal to new customers and boost sales have backfired, founder and interim CEO Katrina Lake said this week.

By Daphne Howland • March 9, 2023

Adidas projects first annual loss in 3 decades as it shakes up management team

The impact of its terminated Yeezy partnership is biting into profitability and revenue.

By Nate Delesline III • March 8, 2023