Kohl's replaces executive leading tech, supply chain

Paul Gaffney, who had been filling both roles for about a year, arrived three years ago from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2022

Macy’s and Toys R Us ramp up store-in-store partnership

Branded shops are coming to all of the department store retailer’s locations as it tries to capitalize on a growing category. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 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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Fabric lays off 40% of its workforce, names new CEO

CEO and co-founder Elram Goren has stepped aside as the micro-fulfillment technology company shifts to focus on selling hardware and software.

By Sam Silverstein • July 18, 2022

'We have to do something': Can retail close the gap on supply chain emissions?

The industry is woefully behind on scope 3 targets for greenhouse gases. Data poses steep challenges, but experts say retailers still can — and must — do more.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 2022

Amazon is scaling back private label business: WSJ

The company has also considered exiting the business of owning brands, following years of scrutiny into potential conflicts of interest, the Journal reported.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 15, 2022

Amazon expanding drone delivery service to Texas

Customers in the city of College Station are set to receive goods via Prime Air later this year.

By Max Garland • July 15, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Kanye West files trademark for retail stores and Laffy Taffy turns to NFTs

The rapper filed trademarks for the name “YZYSPLY,” while the candy maker turned jokes found on its wrappers into non-fungible tokens.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 15, 2022

Abercrombie Kids launches denim collection with sizing options

The assortment was fit-tested with over 300 children, and comes in short, regular and long lengths in all sizes with waistband adjusters.

By Kaarin Moore • July 15, 2022

Michaels downgraded as costs, consumer shifts add pressure

A little over a year after being taken over by private equity, the retailer is pressed by high supply chain costs and tighter consumer spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 14, 2022

Amazon Air's Newark hub fallout adds to its 2022 logistics stressors

Plans for a hub in New Jersey have dissipated, complicating the company's ability to more quickly serve northeast customers.

By Max Garland • July 14, 2022

Walmart to purchase 4,500 Canoo electric vehicles to boost last-mile coverage

The retailer is beefing up its delivery fleet as it gears up to fulfill more online orders with a short turnaround time.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2022

True Religion combines CFO, COO roles

Sandip Grewal is stepping into the position as the company aims to achieve a $500 million revenue goal. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 13, 2022

Victoria's Secret lays off 5% of corporate workforce, merges namesake and Pink operations

The company is laying off 160 people in order to save $40 million, and has hired the woman who launched Amazon Prime Day as its chief customer officer.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2022

Where does Sonia Syngal’s exit leave Gap?

With underperformance across its brands, many of the retailer’s problems are self-inflicted. But others are a sign of broader trouble in apparel.

By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2022

Amazon bringing new and improved Dash Carts to Whole Foods

Amazon will trial the carts at a store in Massachusetts before bringing them to additional locations along with “many” Fresh stores.

By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022

Dollar General CEO to retire

Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Owen, who started as a store manager trainee in 1992, is set to take over the chief executive spot. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 12, 2022

Gap Inc. CEO Sonia Syngal steps down

Board chair Bob Martin has taken her place in the interim. Also, Walmart Canada chief Horacio Barbeito will lead Old Navy as of Aug. 1.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2022

Bath & Body Works changes return policy

In its updated guidelines the company will not allow the return or exchange of products that show excessive wear and tear.

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2022

Discover @ Kohl's to feature diverse, women-owned brands at 600 stores

The department store just turned away a takeover bid. Now it's joining the likes of Macy’s, Target and Walmart in overhauling its merchandising tactics.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2022

Shoe companies pause hiring and investing as they brace for weaker sales

Concerns have shifted from supply chain to inflation and consumer behavior, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 11, 2022

Are sustainable returns possible in the mattress industry?

The products are big and bulky, making return logistics a complex operations problem for mattress retailers. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2022

Grove Collaborative strikes wholesale deal with Kohl's

The cleaning and personal care brand also expanded its distribution to grocery retailers Meijer and Giant Eagle.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2022

GameStop fires CFO, reportedly plans layoffs

The retailer has cycled through two top executives hired under Chairman Ryan Cohen, and is cutting corporate staff as it bets on the future of gaming.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta, The Allure Store partner and UK antitrust watchdog takes on Amazon

Ulta announced a pop-up with the retail arm of the magazine, and Amazon is being investigated over its marketplace practices. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 8, 2022

Athleta plots its first outlet stores

Two locations are set to open by the fall as the athletics brand works to build out its footprint. 

By Cara Salpini • July 8, 2022