Williams-Sonoma reorganizes executive team

Among a slew of changes, the company promoted Marta Benson to CEO of Pottery Barn Brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023

Macy’s to sell Tracee Ellis Ross’ haircare brand online, in stores

The move marks Pattern’s first partnership with a department store and adds to its growing list of retail partners, which include Ulta and Sephora.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2023

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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

Nike vet joins Crate and Barrel Holdings as COO

Mike Brewer spent two decades at the athletics retailer in a variety of roles across sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 2, 2023

REI lays off more than 150 employees

The job cuts, which amount to 8% of its corporate workforce, come as the retailer attempts to return to profitability.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 2, 2023

Magic Spoon expands retail launch to 6,800 stores

The cereal brand, which was only available online until last summer, will be sold at Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, as well as more Target locations.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2023

Nike sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Kohl’s lays off 60 at corporate headquarters

Many of the affected employees worked in the marketing or merchandising departments, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 1, 2023

Reporter’s Notebook: The New Orleans menswear shop that brought Zegna to America

Trends may come and trends may go, but as long as men wear clothing, century-old Rubensteins will be in business.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023

Dollar General CFO to retire

John Garratt will exit this June. Meanwhile, the company just opened its 19,000th store.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 2023

Tom Brady’s activewear brand launches at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The brand will be available on the athletics retailer’s website and at its House of Sport locations.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 31, 2023

Canada Goose, Francesca’s launch resale options

The used goods market is booming, crossing categories and price points, and is mostly growing online with the help of third-party platforms.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2023

Skims appoints chief commercial officer

Robert Norton brings leadership experience from Moncler and Roberto Cavalli to the direct-to-consumer brand.

By Dani James • Jan. 31, 2023

Destination XL names COO

Dara Pauker, who previously worked as a consultant for the company, joins the retailer as it continues to take market share after a dramatic turnaround.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 30, 2023

Unilever names new CEO

Hein Schumacher takes the helm of the CPG giant in July. Alan Jope announced his retirement in September.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond to close all Harmon stores

The retailer will also close an additional 87 of its namesake stores as a potential bankruptcy filing looms.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2023

Vera Bradley shakes up leadership, takes full ownership of Pura Vida

The DTC brand’s founders left, along with much of Vera Bradley’s C-suite, as new CEO Jacqueline Ardrey slashes costs.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2023

Saks focuses on men with new ambassador program

The invite-only program comes as the department store is expanding its menswear offering at its New York City flagship.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

5 CEOs to watch in 2023

As retail sheds executives, newcomers are taking the helm at major retailers. They face individual hurdles, alongside industrywide challenges like inflation.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 30, 2023

Monos, Quince, Skims among fastest growing apparel and accessories brands: report

The top digital brands got more than a quarter of their traffic from organic search, according to a recent report from Similarweb.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Amazon Fresh raises its threshold for free delivery to $150

The move, which takes effect Feb. 28, reflects the difficult economics of online grocery fulfillment amid the company’s push to win over food shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2023

David’s Bridal launches wedding planning platform with vendor marketplace

Wedding vendors can join the platform for free and create their own webpage to advertise to couples.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2023

5 POS software integrations helping independent retailers compete

More than a cash register, the modern POS can function as the central cog of your retail operation.

Jan. 30, 2023

Newell Brands to lay off 13% of office staff

The cuts will be done by the end of 2023 and are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at saving up to $250 million a year.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Jan. 27, 2023

Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores, invest in supply chain

The wholesale club chain is also adding more distribution centers as it expands its store fleet over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023