Walmart to deploy Symbotic's AI tech in all regional distribution centers

The retailer plans to expand its work with Symbotic in a bid to boost speed and accuracy throughout its supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 24, 2022

Glossier founder Emily Weiss steps down as CEO

Kyle Leahy, who joined the DTC beauty brand last year as chief commercial officer, is taking the reins. 

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 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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Best Buy trims sales expectations as pandemic boom unwinds

Inflation, the end of stimulus and a return to experience spending hurt sales at the retailer — but it could have been worse. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 24, 2022

Thinx CEO steps down

Johnson & Johnson exec Meghan Davis is taking the reins months after consumer products giant Kimberly-Clark bought a majority stake in the brand.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2022

EBay to open sneaker pop-up in LA

The "Wear 'Em Out Store" will lower prices for customers who wear their purchases out of the store. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2022

Hollister to open a Social Tourist pop-up on Melrose in LA

The year-old brand helmed by influencers Charli and Dixie D’Amelio will soon launch the store, operated by data-focused retail platform Leap.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2022

Buy now, pay later player Zilch expands to US

Instead of collecting fees from retailers to move merchandise from their shelves, Zilch is linking with brands like Sephora and Nike to lure consumers looking to finance their purchases through installment payments. 

By Jonathan Berr • May 23, 2022

Hasbro appoints chief people officer

Najuma Atkinson will take on the position, following the retirement of the company's Global Chief Human Resources Officer, Dolph Johnson. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 23, 2022

Retail turmoil comes for off-price

Inflation is making shoppers cautious, and that even includes the bargain hunters at retailers like Ross and TJX.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2022

Walmart GoLocal expands delivery to 1,600 locations

Expanding its service to more locations should help GoLocal operate more efficiently as it competes with other same-day delivery providers.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2022

Corrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy

Learn how corrugated boxes are manufactured, used and recycled with the utmost care to maintain circularity and prevent waste throughout the supply chain – all the way to consumers' homes.

May 23, 2022

Retail safety data: Why wearables are the key to reducing worker injuries and driving optimization

How safety wearables and data-driven solutions are powering a new future of workforce optimization.

May 23, 2022

Price Shock: 5 ways apparel companies and retailers can manage costs when inflation is surging

Eric Fisch, national sector head of retail and consumer brands at HSBC Bank for HSBC Corporate Banking, discusses how companies can manage costs, how expanding the number of vendors is a good long-term strategy and how passing along price increases to consumers can be done smartly.  

May 23, 2022

Foot Locker's Nike replacement efforts working 'exceptionally well'

CEO Dick Johnson said Foot Locker is underpenetrated in "virtually all of our brands outside of our top three." That leaves room for growth.

By Cara Salpini • May 20, 2022

Hugo Boss COO leaves to head Swiss outdoor brand

Heiko Schäfer joined in March 2020, just as COVID-19 began to upend the apparel industry. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2022

2 top Kohl's executives to depart as the retailer gets closer to a sale

The retailer, which reported a rough first quarter, said Chief Marketing Officer Greg Revelle and Chief Merchandising Officer Doug Howe are leaving.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2022

Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk to step down

Chief Operating Officer Colin Browne will take over on an interim basis, and Frisk will remain with the company in an advisory role until Sept. 1. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 2022

REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2022

Bath & Body Works outlook on profit growth turns negative as inflation wears on

The retailer expects material, transportation and wage costs, along with technology investments, to weigh on earnings. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 19, 2022

After heightened demand during the pandemic, growth at Home Depot and Lowe's begins to normalize

A cooler spring delayed sales during Q1, but Home Depot's position among professionals helped it weather challenges better than its rival.

By Caroline Jansen • May 18, 2022

Retailers pledge to address racial profiling, unfair treatment of store customers

Several companies and brands are joining Sephora and the nonprofit Open to All in acknowledging bias and pledging concrete steps to combat it.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2022

Target's profit 'collapsed' in Q1 as retail smashes into fuel costs

The retailer faced hundreds of millions of dollars in unexpected freight costs. But the company is being selective in when to hike prices.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2022

Century 21 to return to its iconic NYC flagship

During a time of challenges in the department store industry, the off-price luxury retailer is making a comeback after its 2020 bankruptcy.

By Dani James • May 18, 2022

Walmart's profits take a hit as fuel spikes and consumers react to inflation

As costs continue rising, the retailer is being strategic about pricing — raising and rolling back as it seeks market share and profit. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 17, 2022

Continuing apparel push, Wilson debuts performance tennis collection

Tennis apparel has been a priority since the company launched its Wilson Sportswear unit last year and is the "main growth vehicle" of that business.

By Cara Salpini • May 16, 2022