The $500M Question: Under Armour COO Colin Browne

How to spend half a billion dollars in hypothetical money? The athletic brand's operations chief would double down on the circular supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2022

7-Eleven introduces subscription delivery service

For $5.95 a month, shoppers can get items delivered by the convenience store in about 30 minutes.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 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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BH Cosmetics files under Chapter 11

The indie brand has succumbed to challenges brought on by the pandemic, despite high-profile partnerships last year with Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2022

Aerosoles footwear brand to be acquired by American Exchange

The shoe seller survived a bankruptcy in 2017 and is set to become its own division under its new parent, which both licenses and owns brands. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2022

Hims & Hers to sell hair care products at Walmart

The company already sells hair loss products through The Vitamin Shoppe and has expanded its retail partners and assortment in recent months.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2022

How Walmart GoLocal plans to stand out among delivery businesses

General Manager Harsit Patel says the white-label service could be just the start for wider supply chain offerings.

By Max Garland • Jan. 21, 2022

The story of Toys R Us' bankruptcy is still unfolding, and it still matters

In ongoing litigation, former suppliers to the retailer allege its leaders should never have signed on to bankruptcy financing that triggered its liquidation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2022

Amazon opens first fashion retail store

Amazon Style is now open in Glendale, California, and brings tech and personalization to the forefront of its shopping experience.

By Kaarin Moore • Updated May 25, 2022

Bonobos CEO exits after 5 years at the company

Micky Onvural is leaving the company to assume the role of chief marketing and communications officer at financial services firm TIAA, effective Monday.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 20, 2022

The Bay names Alexander Meyer chief customer officer

Meyer will manage marketing and creative, communication, loyalty initiatives and brand strategy at both The Bay and its offline counterpart Hudson's Bay.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 20, 2022

Women's fashion retailer Escada America files for bankruptcy

After lawsuits from landlords and ongoing pandemic disruption, the company is trying to close some stores to preserve operations.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2022

Forever 21 turns to retail veteran Winnie Park as CEO

Park has left her post as Paper Source chief executive to take over a job that's been vacant since Daniel Kulle's abrupt departure a few months ago.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2022

Neiman Marcus names new supply chain and technology chiefs

The department store retailer has been sorting out its finances, digital operations and executive leadership over the past few years.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 19, 2022

Walmart signals metaverse plans with trademark applications around virtual goods, NFTs

While plenty of companies are eyeing the tech, a potentially large push from the retailer could go a long way in spurring mainstream consumer adoption.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 19, 2022

Parade launches free recycling program in the US

Through the initiative, consumers can send the DTC brand gently used underwear from any brand in exchange for a 20% credit.

By Maria Monteros • Jan. 18, 2022

Kohl's investor suggests company sale, sets stage for board fight

An activist is pushing for more buybacks and asset sales, and alluded to a potential e-commerce spinoff, if not a sale of the entire company. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2022

LVMH investment arm takes minority stake in streetwear brand Aimé Leon Dore

The brand will continue to operate in New York City, but the French conglomerate's backing will be key to growth, founder Teddy Santis said.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2022

Nordstrom taps Vogue editor to direct women's designer business

Rickie De Sole brings not just merchandising and content experience, but also knowledge of key Nordstrom audiences.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2022

Are Sephora and Ulta on a collision course?

Signs point to yes. Here's what the retailers' new shop-in-shop partnerships mean for their own competition and the rest of the space.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 18, 2022

Supreme Court deals final blow to Biden vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers

The high court did agree to a requirement for healthcare workers, the latest sign that certain workplaces can be subject to such rules. That could eventually include some retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon workers will revote on union and Saks debuts Game Day collection

A tally of ballots for the new union vote will begin March 28. Meanwhile, Saks is making a bigger play for sports fans.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 14, 2022

Office Depot owner delays spinoff as it mulls sale of retail business

The company paused its plans to separate while it considers Staples' $1 billion offer as well as that of another unnamed buyer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 14, 2022

Sur La Table launches private label cookware collection

The updated line comes about a year and a half after a joint venture by Marquee Brands and CSC Generation bought the retailer out of bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 13, 2022

Omicron 'unlikely to derail' economic growth: Moody's

Analysts expect the disruption from the new variant to pass quickly. But supply hiccups and inflation will likely last longer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 13, 2022

How retailers weathered the holidays in 2021

Some have raised their Q4 guidance after a successful season, while others suffered from supply chain challenges and soft foot traffic.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2022