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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 -
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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 -
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TrendlineThe 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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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 -
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Holiday hiring in retail dropped 7%
New analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows seasonal jobs fell to their lowest levels since 2016 as COVID-19 surged once again.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Foxtrot brings in $100M, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022
The upscale convenience store chain is also testing cashierless technology and looking to triple the size of its engineering team.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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East Coast snowstorms jeopardized suppliers, $5B in revenue: Resilinc
The storm put an estimated 25,000 types of product at risk. It could take 23 weeks for facilities to recover.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2022 -
J.C. Penney targets IT, e-commerce overhaul with new executives
The incoming CIO and chief digital and transformation officer will guide the company as it carries out its post-bankruptcy digital plans.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 12, 2022 -
Bark
Bark co-founder reclaims CEO role
Matt Meeker resumes the chief executive role less than two years after Manish Joneja, an Amazon veteran, succeeded him.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Big Lots plans to add 500 new stores
The discounter wants to add more than 50 stores in 2022 and accelerate from there as it looks to expand both digitally and in brick and mortar.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Nike vet joins The North Face as brand president
Nicole Otto spent 16 years at the sports apparel juggernaut, most recently leading its North American digital and store operations.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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Billie to enter physical stores for the first time via Walmart
The DTC razor brand's products will be available at over 4,000 locations starting in February.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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UPS to handle record 60M returns during peak shipping season
As returns activity increases, reverse logistics have become a vital part of the retail playbook to build customer loyalty. But costs are climbing.
By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Lululemon
Omicron weighs on Lululemon's stores, sales
The athleisure seller's CEO said that the pandemic has limited capacity, staff availability and, in some places, store hours.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Rihanna's Savage X Fenty to open stores in 5 US cities
Beginning with Las Vegas this month, the musician's lingerie brand will open its first locations sometime early this year.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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What changes at Stitch Fix and Trunk Club say about apparel retail
Styling guidance was supposed to help turbocharge subscription box sales. That didn't work out, but it doesn't mean the service isn't valuable.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden reviews supply chain progress with task force
The Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force touted progress in relieving port congestion, stocking store shelves and boosting the workforce.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Stitch Fix global styling chief to depart
Bridget Teeter joined the apparel retailer in 2020 and is leaving amid a shift toward more traditional e-commerce and turmoil among stylists.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Mattel
The Weekly Closeout: Fanatics acquires Topps and Barbie goes glam with Balmain
The digital sports platform declared the deal "the foundation of Fanatics Trading Cards business."
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Lululemon
Lululemon taps Amazon Twitch exec to take over as CEO of Mirror
Michael Aragon spent five years as chief content officer at Twitch and replaces founder Brynn Putnam.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Ikea doubles automation projects as store fulfillment grows
More than half of the retailer's orders were fulfilled from stores in 2021, according to an Ikea franchisee.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Flytrex drones can fly over people, vehicles with new FAA approval
The approval allows it to travel up to one nautical mile and carry small goods to up to 10,000 households in North Carolina.
By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Amid supply chain challenges, Bed Bath & Beyond's loss widens
Executives pointed to difficulties around keeping shelves stocked as the retailer's loss grew by more than $200 million from last year.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 6, 2022 -
Hasbro names new CEO and COO
The toy and gaming giant promoted two executives to top roles in the company as it navigates transformation and industry disruption.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Why so many DTC brands are into activewear
Whether they launched in the space or expanded into it, DTC brands are taking advantage of athleisure's continued popularity to fuel their businesses.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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The pandemic forces Walmart and Macy's to shift store operations
Uncertainty prevails in the new year as COVID-19 surges nationwide, leading some retailers to temporarily close locations or cut hours.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 5, 2022
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