6 charts show the effects of Vietnam's lockdowns on supply chains

Brands with high exposure to Vietnam are seeing port delays, canceled orders and slow capacity recovery after months of COVID-19 related restrictions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 26, 2021

Walmart steps up delivery, online alcohol availability as holidays near

The company is extending its delivery hours until 10 p.m., two hours later than it normally offers the service.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2021

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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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Bombas goes international with UK expansion

The DTC brand, known for its socks, has since broadened its assortment to include underwear, T-shirts and slippers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021

The top 5 local payment methods for global e-commerce

Fintech's latest unicorn shares how companies like Stripe grow across borders using local payments.

By Claire Gates, Chief Commercial Officer, at PPRO • Oct. 25, 2021

Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses

Amazon Local Selling may ease a friction point that is becoming increasingly tense heading into the 2021 holiday season — delivery. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2021

Walmart-owned Moosejaw to open store in Bentonville

The outdoors retailer's 6,000-square-foot shop is located just a few blocks away from where Sam Walton launched Walton's 5 & 10 back in 1950.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 21, 2021

Crocs posts blazing growth even amid supply chain struggles

Revenue growth hit 73% while the clog brand spent $75 million beefing up its supply chain as it contended with factory outages and shipping nightmares.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 21, 2021

Ulta tests small-format stores, moves into wellness as it seeks growth

Five years ago, the beauty retailer tested smaller stores and ultimately didn't move forward with them. Now, executives say things have changed.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 21, 2021

Forever 21 CEO steps down after less than two years

Longtime H&M veteran Daniel Kulle took the reins in February last year, but told colleagues it wasn't a good fit, Women's Wear Daily reports.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 21, 2021

Gopuff launches in NYC with retail sites

The company has opened more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. An unspecified number will service walk-up customers and also fulfill online orders.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 21, 2021

Tailored Brands hires Neiman Marcus vet for CFO spot

Brandy Richardson, former financial chief for the luxury department store, joins another company trying to move on from a bankruptcy last year.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2021

Express CFO exits

COO Matthew Moellering, who once served as the retailer's interim CEO, will become the acting chief financial officer following Perry Pericleous' departure.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 20, 2021

Target more than doubles Apple shop-in-shops in time for the holidays

Just months after its initial rollout, the retailer is expanding the number of dedicated stores from 17 to 36 locations.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 20, 2021

Burberry taps Versace chief as CEO

Jonathan Akeroyd also spent 12 years leading Alexander McQueen, and was chosen for his experience turning around global luxury brands.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2021

Instacart buys smart cart maker Caper AI for $350M

The e-commerce company said its acquisition will help bridge in-store and online shopping for consumers while making it easier for its workers to fulfill orders.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 20, 2021

Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes

The company's logistics arm has grown in parcel volume and revenue, outpacing FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service every year since 2014.

By Max Garland • Oct. 20, 2021

Amazon touts 1.8M jobs created by sellers as it comes under more congressional scrutiny

The e-commerce giant says small businesses have thrived using its services. But reports found the company prioritizes its own brands at others' expense.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2021

Over 70% of retail sales will come from stores in the next few years: Forrester

Consumers shop more online since the pandemic, but it's more than that — they've grown more digitally savvy, researchers found.

By Daphne Howland , Caroline Jansen • Oct. 19, 2021

Belk launches apparel brand Wonderly

The private label assortment replaces the department store's New Directions brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 19, 2021

Walmart unveils 3 Black Friday sales events, early access for Walmart+ members

The retail giant is leveraging Black Friday to boost memberships by giving subscribers special access to sales.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 18, 2021

Eileen Fisher to step down as CEO

She will stay on with her namesake company to focus on design work until she ultimately transitions out of that role, too. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 18, 2021

Bark brings on Amazon veteran as chief supply chain officer

Additionally, the COO is now the president of Bark Eats, and the DTC brand named a vice president of data, analytics and machine learning.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 18, 2021

These 5 people were supposed to save retail. Here's how they did.

They are charismatic, smart and savvy. But no one person can change an industry.

By Daphne Howland, Ben Unglesbee, Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 18, 2021

Is Best Buy undermining its storybook turnaround?

Layoffs and flexing in stores have taken a toll, current and former employees told Retail Dive. As one said, "You can't have good customer service when you barely have any customer service reps."

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Activist reportedly takes stake in Macy's, urges Saks-like e-commerce split

Also, Target teamed up with Lego for a collection inspired by its famous bricks and Allbirds launched a new product ahead of its IPO.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 15, 2021