Inventory confounds Nordstrom in subdued Q2

The department store beat expectations but, unlike most rivals, results declined from 2019 in a period still clouded by the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2021

Fabletics expands to loungewear

Citing the surging market for comfy clothing, the DTC activewear brand is joining a list of new entrants that also includes Athleta and ThirdLove.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 25, 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

Former Coach CEO will take over at Capri next year

Analysts hailed the arrival of Josh Schulman, who rescued the Tapestry brand from the discount bin and will spend the next year leading Michael Kors.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2021

What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks

From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2021

Klarna reaches 20M US customers

That's double the platform's customer base from June of last year, as buy now, pay later companies gain steam.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2021

Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace Nuuly Thrift

The platform will accept products for resale from any brand, and will act as the sister company to Nuuly Rent. 

By Kaarin Moore • Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Walmart to sell its delivery service to other businesses

The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021

Amazon aggregator D1 Brands raises $123M

More investors are lining up to fund companies that are acquiring third-party sellers from Amazon and other digital natives.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2021

This Amazon Fresh store is only blocks from a Whole Foods. Why?

The two grocery properties are in the same Washington, D.C., neighborhood. But, the stores are on such different trajectories it may not matter.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 24, 2021

David's Bridal to expand store footprint

The retailer opened a location in Naperville, Illinois, with plans to add locations in Florida and California later this year.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 23, 2021

Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season

Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021

Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC

The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021

Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands

Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021

Target to open 4 new sortation centers, adding capacity and speeding delivery

Shifting the sortation process from the backroom and stores to a dedicated facility will help free up space and time within retail locations.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 23, 2021

Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret show different strengths in Q2

With some metrics still tangled together, the now-separated brands still featured in each other's reports. But it's clear why they shouldn't be together.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2021

The Weekly Closeout: Crate and Barrel partners with Shinola and Shrek goes Supreme

The retailer collaborated with the luxury watchmaker for a furniture and housewares collection, and the famous green ogre is Supreme's new muse.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 20, 2021

USPS shippers need 2-day notice of disruption to avoid hectic peak, watchdog says

The Postal Service didn't announce embargoes and volume redirections during the 2020 peak season early enough for mailers to adjust. 

By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2021

Toys R Us brand to open 400 shop-in-shops in Macy’s stores

The department store retailer hopes to lure in millennial parents who shopped at the famed toy store as kids. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2021

Amazon is getting into the department store business: WSJ

The e-commerce giant has yet to conquer brick and mortar, but there may be a lot of opportunity to grab share using a model that has let itself go.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2021

Rebag opens Connecticut store with item pricing kiosk

The company's new location includes tech that allows customers to receive an instant price quote on items they wish to sell. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2021

Walmart charters ships to ensure freight capacity, inventory for peak season

One ship leasing company referred to the charter market as "red hot" as it has signed 40 new charters so far this year.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021

Express wants to win customers back with this new store concept. Take a look inside.

Express Edit boasts a smaller footprint and a curated selection of its product assortment. But, will it draw the audience it wants?

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 19, 2021

Target posts 9% comp sales entirely driven by traffic

The retailer emphasized its theme of "growth on top of growth" even as the pace slows.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 18, 2021

Lowe's comps fall as consumer DIY projects slow

Declines come as little surprise compared to a stellar year for home improvement in 2020. But Home Depot's Q2 gains add pressure.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 18, 2021

How well-performing retailers navigated the pandemic, and best practices for the years ahead

Retailers that survived the pandemic should adopt these practices of the winners, who had a few critical things in common, writes Bill Kearney, managing director of White Oak Commercial Finance.

By Bill Kearney • Aug. 18, 2021