Saks Off 5th e-commerce site names Amazon vet as new COO

The announcement comes only a month after the off-price retailer's online business was separated into a stand-alone entity.

By Kaarin Moore • July 29, 2021

The Backroom: When Reebok was on top of the world

Retail Dive's senior editor discusses the past and alternate histories of the brand that once topped even Nike.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 29, 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. 

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Athleta launches digital wellness platform 'AthletaWell'

Gap Inc.'s activewear retailer partnered with at-home workout company Obé Fitness as part of its transformation into a lifestyle brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2021

Walmart to sell its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses

The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.

By Maria Monteros • July 28, 2021

Sephora to hit 15% Black-owned benchmark in prestige hair care by year's end

The beauty retailer has made strides on its commitment to double the assortment of Black-owned brands it carries by the end of 2021.

By Cara Salpini • July 28, 2021

Dollar General expands Popshelf with shop-in-shops

The retailer is adding its higher-priced, treasure-hunt concept inside of two DG Market stores as it blazes ahead with the build-out of the banner. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 28, 2021

Guess sources more from India, Bangladesh to avoid tariff risks in China

The retailer is leaning more on suppliers from Bangladesh and India as tensions between the U.S. and China linger and tariffs persist.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2021

UPS: Peak demand projected to exceed capacity by 5M packages daily

The company is adding sortation capacity, leasing aircraft and sitting down with about 300 customers to understand their demand projections for the holidays.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2021

Stores may soon use one-third of their space for e-commerce fulfillment: report

Online and offline may be blurred, but the importance of physical stores to both is clear, according to research from Edge by Ascential.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2021

Coresight Research predicts 'hybrid' wholesale, DTC model for next 3 years

More companies are turning to DTC for higher margins and better brand control, as it becomes a key channel for "both new and existing brands."

By Cara Salpini • July 27, 2021

Target reports 25% increase in Black representation at the officer level

Nearly a year after promising to establish systemic changes, the big-box retailer announced progress in its annual diversity report.  

By Maria Monteros • July 27, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Ryder in bid to speed replenishment times

The two distribution centers Ryder will operate are strategically located near dense population hubs and will allow inventory to quickly reach stores.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 27, 2021

Tap-to-phone payments expected to gain traction, industry experts say

As the need for mobile point-of-sale devices grows, companies are looking toward smartphones to streamline contactless payments.

By Vaidik Trivedi • July 27, 2021

ThredUp snaps up European apparel resale company Remix for over $28M

The Bulgarian company's revenue and powerful software will help the U.S. resale site expand overseas.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2021

Reebok was meant to be a ‘Nike killer.’ How the brand lost its No. 1 spot

In the '80s, Reebok was the top sports brand for a time. Now it's dwarfed by Nike and Adidas. We take a look at the history of the brand, through the lens of the people who were there.

By Cara Salpini • July 26, 2021

Rue21 is opening 15 stores in 2021. Here's where they are.

After experiencing double-digit growth in 2020, the retailer is aggressively investing in its physical and digital footprints. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 26, 2021

Pandemic pushed fashion brands to prioritize supplier relations in quest for agility

"Super vendors" with multiple manufacturing locations can react quickly to lockdowns or closed borders to reduce lead times on purchase orders.

By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2021

Mercari, Uber expand local delivery program

Through the ride-hailing app's network of delivery people, sellers and buyers exchange products on-demand without leaving their homes. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2021

How Shein makes 'fast fashion' look slow

The Chinese DTC company is winning over Gen Z by being speedier, fresher and more inclusive, according to a report from Edited.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2021

GNC names new COO

The retailer hired internally for the chief operating officer position and brought on a new chief merchandising officer from Zappos.

By Kaarin Moore • July 23, 2021

Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains

Faced with empty shelves over the past year, companies like Walmart, Lowe's and QVC are looking for new or more local suppliers that meet their needs.

By Jen A. Miller • July 23, 2021

Bluemercury names Maly Bernstein new CEO

Bernstein takes over from co-founder Marla Beck, who started the company in 1999 and has grown it to 180 locations under Macy's.

By Cara Salpini • July 22, 2021

Costco pilots same-day delivery with Uber

The delivery company is providing service from 25 of the club retailer's stores in Texas, with seven more planned for the coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2021

Reporter's Notebook: Where do Kmart's New York City customers go now?

The once dominant, now struggling retailer abruptly closed its Astor Place location, frustrating the neighborhood: "This is bringing me to Amazon."

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2021

Ulta to open first Target shop-in-shop locations in August

The retailers plan to open 800 experiential stores nationwide, featuring items from over 50 beauty brands like Clinique, MAC Cosmetics and Morphe.

By Maria Monteros • July 21, 2021