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    GNC, Walmart in 'exclusive' tie-up in stores and online

    It's unclear what happens to 1,200 shop-in-shops at Rite Aid, as the supplements retailer works to make up for extensive brick-and-mortar closures.

    By June 7, 2021
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    Walmart follows Target in closing stores on Thanksgiving Day

    The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said it will operate on regular hours on Nov. 24 and release Black Friday store hours at a later date.

    By Maria Monteros • June 7, 2021
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    Trendline

    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
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Something is changing at Ulta’: The legacy Mary Dillon leaves behind as CEO

    She grew the beauty retailer from a regional player to a national powerhouse. Her departure marks the end of that high-growth phase.

    By June 7, 2021
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    As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales

    Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.

    By June 4, 2021
  • A Rent the Runway subscriber searches the company's "closet in the cloud" on mobile.
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    Rent the Runway, ahead of rumored IPO, ditches subscription requirement for clothing resale

    Previously, those interested in snapping up secondhand items from the rental company had to go to ThredUp or sign up for its service.

    By June 4, 2021
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    Walmart to give smartphones to more than 740K workers

    The move coincides with the rollout of a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and use an automated personal assistant.

    By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021
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    Belk expands luxury accessory offering with ‘Sunnies at Belk’

    The concept will bring hundreds of designer sunglasses from brands like Prada, Gucci and Versace to three stores and online. 

    By June 3, 2021
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    Opinion

    The future of retail belongs to those who make the best decisions

    The key is adding data into the mix — from all places and in as real time as possible — so retailers can make better, more informed decisions, writes Deloitte's Christina Bieniek. 

    By Christina Bieniek • June 3, 2021
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    Ulta joins the Fifteen Percent Pledge in bid to diversify assortment

    The news builds upon an earlier commitment to double Black-owned brands at the beauty retailer by the end of the year.

    By June 2, 2021
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    Etsy to buy apparel resale site Depop for $1.6B

    The deal ticks key boxes for both companies — and begs the question of why a traditional retailer didn't snap up the Gen Z favorite.

    By June 2, 2021
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    American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation

    Regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and deliver to shoppers 1.5 days faster, the COO said. 

    By Matt Leonard • June 2, 2021
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    Prime Day is June 21-22, but Amazon is starting deals now

    The 48-hour sales event, widely seen as a way to boost the online giant's membership program, is increasingly leveraged by other retailers as well.

    By June 2, 2021
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    Google to add Square sellers' direct product listings on search, shopping platforms

    Merchants can add their product catalog to various other features as well, including the images and maps features, and YouTube.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 1, 2021
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    Costco is bringing full in-store sampling back

    The club retailer is also reopening seating at its food courts as it plots a return to normal operations for both popular services.

    By Jeff Wells • June 1, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Is the never-ending Sears saga finally reaching its closing chapters?

    Most of what is left of the one-time empire is a footprint smaller than many regional retailers, and a whole lot of legal bills.

    By June 1, 2021
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    Sponsored by Google

    Winning strategies for wireline providers this moving season

    With the rising increase in wireline expectations and customer needs, providers must breakthrough in key moments, like with a big move.

    By Scott Falzone • June 1, 2021
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    Ulta posts record quarterly results as CEO Mary Dillon prepares to step down

    The executive's last quarter at the helm saw sales and comps surge 65% from 2020. Both metrics also increased over 2019 figures.

    By May 28, 2021
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    Dick's sales surge 119% as it invests in stores, private labels

    Even compared to 2019, sales at the retailer were up 52% as it prepares for the launch of the Public Lands concept later this year.

    By May 27, 2021
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    Best Buy comes roaring out of the pandemic era with 37% sales growth

    Stimulus and home renovations drove "extraordinarily high" demand at the retailer, which is preparing for permanent changes in shopping habits. 

    By May 27, 2021
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    Off-pricers bounce back in Q1

    Supply is still a problem, but these retailers are back in the game. All they really needed was stores to reopen.

    By May 27, 2021
  • Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

    An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

    By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2021
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    Instacart plans to expand globally

    The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.

    By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021
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    Judge dismisses DC attorney general's antitrust suit against Amazon

    The district's top lawyer said the court "got this wrong" and is reviewing further legal options.

    By Updated March 21, 2022
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    J.C. Penney's new private label needs women to dress up a little

    The brand, Ryegrass, is the fifth introduction in the last six months, but may have done better launching before Mother's Day.

    By May 25, 2021
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    Wilson debuts apparel line, plans first retail stores

    The sports equipment company is expanding its offering and honing in on DTC as part of an "evolution" into an athletic lifestyle brand.

    By May 25, 2021