How 5 companies are tackling issues with sustainable packaging this year

From changing how products are shipped to what containers they're sold in and the product packaging itself, here's how retailers are tackling a myriad of issues.

By Cara Salpini • April 14, 2021

Bob Eddy named CEO at BJ's

Eddy has been filling the position following the untimely death of Lee Delaney earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • Updated April 20, 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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Urban Outfitters taps Nordstrom vet to lead Anthropologie

The brand has underperformed namesake Urban Outfitters and Free People, and analysts expect new chief Tricia Smith to make significant changes.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021

Hardest hit: Who is still at risk after last year's retail tribulations?

Party City, Nordstrom, Macy's, GameStop and others still have weak scores on measures of financial health, according to RapidRatings data.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2021

Nike launches refurbishment program in 15 stores

Gently worn, like-new or imperfect footwear consumers have returned will be cleaned and refurbished before being resold in stores.

By Cara Salpini • April 12, 2021

Amazon unionization effort fails in Alabama

Employees voted against union representation after a closely watched election, but the fight likely isn't over yet. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2021

How the pandemic drove retailers to on-demand warehousing

A pivot to holding more inventory, rising warehouse rents and Amazon's decision to limit its fulfillment service all played a role.

By Matt Leonard • April 12, 2021

Retail defaults to decline — but will still be high: Moody's

Bankruptcies hit record highs in 2020. The pace already slowed, but uncertainty remains, and weaker retailers are still vulnerable. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2021

Best Buy pilots $200 membership

Best Buy Beta comes with perks, including free installations, member pricing and unlimited Geek Squad technical support. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2021

Signet acquires jewelry rental startup Rocksbox

The move, part of a recently announced growth strategy, expands the retailer beyond its largely brick-and-mortar, mall-based operations.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2021

J. Crew elevates Madewell execs to tackle marketing, digital

Three of four appointments to the company's senior management team are Madewell execs gaining more responsibility.

By Maria Monteros • April 7, 2021

Gap designs fulfillment system to prioritize 'most valuable' customers

Delivery speeds will be tiered as gold, silver and bronze, which the CEO said would help manage costs.

By A.B. Brown • April 7, 2021

UBS: More than 80K stores likely to close in the next 5 years

E-commerce growth, today's excess retail space and department store declines could push that to as many as 150,000, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2021

The Collected Group exits bankruptcy

The owner Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliott is looking to grow its digital and wholesale business after stumbling in the pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 7, 2021

Chewy boosts automated fulfillment network through new warehouses and retrofits

The e-commerce company plans to open its second automated fulfillment center in Q2 and a "limited catalog facility" in Q3.

By Matt Leonard • April 6, 2021

Janie & Jack seeks growth overseas and online

As the premium children's brand picks up where Gap Inc. left off, and with business brisk despite the pandemic, it's also adding apparel for tweens. 

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2021

The omnichannel age is here — and it’s expensive

Store pickup of online orders grew by triple digits amid the pandemic. Retailers are now scrambling to become more efficient sellers across channels.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 5, 2021

Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions

Earlier this week Ikea confirmed it had containers held up, as companies across industries are addressing the impact of the logjam.

By Matt Leonard • April 1, 2021

Home Depot, Lowe's build on supply chain foundations to make quick work of omnichannel

When the pandemic arrived around the same time as the home improvement retailers' busy spring season, they had to pivot to meet demand.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 29, 2021

Afterpay shopping event to include physical retail for the first time

The installment payment platform has partnered with more brick-and-mortar retailers in pursuit of in-store transactions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 22, 2021

How to improve the customer experience with buy now, pay later

Consumers want to be satisfied with not just what they buy, and the price they pay, but also how they pay. 

March 22, 2021

Stripe reaches $95B valuation

The payments processing company's new valuation is based on raising $600 million in new capital that it plans to use for further expansion in Europe.

By Lynne Marek • March 16, 2021

Mobile wallet industry to reach $3.5 trillion by 2023: report

Western countries are behind in adopting the technology, but the pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of payments. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2021

Klarna raises $1B in funding, hits $31B valuation

The funding makes it the highest-valued private fintech in Europe and the second highest globally, according to the company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 2, 2021

Afterpay to offer installment payments to Stripe, Squarespace

The partnership comes as more consumers look to purchase goods online, and as many continue to reel from the financial impact of the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 25, 2021