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  • The interior of Revolve's store in Aspen, Colorado.
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    Revolve Group opens first physical store

    The Aspen, Colorado, location comes after a successful pop-up shop and will feature collections from both Revolve and Fwrd.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2024
  • With puffy clouds in a blue sky, bushes surround a store with the name "JC Penney" in white letters. The store entrance is a brick arch.
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    "JC Penney" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    J.C. Penney closing 4 stores in coming months

    The department store remains profitable, though net income plummeted nearly 90% last year and sales continued to slide.

    By June 13, 2024
  • Products are locked up at a Target store in Manhattan in New York City. Explore the Trendline
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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
  • A white and black colored Figs storefront in LA with mannequins in scrubs.
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    Figs taps Lululemon exec for CFO

    Sarah Oughtred spent almost 17 years at the activewear brand, where she helped scale the business from $270 million in revenue to about $10 billion.

    By Howard Ruben • June 13, 2024
  • Items are locked behind cabinets in a Walgreens aisle
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    How retailers can fight theft without hurting customer experience

    Locked cases drive potential customers to online alternatives. Helpful associates assist customers while inconveniencing crooks.

    By Bryan Wassel • June 13, 2024
  • A store with a bright green facade reads "Joann" in capital letters, and in smaller script says "handmade happiness."
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    Joann names new interim CEO

    Michael Prendergast will take on the role while a search for a permanent chief is underway. Meanwhile, the company appointed a new board of directors.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 12, 2024
  • Nordstrom Rack, at Codding Town, Bend, Oregon
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    Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition

    By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.

    By Kelly Stroh • June 12, 2024
  • A Walmart associate stocks a shelf
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    Walmart store employees can now earn up to $1K per year in bonuses

    Part- and full-time hourly associates have the potential to earn more the longer they stay with the company, the retailer said.

    By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2024
  • The interior of a Mango Home store. Shelves are lined with pillows, sheets, towels and various other homegoods.
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    Mango looks to strengthen homeware line with new leader

    The retailer is seeking to grow its Mango Home business with product diversification, as part of its goal to reach 4 billion euros in sales by 2026.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 12, 2024
  • Two police officers in front of a big box store, amid trees and cars.
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    Do retailers need active assailant insurance?

    Stores and shopping centers are increasingly vulnerable to the death and destruction caused by mass shooters in the U.S.

    By June 12, 2024
  • A white storefront with a blue Container Store logo on it.
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    The Container Store to open 2 stores in Virginia

    The small-format locations both feature design centers and Custom Spaces Studios as the company doubles down on its custom design business.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 11, 2024
  • An Academy Sports + Outdoors storefront.
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors to offer on-demand delivery via DoorDash

    The sports and outdoor recreation retailer has tapped DoorDash for same-day deliveries as it expands its physical store footprint.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2024
  • Aerial view of Walmart truck in front of storefront
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    How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

    Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 11, 2024
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    Q&A

    Foxtrot founder talks retailer’s struggles, resurgence and growth plans

    Mike LaVitola is back in the driver seat and plans to reopen 15 stores this year. He discussed what led to the company's demise, where stores will open and more.

    By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2024
  • A storefront is seen at an angle, with "T.J. Maxx" in bright red letters, against a blue sky streaked with light clouds.
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    TJX to expand into Mexico

    Both analysts and the off-pricer itself, which runs TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and other retailers in the U.S., see opportunity in international expansion.

    By June 10, 2024
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    Walmart to bring electronic shelf labels to thousands of stores

    The retailer expects to deploy the technology to 2,300 locations by 2026 in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2024
  • A lineup of Function of Beauty products.
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    Function of Beauty expands to Amazon

    In addition to the new partnership, the beauty and skin brand is now offering both its Target and Pro line from Sephora on its own website.

    By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2024
  • Corporate headquarters of HanesBrands as seen from outside with HBI signage in the front.
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    HanesBrands sells Champion to Authentic Brands Group

    The proceeds of the $1.2 billion sale will be used to pay down debt.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2024
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    SDI Productions

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    Sponsored by SheerID

    New data reveals 3 ways retailers can optimize back-to-school campaigns

    The genius behind irresistible summer community deals.

    By Bill Schneider, VP of Product Marketing, SheerID • June 10, 2024
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    Sponsored by Teleperformance

    The role of strategic partnership management and rebadging in transformation and enhanced CX

    The retail industry saw a drop in new global in-house centers last year. See why strategic business process services partnerships may be more appealing, and how to use them to unlock long-term value.

    By Mike Lytle, North America CEO, Teleperformance • June 10, 2024
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    GameStop Q1 sales drop 29% as it issues new stock offering

    The video game-focused retailer plans to capitalize again on meme stock interest by selling 75 million more shares.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 7, 2024
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    Landlords close in on acquisition of Express

    With private equity-backed WHP Global, Brookfield and Simon Property Group have put up a stalking horse bid of some $160 million in cash and $38 million in assumed liabilities.

    By June 7, 2024
  • A 3-D art display of Hello Kitty atop a Claire's store for the character's 50th anniversary.
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    Courtesy of Claire's, Hello Kitty
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    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Kirkland’s explores strategic alternatives as Claire’s celebrates Hello Kitty

    The home retailer is also instituting a cost-savings plan as sales fell 5% in Q1. Meanwhile, the tween brand is honoring the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 7, 2024
  • A Container Store banner outside a store.
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    The Container Store introduces Decor+ by Elfa

    The retailer seeks to grow its Custom Spaces business amid declining sales. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 7, 2024
  • The exterior of Hoka's New York City flagship store
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    Hoka opens New York City flagship store

    The Fifth Avenue location marks the popular running brand’s second store in New York City and eighth store in the U.S.

    By Howard Ruben • June 7, 2024
  • A shopper with a shopping cart full of merchandise stands in front of a Sam's Club sign outside the store
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    Sam’s Club looks to members to bolster private label offerings

    In a new initiative, the Walmart-owned club retailer is enlisting the help of 50,000 shoppers to help co-create products for its Member’s Mark line. 

    By Peyton Bigora • June 7, 2024