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Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model
The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2024 -
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Miniso opens at American Dream Mall
The company continues to grow its store footprint in the U.S. and abroad following a surge in sales last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 8, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe 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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Amazon extends transition period for low inventory fee
The company said it would credit the fees for a few more weeks and added some exceptions as it considered ways to incentivize optimal product supply.
By Max Garland • May 8, 2024 -
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Q&A‘The death of the mall was a myth’: Brookfield Properties CEO on the evolution of an aging retail concept
Kevin McCrain isn’t bothered by department store anchors closing and says retailers need malls because people like to shop there — including Gen Z.
By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2024 -
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Heydude still a drag on Crocs in Q1
Former Ulta exec Susan Healey has been appointed chief financial officer, replacing Anne Mehlman, now Crocs brand chief.
By Daphne Howland • May 7, 2024 -
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Beyond Inc. focuses on brand differentiation as losses widen in Q1
The company is expected to relaunch Zulily in Q3 as it looks to build out sister brands Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.
By Nate Delesline III • May 7, 2024 -
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Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout
An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.
By Jessica Loder • May 7, 2024 -
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Daily Harvest launches at Target
The expansion into 250 of the mass merchant’s stores comes as the DTC food brand builds out its wholesale footprint with retailers like Costco and Wegmans.
By Howard Ruben • May 7, 2024 -
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Rally House grows to over 200 locations
The family-owned sports retailer doubled its store count in a little over than two years and has plans for continued expansion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2024 -
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Wholesale remains most profitable investment channel for brands: report
The channel, which is expected to grow 51% this year, accounts for about 60% of companies’ total sales, according to a recent NuOrder report.
By Suzette Parmley • May 6, 2024 -
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DTC bridal brand Azazie opens first physical location
Azazie Studio is closed to the public and will be used to host private events, bridal celebrations, style and influencer appointments, gifting suites and more.
By Howard Ruben • May 6, 2024 -
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Macy’s chooses 26 entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain
In addition to education and funding, “The Workshop at Macy’s” provides various opportunities to sell via the department store.
By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2024 -
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
By Kelly Stroh • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by QuinyxWhy most frontline retail workers are considering quitting (and how to retain them)
59% of retail frontline workers considered quitting their jobs this year - how can retailers prevent a mass exodus?
May 6, 2024 -
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Wayfair net sales fall 1.6% in Q1
Despite challenges across the home goods category, executives remained optimistic that demand will return.
By Caroline Jansen • May 3, 2024 -
In its third bankruptcy, Rue21 plans to shutter all locations
The apparel retailer massively downsized as it emerged from Chapter 11 in 2017. This time more than 540 stores will close for good.
By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private
The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.
By Retail Dive Staff • May 3, 2024 -
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J.C. Penney, country singer Walker Hayes to release limited-time collection
Following its bankruptcy, the retailer has been improving its merchandise and technology infrastructure to resurrect its business.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2024 -
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Banana Republic’s CEO is out
Sandra Stangl arrived in 2020 and oversaw the addition of home goods, her forte, at a tough time for the category.
By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2024 -
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Beyond Inc. adds 8 people to its leadership team
The new executives will fill key roles at the company's three main banners — Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily.
By Nate Delesline III • May 2, 2024 -
Hudson’s Bay, again a unified retailer, announces layoffs in organizational ‘re-alignment’
The Canadian department store, which once split up its e-commerce and store operations, said the downsizing impacts less than 1% of its workforce.
By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2024 -
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Walmart GoLocal expands delivery capabilities, client base
The retailer's local delivery platform has evolved to handle big and bulky items, orders out of fulfillment centers and more, Vice President Rina Hurst said.
By Max Garland • May 2, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club’s receipt-verification tech speeds ahead
The AI-based equipment is now in place at a fifth of the chain’s locations and is helping shoppers exit more than 20% faster than before.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2024 -
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Reformation reports spike in direct emissions, misses 2023 carbon intensity target
The apparel company known for pioneering sustainable practices aims to slash its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.
By Zoya Mirza • May 1, 2024 -
Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order
The retailer listed products as being made in the United States when they were manufactured abroad and will pay a "record" civil penalty.
By Nate Delesline III • May 1, 2024
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