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  • Home Depot flatbed delivery center in Dallas
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    The Home Depot expands distribution center network for pro orders

    Four new locations aim to reduce in-store congestion by directly shipping products like lumber and insulation to job sites.

    By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024
  • A person walks by a Peloton store while wheeling a stroller.
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    Peloton CFO leans on cost cutting to reverse post-pandemic slump

    Finance chief Liz Coddington is slashing overhead costs and driving more revenue from Peloton’s digital subscription and bike rental businesses.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 14, 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
  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour puts founder Kevin Plank back in charge as CEO Stephanie Linnartz exits

    Come April 1, the athletics brand founder will take the helm once more. Linnartz, who is stepping down, has been CEO for barely a year.

    By Updated March 14, 2024
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    On plans 100 more stores in the coming years

    The Swiss athletics brand continues to build out its global footprint, opening stores in China, Germany and Latin America as it leans into its DTC channels.

    By March 13, 2024
  • Dollar Tree, Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores

    The company said continued inflation is pressuring Family Dollar's core customer base.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2024
  • Walgreens revamps its app.
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    Claire’s to launch displays in thousands of Walgreens stores

    The pharmacy chain retailer is diversifying its product assortment amid declining U.S. retail sales. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2024
  • Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan
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    Brooks Running promotes Dan Sheridan to CEO

    Sheridan — most recently the company’s chief operating officer — succeeds Jim Weber, who held the role for over two decades.

    By Howard Ruben • March 13, 2024
  • A red "Petco" sign adorned with a blue cat and red dog.
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    Petco in search of a new CEO as Q4 disappoints

    Former Best Buy executive Mike Mohan is taking over in the interim as the pet retailer struggles with profitability.

    By March 13, 2024
  • Exterior of an Allbirds store in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood
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    Allbirds taps new CEO, plans store closures

    COO Joe Vernachio takes over from co-founder Joey Zwillinger on Friday as the DTC brand reported a 15% sales drop in 2023.

    By March 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    Costco’s ‘voice’ looks back on 40 years, $1.50 hot dogs and leadership

    Richard Galanti thought he might stay four years at what was then a retail startup. Costco’s CFO stayed about four decades and is exiting the role on Friday.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2024
  • Two models wearing clothes from the Cat and Jack collection
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    Target’s Cat & Jack kid’s apparel headed to Hudson’s Bay in Canada

    The owned brand of kids' clothes is one of Target's strongest, and will have a dedicated space in every Hudson's Bay store.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 12, 2024
  • The storefront of the Nordstrom NYC flagship.
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    Nordstrom opens luxury pop-up at NYC flagship

    The retailer’s partnership with Bode is the first of a series of limited-time events and brand takeovers at the New York store.

    By March 12, 2024
  • People shopping for baby items in a store.
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    Kohl’s brings in Babies R Us after rough holiday quarter

    The struggling department store is increasingly relying on other brands, including Amazon and Sephora, to draw customers to its stores.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Generation Tux steps into physical retail

    The online suit and tuxedo rental company’s showroom will feature tech that uses data and AI to understand a customer’s measurements and desired fit.

    By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2024
  • External shot of The Body Shop storefront.
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    The Body Shop’s US operation forced into liquidation as UK parent takes its cash

    The U.S. subsidiary ceased operating as of March 1 and told a bankruptcy court it didn’t get advance notice of its British owner's restructuring.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Liquid Death closes funding round valuing business at $1.4B

    The beverage maker said the $67 million in new financing will be used to grow distribution and accelerate product innovation.

    By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2024
  • Storefront of Ross
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    As it plans 90 stores, Ross refocuses DD’s on existing markets

    The smaller banner will shift focus and undergo an “in-depth analysis” of its customer base amid disappointing performance in newer markets.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 11, 2024
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    Funko chief financial and operating officer to step down as toymaker preps for ‘softer’ content schedule

    Steve Nave’s resignation comes as the company continues to brace for economic headwinds.

    By Grace Noto • March 11, 2024
  • Walmart storefront sign.
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    Walmart piloted an RFID receipt check. It didn’t work out.

    The retailer confirmed it has ended a recent test of the checkout technology at a Neighborhood Market store in Bentonville, Arkansas.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2024
  • Two shoppers leave a Best Buy store.
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    Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

    The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

    By March 8, 2024
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    American Eagle has ‘refocused’ logistics arm amid third-party business woes

    The retailer faced $98.3 million in impairment and restructuring charges from Quiet Platforms in Q4 as it adjusted to reduced e-commerce fulfillment demand.

    By Max Garland • March 8, 2024
  • A Wall St. sign with American flags in the background next to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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    New York Stock Exchange moves to delist apparel retailer Express

    Concerns about the company’s long-term financial health have continued to surface over the last year.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 8, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: BowFlex files for Chapter 11, Public Lands partners with Saucony

    The at-home fitness company has a $37.5 million buyout offer, and the Dick’s Sporting Goods banner teamed up with the footwear brand on running shoes.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 8, 2024
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    Walmart adds early morning delivery option

    As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. 

    By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024
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    Gap, Old Navy make progress on long road to recovery

    New Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson touted market share gains at the company’s biggest brands, but analysts say they have further to go.

    By March 8, 2024