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As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base
With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: The story behind our stories on shrink and theft
When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here’s what it took to get the story.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 29, 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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Children’s brand Lovevery launches in Singapore
The expansion comes about a year after the children’s toy and educational company entered Australia.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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The Container Store lays off 100 employees amid ongoing sales declines
The move affects about 2.5% of the retailer’s workforce and follows lowered guidance for its fiscal year, which ends in a month.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as US demand remains weak
The company lowered prices to entice budget-conscious shoppers, but now plans some increases to help restore margins.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse
The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 29, 2024 -
After tamping down marketing spend, Rent the Runway brings on new chief marketing officer
Natalie McGrath comes from Afterpay, with experience at apparel brands including Bandier, Coach, Alexander Wang and Net-A-Porter.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Rowing Blazers sells majority stake to Burch Creative Capital
The deal will allow the preppy streetwear brand to develop a womenswear line and expand its retail footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Dollar General starts accepting supplemental health benefits
The discounter is letting shoppers use the benefits to pay for items including produce, over-the-counter medicines and wellness products at all of its stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Warby Parker eyes 40 new stores as it closes 2023 with revenue up 12%
The vision brand, which operates 237 stores, still sees the opportunity for at least 900 locations, but wants its e-commerce business to return to growth.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Macy’s to close 150 more stores in 3 years
New CEO Tony Spring said underperforming stores must close even if they are cash-flow positive, telling analysts: “The bar has now been raised.”
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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The latest Yeezy drop from Adidas is online only
The activewear company earlier this month announced plans to shed existing inventory from its previous partnership with Ye.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Walmart trims store-to-home delivery costs by 20%
The retail giant's CFO credited the improvements in part to "densifying the last mile" by delivering more packages per route.
By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Dollar General opens 20,000th store
The discount retailer plans to open hundreds more locations this year alone.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Amazon Fresh launches Recurring Reservations feature for online shopping
The new feature allows grocery customers to choose a time for pickup or delivery orders up to a week in advance.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Self-checkout promises ultimate convenience. Is it doing its job?
The process can make for faster, easier experiences, but it needs regular attention and helpful associates to thrive.
By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Bankruptcy court OKs Instant Brands restructuring plan
The company, which has a brand portfolio that includes Corelle and Pyrex, expects to exit Chapter 11 this month.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Mattel taps new head of dolls and will VF Corp sell one of its biggest brands?
Krista Berger is the new senior vice president of Barbie and will lead the dolls division at the toy company. Meanwhile, the apparel conglomerate is reviewing its brand assets.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong
The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
The retailer’s vendors have already reported fulfilling Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Lululemon advances circular fashion with recycled nylon product
The retailer partnered with Samsara Eco to introduce an enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product in what the companies say is a “milestone” in textile recycling.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Havenly to acquire The Citizenry
The deal marks the third acquisition in two years for Havenly, which also bought Interior Define and The Inside.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers
Testing for Ships in Product Packaging compatibility often involves “a series of drops and vibrations,” a packaging innovation team leader said. Sellers can expect fee discounts for program participation.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman
Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades VF Corp, expects sale of at least one major brand
Declines at VF’s top four labels will likely continue amid weakness in wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales — and not just at Vans.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2024
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