Abercrombie & Fitch sales jump 20% in Q3

The company’s namesake brand posted 30% growth, while Hollister was up 11%. Now it’s a question of sustaining that momentum, analysts said.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2023

Madhappy opens first store

The 2,800-square-foot location is in West Hollywood, California, and features an assortment of its apparel as well as an on-site cafe.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 27, 2023

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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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Home gym company Tonal partners with Best Buy

The brand’s products can be purchased on Best Buy’s website in what the DTC company says is a “large-scale retail expansion.”

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 27, 2023

Walmart is widening the gap with Amazon in grocery e-commerce, report finds

The retailer's share of the online grocery market will expand to nearly 27% by the end of 2024, while Amazon’s will slip to 18.5%, according to Insider Intelligence.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 27, 2023

Walmart adding parcel stations for faster delivery, greater density

The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.

By Max Garland • Nov. 27, 2023

How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

Agile fulfillment means retailers receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Nov. 27, 2023

Salt Life continues brick-and-mortar expansion with Virginia store opening next month

With this new location, the apparel brand will have opened seven stores in 2023, bringing its total to 28.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 22, 2023

Kohl’s CEO shifts focus back to stores: ‘The digital business is really what’s bringing us down’

The department store notched more declines in Q3. But store comps were stronger, thanks in part to its Sephora partnership, and margins grew.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2023

Walgreens to close some stores for Thanksgiving, joining retail trend

The company’s decision was based in part on employee feedback, an executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2023

Retailers brace for cyberthreat feast ahead of Thanksgiving shopping weekend

A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.

By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2023

Kohl’s president, COO exits after less than a year

Dave Alves took on the roles this spring.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2023

New Crate and Barrel NYC flagship is the ‘future of the brand’

The Flatiron location is the retailer’s first immersive store, and employs designers who will travel to local shoppers’ homes.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 20, 2023

Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations

Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 20, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

At the same time, home goods company Surya acquired the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand, with plans to start shipping products in Q1.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023

Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

Solving problems and designing tailored experiences with retail environmental design.

By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Nov. 20, 2023

Amazon confirms ‘several hundred’ will be let go from Alexa unit

The decision comes during a year when the e-commerce giant has eliminated tens of thousands of roles.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 17, 2023

REI vows to fight union allegations, puncturing its progressive reputation

Unionized store workers this week filed 80 unfair labor practice charges against the outdoor retailer, alleging bad faith bargaining and retaliation.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2023

Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

Walmart thinking ‘more cautiously’ about the consumer amid volatile sales trends

CFO John David Rainey warned of “somewhat uneven” sales, which led to softness at the end of October, but noted things looked better in November.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 16, 2023

NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dr. Martens names CFO and 7-Eleven unveils a holiday collection

The shoe company also announced its first chief brand officer, while the c-store released apparel and merch for the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 16, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s new CEO exited. Now what?

Jonathan Johnson bet it all on the home retailer, rebranding Overstock in the process. Then activists called for his ouster.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 16, 2023

Amazon unveils heavy-lifting warehouse robot Titan

A fulfillment center in San Antonio is the first to use the technology in its operations to carry larger and bulkier items.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

Target CEO touts ‘meaningful improvement’ in profits even as revenue falls 4.2%

The retailer said easing inflation could bring shoppers back to discretionary categories as it adds updated merchandise for the holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2023

Amid another leadership shakeup, Nike hires ex-Amazon Fashion chief

Muge Erdirik Dogan spent 16 years at the e-commerce giant, leading the apparel business for three. Her hire is just one of a slew of changes Nike announced.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2023