The Weekly Closeout: REI to close on Black Friday, Claire’s releases Roblox experience merch

The outdoor retailer will also shutter on Thanksgiving as part of its Opt Outside campaign, while the accessories retailer is releasing physical merchandise based on its digital characters.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 20, 2023

HomeGoods to close online store

The off-price retailer is shutting its e-commerce site after two years. Impacted associates have been offered jobs elsewhere in the company.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 20, 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

Amazon asks court to dismiss FTC’s ‘dark patterns’ claims

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that consumers are tricked into joining or renewing Prime memberships, and have difficulty canceling.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 20, 2023

Amazon outlines push to ‘eliminate packaging altogether’

As the company looks to remove added packaging from more orders in 2024, its packaging innovation director explains how Amazon identifies products fit to ship in their own packaging and works with vendors on redesigns.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2023

Tattered Cover parent company files for Chapter 11

The independent book retailer is restructuring as it enters a critical holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 19, 2023

Costco names Ron Vachris as CEO

Vachris, a veteran company executive who currently serves as president and COO of the club retailer, will assume the top job from Craig Jelinek on Jan. 1.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2023

David’s Bridal promotes slate of company veterans in preparation for post-bankruptcy turnaround

The special-occasion apparel chain struggled after its previous Chapter 11 exit in 2018 as the pandemic roiled its business.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2023

American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

By the numbers: How retailers stack up on inventory

Going into Q3, many major players cleaned up their inventories after last year’s surge in stock levels, with benefits to margins. Not everyone fared equally, however.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand

Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.

By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 19, 2023

Drinkware brand Tervis appoints new CEO

Hosana Fieber takes on the position as Rogan Donelly — who is part of the family that owns the company — shifts to become executive chairman.

By Dani James • Oct. 18, 2023

Activist firm calls VF Corp. headquarters a ‘Death Star,’ demands $300M in cost cuts and a board shakeup

But some proposals floated by Engaged Capital are already in place under new CEO Bracken Darrell and could take time to bear fruit, Wedbush said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2023

After Dollar General’s CEO shuffle, supply chain shakeup could be next

The retailer’s incoming chief is targeting out-of-stocks, shrink and other inventory management issues after a year of choppy operating performance, analysts say.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2023

Tupperware appoints new CEO, shakes up board

The company filed its delayed 2022 annual report on Friday and tapped former Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman to take on the chief role.

By Dani James • Oct. 17, 2023

Target COO John Mulligan to retire

Mulligan will leave the position early next year. Laysha Ward, the company’s chief external engagement officer, is also leaving.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 17, 2023

Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer

Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2023

What holiday hiring efforts look like in 2023

As one of the latest to announce, Nordstrom said it plans to hire “thousands of employees” for store, supply chain and customer service roles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, names new CEO

The pharmacy retailer plans to use bankruptcy to shrink its store footprint and manage a nearly $4 billion debt load.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 16, 2023

REI cuts 275 employees in store operations overhaul

Those impacted are in the retailer’s “lead” role, which is being eliminated as the company revamps its store operating model.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 16, 2023

Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2023

How to do less to drive more sales

Increasing sales comes down to insights and efficiency. Get actionable tips to streamline your warehouse.

Oct. 16, 2023

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Dollar General CEO out after less than a year

The discount retailer said it brought back former CEO Todd Vasos to replace Jeff Owen “to restore stability and confidence” in the company.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2023

Olaplex appoints new CEO amid ‘reset year’

The prestige hair care brand is bringing on Supergoop's Amanda Baldwin for the position, after JuE Wong’s exit. 

By Dani James • Oct. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom names HR chief and M&Ms wants to save the day this Halloween

Lisa Price returned to the department store, while the candy brand partnered with Gopuff to deliver last-minute treats on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 13, 2023