Party City emerges from bankruptcy, CEO to exit

Brad Weston will step down from the top executive role, while current Chief Commercial Officer Sean Thompson will become the company’s interim.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 13, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 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

Reebok names Shaquille O’Neal president of basketball

The former basketball star will lead strategy for the category, as the athletics brand focuses on becoming a team sports brand once more.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2023

Banana Republic opens flagship in San Francisco

The brand is opening a location at a time when other retailers are exiting the city. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross names president of operations

Stephen Brinkley, a veteran of SportChek, Target and Circuit City, was appointed to the newly created position.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross caps off yearly opening plans with 51 new stores this fall

The off-price retailer, which opened 97 locations in fiscal 2023, raised its guidance in August on top of 7.7% sales growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 11, 2023

Adidas President of North America Rupert Campbell to exit

Arthur Hoeld, who is already responsible for global sales at Adidas, will take over Campbell’s responsibilities until a replacement is found.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Amazon reopens Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment, nixes planned fee

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2023

Foot Locker to shut down Atmos’ US website, stores

The Japanese streetwear brand, which was acquired by Foot Locker in 2021, will close three stores as it exits North America and invests in Asia.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Target loses ground on plastics reduction goal

The mass merchant said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around its virgin plastic number.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart GoLocal lands Shipt executive Rina Hurst as its new VP

The former chief business officer for the Target-owned company will focus on scaling and expanding the retail giant's delivery service platform.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023

Nike kicks the inventory doldrums with levels down 10%

The sportswear giant has come a long way from a year ago, when stock levels were surging with retailers and consumers pulling back on purchasing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2023

Walmart tests more AI, AR shopping tools

The retailer is eyeing generative AI-powered experiences including enhancing search functions for online shopping.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2023

From Amazon to Allbirds, nearly 50 major retailers announced layoffs this year

As companies turn to cost-cutting measures, there’s no shortage of big names slashing jobs — and not all of them are in dire financial straits.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 10, 2023

Continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion, Mizzen+Main plans 3 stores this fall

The DTC men’s apparel brand is hoping to operate 10 locations by the end of the year with more slated to open in 2024.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 9, 2023

Puma taps Adidas veteran as SVP of North American wholesale sales

Andrew Rudolph brings 20 years of experience from rival Adidas, where he once served as vice president of U.S. sales.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 9, 2023

Stitch Fix to lay off 558 in Dallas as it carries out distribution center closures

The apparel e-retailer said it may rehire some of those leaving as it shifts its focus to remaining facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 9, 2023

Shein names new group vice chairman

Marcelo Claure was most recently chairman of Shein Latin America.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 9, 2023

FTC vs. Amazon: 4 takeaways on how the company’s fulfillment services affect sellers

The complaint says sellers are cornered into using Fulfillment by Amazon, squeezing out alternative providers. Here’s how.

By Max Garland • Oct. 9, 2023

Top 3 supply chain challenges for retailers in 2024

Retail leaders need to know about and strategize for next year’s supply chain challenges. 

Oct. 9, 2023

4 ways retailers can future-proof their business

Make data-driven decisions with real consumer purchase data from over 100 million customers and billions of transactions.

Oct. 9, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Lowe’s partners with Carhartt and JLo Beauty launches at Macy’s

The workwear brand is coming to Lowe’s, while Jennifer Lopez’s skin care and beauty line is at the department store just in time for the holidays. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2023

In challenge to Etsy, Artisans Cooperative marketplace launches

The platform, which focuses on selling handmade goods, was formed as a result of the Etsy strike last year over seller fee hikes.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2023

The RealReal CFO to step down

Still in its quest for profitability, and amid financial struggles, Robert Julian is leaving the position after two years with the company.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 4, 2023