Ulta Beauty nearly triples ship-from-store locations

The fulfillment method offers faster and more cost-effective deliveries to customers, CEO Dave Kimbell said.

By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2023

Under Armour taps John Varvatos as chief design officer

The fashion designer has already been working with the struggling athletic apparel brand for some time this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 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. 

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Wolverine World Wide sells US leathers business to New Balance

The company also announced a deal to sell Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 5, 2023

Shopify integrates Buy with Prime feature

In a move that alters the companies' relationship, competitors Shopify and Amazon partnered to give Prime customers the payment option.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023

Walmart aims to grow its third-party marketplace at first seller summit

The retailer announced plans to open its marketplace to Chile and will expand its fulfillment services to include big and bulky items. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 5, 2023

Lego to invest $1.4B in sustainability as it pledges net-zero emissions by 2050

The Danish toy manufacturer plans to reduce its environmental impact by designing carbon neutral factories and producing more renewable energy.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2023

Unleashing profitable growth: The dynamic influence of a robust commerce network

A robust commerce network is a strategic necessity to not only survive but thrive in this challenging retail market.

Sept. 5, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Academy Sports and Outdoors expands assortment, and has pumpkin spice gone too far?

Fall-scented flushable wipes are here. Meanwhile, Academy Sports and Outdoors struck two deals this week, with Fanatics and L.L. Bean.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 1, 2023

Walmart’s e-grocery sales share hits record high: report

The retailer accounted for nearly 36% of all U.S. online grocery sales in Q2, up 5 percentage points from the same period in 2022, per Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 1, 2023

Crate and Barrel Holdings launches multi-year improvement plan

With multiple new executives leading the company, the retailer wants to harness AI and automation technologies.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 1, 2023

With departure of Walgreens CEO, retail takes a back seat

Rosalind Brewer arrived a little over two years ago with deep retail experience, but that doesn’t seem to be the drugstore company’s priority, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 1, 2023

Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2023

Dollar General set to open nearly 1K new stores despite profit, margin declines

The discounter is grappling with bloated inventories, which analysts say are contributing to shrink and impeding store operations.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2023

Victoria’s Secret posts Q2 sales decline amid turnaround efforts

While the retailer reported progress on its strategic initiatives, analysts question whether its actions are working.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 31, 2023

J.C. Penney announces $1B turnaround plan

The struggling department store will upgrade its tech, stores and customer experience, but is unlikely to follow rival Macy’s in leaving the mall.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 31, 2023

Macy’s renegotiates carrier contracts for lower delivery costs

The department store retailer uses UPS and the U.S. Postal Service but did not specify which deals were adjusted.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2023

Furniture maker Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams shuts down over inability to secure ‘critical financing’

The company, which was acquired by private equity firm The Stephens Group in 2014, closed despite a recent $20 million investment by the firm.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 30, 2023

Ann Taylor, Loft, Talbots form new KnitWell Group

Sycamore Partners acquired Talbots over a decade ago and the other KnitWell brands during Ascena’s 2020 bankruptcy.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2023

Amazon tests $35 free shipping minimum

The e-commerce giant is testing the free shipping threshold with select groups of non-Prime members. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 30, 2023

Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline

The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

Big Lots completes store leasebacks, takes ‘decisive actions’ to lower costs

The retailer said its core lower-income customer remains under pressure, but expects improvements in the back half of the year.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 29, 2023

Designer Brands President Bill Jordan to exit

Jordan has been with the company in various roles for nearly 18 years and plans to exit by the beginning of December.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2023

Vuori set a goal to open 100 stores by 2026. Here’s a look at the DTC brand’s progress.

The DTC activewear brand has steadily added to its footprint two years after announcing plans to drastically expand its brick-and-mortar presence.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 29, 2023

Authentic Brands Group lands partnership for Hunter Boots in China, Southeast Asia

Under the deal, Baozun Inc. acquired a 51% equity interest in the heritage boot brand’s intellectual property across the regions.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 29, 2023

J.C. Penney partners with celebrity stylist Jason Bolden

In a first-ever stylist collaboration for the department store, Bolden will reimagine collections for its J. Ferrar and Worthington private labels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 29, 2023