Boxed acquired by MSG Distributors

The regional distributor of consumables and household products said it will work to continue serving Boxed’s customers, vendors and brands.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023

Reebok opens its first full-line store in Mexico

The brand is attempting a comeback since Adidas sold it at a major loss to Authentic Brands Group two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 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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Skechers signs Harry Kane, plans soccer debut

The footwear company will launch its first soccer cleat, the SKX_01, in the U.K. and Europe in September.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2023

Happy Socks appoints new CEO

Alexander Meyer comes to the company from The Bay, where he served as chief customer officer.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2023

Gaining store-level insights to help reduce energy use

Companies worldwide are establishing sustainability goals – typically focused on reducing energy consumption thus improving their carbon footprint.

Aug. 21, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Target faces ESG lawsuit, BeautyStat names chief marketing officer

The suit filed by a Target stockholder alleges that the retailer misled shareholders over the effect its ESG efforts would have on its performance.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023

Petco expands DoorDash partnership, enhances app

Over 10,000 of the retailer’s products for pets including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and birds are available on DoorDash Marketplace. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2023

Christmas Tree Shops to liquidate under Chapter 7

The retailer’s bankruptcy was converted from Chapter 11 this week, with the judge stepping in to prioritize paying store employee wages.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2023

Express plans layoffs, reverse stock split

The apparel retailer, which is cutting 150 jobs, said it continues to take action to improve long-term growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 18, 2023

Tapestry revenues decline in North America

Coach, Tapestry’s largest brand, was the highest performer during the quarter, and it showed a 3% sales increase to $1.2 billion.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 18, 2023

Walmart raises guidance after solid Q2

Consumers continue to rely on the retailer for essentials but its CEO sees opportunity to drive discretionary buys.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 17, 2023

RadioShack under new ownership again

Unicomer Group has taken over from Retail Ecommerce Ventures, which first acquired the retailer's IP in 2020.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2023

Amazon expands BNPL offering to other retailers’ sites

Tens of thousands of retailers with the Amazon Pay checkout option can now offer buy now, pay later financing to shoppers.

By James Pothen • Aug. 17, 2023

Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?

Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

Target’s Q2 profits beat expectations despite soft sales

The retailer also acknowledged controversy over its Pride month assortment affected performance.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 16, 2023

Macy’s names chief customer and digital officer

Massimo Magni, who has over 20 years of experience with McKinsey & Company, joins the retailer as it is investing billions in technology.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 16, 2023

What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

Longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson is taking the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023

Grove Collaborative co-founder out as CEO

Stuart Landesberg will exit the chief executive role Wednesday, being succeeded by former Zulily and Shopbop CEO Jeff Yurcisin.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2023

Home Depot positive on full year as Q2 beats expectations

Although sales of big-ticket items are down, the retailer is expanding its offering in the hand tools, kitchen and bath sectors.

By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 15, 2023

Destination XL extends CEO’s contract

Harvey Kanter will stay with the company as its president and chief executive through August 2026.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 15, 2023

Columbia rehires Canada Goose exec for chief product officer

Woody Blackford was with Columbia for 14 years before joining rival outerwear firm Canada Goose in 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2023

Serta Simmons Bedding names COO amid turnaround

The company appointed a number of new executives this summer after it filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 14, 2023

Neiman Marcus cuts corporate staff to boost cross-functional collaboration

The department store said less than 1% of its workforce is affected by the latest layoffs as it continues to implement a strategy unveiled in February.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2023

Consumer product maker Amyris files for bankruptcy, lays off another 260 workers

The biotech company’s entire portfolio of brands, which includes JVN, Biossance and Rose Inc., is also up for sale.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 11, 2023

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2023