Tractor Supply to expand its footprint, aiming for 3K nationwide

The retailer is also doubling down on leased stores and will leverage a sale-leaseback strategy to help fund its expansion.

By Daphne Howland • July 27, 2023

Overstock revenue falls 20% ahead of Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

CEO Jonathan Johnson said the company is on track to relaunch in the U.S. next month, and in-app promotions will replace the retailer’s iconic blue coupons.

By Nate Delesline III • July 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

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 27, 2023

The Backroom: Jason Del Rey and ‘Winner Sells All’

One of the most prolific journalists covering the retail industry leverages his deep sourcing for an in-depth book about Amazon versus Walmart.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 27, 2023

Lowe’s expands same-day delivery nationwide with OneRail

The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.

By Max Garland • July 27, 2023

Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023

Gap Inc. turns to Mattel operations chief Richard Dickson as CEO

The toy maker's longtime executive was instrumental in reinvigorating Barbie and other signature brands. Can he pull it off again?

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023

Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport out of bankruptcy

The brand conglomerate sees an opportunity to expand the footwear company's assortment into a "full lifestyle offering."

By Nate Delesline III • July 26, 2023

Serta Simmons Bedding names CEO

Following its exit from bankruptcy, the company also named a new chief marketing officer and executive chairman of the board. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 26, 2023

Wayfair names new chief marketing officer

Bob Sherwin is exiting the company after 10 years, with Paul Toms taking over the position.

By Dani James • July 26, 2023

Retailers hail tentative agreement between UPS and Teamsters

While industry groups expressed relief at the breakthrough, uncertainty remains unless and until the new contract is ratified by union members.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023

Bath & Body Works picks CVS, Merck alum for CFO

Eva Boratto joins the Columbus, Ohio-based personal products maker — long a familiar storefront inside many retail properties — as it shifts away from malls.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 26, 2023

Casper appoints new sales, marketing executives

Brad Bailey joins as chief sales officer and Jeff Willard as chief growth and marketing officer. The move comes after Casper sold its Canadian operations in April.

By Dani James • July 25, 2023

Apollo Global Management makes equity investment in PetSmart

The deal expands backing of private equity investors alongside UK-based BC Partners.

By Nate Delesline III • July 25, 2023

Adidas raises guidance after successful Yeezy drop

The first sale of leftover inventory slashed 250 million euros from its projected operating loss, and further drops could help even more.

By Cara Salpini • July 25, 2023

Stitch Fix technology chief exits

The departure of Sachin Dhawan, who took the CTO post only last year, may mean that newly arrived CEO Matt Baer is building his own team.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2023

Period care brand August appoints marketing VP

Diane Lewis marks the first marketing hire for the menstruation brand, which hopes to expand its retail channels and presence. 

By Dani James • July 24, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch opens new Fifth Avenue storefront

The New York City location offers women’s and men’s collections and shop-in-shops of Abercrombie Kids and activewear brand YPB.

By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2023

Gap Inc. taps Alo Yoga president to lead Athleta

Chris Blakeslee led the growing DTC fitness brand and its sibling Bella Canvas basics company for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023

Celebrity-backed retail brands are choosing malls for brick-and-mortar expansion: JLL

The acceleration of e-commerce coupled with altered shopping behavior as a result of the pandemic helped fuel growth for these brands.

By Howard Ruben • July 24, 2023

Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2023

Chewy names interim CFO to replace retiring Mario Marte

Marte is stepping down from the pet retailer later this month. He helped take the e-commerce company public in 2019.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023

Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2023

5 reasons why VPs of Supply Chain should be investing in an AS/RS solution

As VPs of Supply Chain for retail companies plan for the future, investing in AS/RS presents an innovative strategy for expanding the potential of their warehouse operations. 

July 24, 2023

How adaptive asset-light retail models can engage Gen Z’s shopping habits

How retailers are adapting their go-to-market models, in order to maximize their relevance to Gen Z’s shopping preferences.

July 24, 2023