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  • The storefront of an Academy Sports + Outdoors location in Lafayette, Indiana
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors names new chief merchandising officer

    Matt McCabe has been promoted to the role as the retailer moves to open new stores in Indiana and partner with the Indianapolis Colts.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 23, 2023
  • Bluemercury storefront.
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    Bluemercury relocates headquarters to New York

    The shift brings the beauty retailer closer to brand partners, its highest concentration of stores and the rest of the Macy’s organization.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2023
  • Products are locked up at a Target store in Manhattan in New York City. Explore the Trendline
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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
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    Leap raises $15M in fresh capital

    The company, which helps DTC brands enter brick and mortar, will use the funds to enhance platform capabilities and accelerate its path to profitability.

    By Howard Ruben • June 23, 2023
  • Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment center in Joliet, Illinois.
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    Walmart rolls out inventory service for third-party sellers marketplace

    Inventory Transfer Services gives sellers the option to send goods to one centralized location and offer two-day to same-day shipping.

    By Alejandra Carranza • June 23, 2023
  • Customers enter a Walmart store in San Leandro, California.
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    5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

    The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023
  • Regional off-price retailer Forman Mills lays off nearly 300, closes stores as it mulls bankruptcy

    The 38-year-old company said it is working to sell itself and may have to file for Chapter 11 protection if it can't find a buyer.

    By June 22, 2023
  • A gray and white Bed Bath & Beyond store.
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    Overstock wins Bed Bath & Beyond IP at auction with $21.5M bid

    The bid gives Overstock ownership of Bed Bath & Beyond’s internet properties, social media, mobile platforms, business data, publicity rights and trademarks.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 22, 2023
  • Exterior of a Gymshark storefront
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    Gymshark chief commercial officer exits

    Niran Chana worked at the direct-to-consumer athletics brand for about eight years, first starting as a customer service manager.

    By Dani James • June 22, 2023
  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour lays off 50 in corporate roles

    The cuts are across “several functions” and were made to support the company’s path to profitability.

    By June 22, 2023
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    Amazon Go closures continue

    The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

    By Jessica Loder • June 22, 2023
  • Interior of a store with a yellow "Dollar General" sign hanging from the ceiling.
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    Dollar General to open first Montana stores

    The discount retailer said Tuesday it is building two locations in the state. Two more stores also appear on a Montana Department of Environmental Quality list of construction projects.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 22, 2023
  • A large cardboard box sits on a welcome mat on the front porch of a house.
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    FTC sues Amazon over ‘deceptive’ practices in Prime signups, cancellations

    The e-commerce giant “duped millions of consumers” into enrolling in its Amazon Prime membership, the FTC alleges in its complaint.

    By June 21, 2023
  • Mannequins in lingerie are part of the sales floor displays at Victoria's Secret in New York City
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    Victoria’s Secret names brand president, chief merchandising officer

    Greg Unis will oversee the namesake and Pink brands, while former Torrid executive Anne Stephenson will become the company’s chief merchant.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 21, 2023
  • Storefront of Ross
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    Barbara Rentler to stay on as Ross CEO through 2026

    The discount retailer announced a long-term succession plan, which includes Rentler serving as a senior adviser after exiting the top role.

    By June 21, 2023
  • South Moon Under launches online return policy that encourages final sales

    Online shoppers receive 15% off when they use a specific code — but doing so makes the entire purchase final.  

    By June 21, 2023
  • Bracken Darrell poses for a professional headshot in front of a blank background.
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    VF Corp. names new CEO

    Bracken Darrell was previously the CEO of computer manufacturer Logitech and was known for boosting its revenues and market share.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 20, 2023
  • Staples launches tiered tech support program

    The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2023
  • Display of a striped green Ruggable x Monica Ahanonu rug under a bed
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    Ruggable to open first international facility

    The direct-to-consumer brand is opening a plant in the U.K. and plans to launch in France in the near term.

    By Dani James • June 20, 2023
  • Skechers storefront.
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    Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace

    The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2023
  • The exterior of a Five Below store during the daytime with a blue sky
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    Five Below poaches McDonald’s alum for CFO

    The extreme-budget retailer is reshuffling its C-suite, with Ken Bull’s promotion to COO and Kristy Chipman’s appointment to CFO.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2023
  • On the brown tile floor of an indoor soccer pitch, a white scuffed up gear bag with the word PUMA sits behind a pair of blue and white soccer cleats. One cleat leans against a soccer ball.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Puma’s CEO overhauls marketing, Fanatics acquires Fexpro

    The athletics retailer underwent a reorg in its marketing division, while Fanatics bought the Latin America-based sports wholesaler. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 16, 2023
  • An exterior view of Walmart's new fulfilment center in McCordsville, Indiana
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    Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

    The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 16, 2023
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    Andy Dunn back at Bonobos in advisory role

    Walmart, which had hired Dunn to oversee its digital brands after it acquired the DTC menswear label in 2017, unloaded it in April for $75 million.

    By June 16, 2023
  • Saks Off 5th names chiefs for marketing, merchandising

    Mara Sirhal joins from Bed Bath & Beyond as chief merchant and brand president, while Sara Griffin will become chief marketing and analytics officer.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 16, 2023
  • REI Re/Supply rendering of a new location in Oregon opening August 2023.
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    REI to open Re/Supply resale store in Oregon

    REI members will be able to shop for used gear as part of the retailer’s goals to keep outdoor products in circulation. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 2023