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Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season
The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2023 -
Shoe company Rockport files for bankruptcy for second time in 5 years
The company says high overhead costs and weakened demand for its core products due to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an untenable financial situation.
By Nate Delesline III • June 15, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Spencer Platt / Staff via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe 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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Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal
Project Gigaton aims to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint and so far has helped cut or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 15, 2023 -
Q&A
8 questions with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal
The executive discusses her rise from intern to CEO of the popular restaurant group and, more recently, the company’s expanding CPG business.
By Judy McGuire • June 15, 2023 -
New York AG says Target pulling Pride items was ‘wrong’
In a letter to CEO Brian Cornell, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 14 lawmakers urged “courage” in the face of rising attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2023 -
Puma’s global brand chief to exit amid marketing reorganization
As part of the restructuring, the athletic brand is moving its marketing organization from Boston to Germany.
By Nate Delesline III • June 14, 2023 -
Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO
Matt Baer oversaw initiatives like Macy’s new third-party marketplace. He got his start in retail at the family business, Baers Furniture.
By Daphne Howland • June 14, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?
Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.
By Max Garland • June 14, 2023 -
Sweaty Betty appoints new brand president
Melissa Mullen succeeds former CEO Julia Straus just a few months after Wolverine World Wide announced strategic changes to the athletic brand.
By Dani James • June 13, 2023 -
Target stores safe after a series of bomb threats
In Oklahoma City, messages reportedly invoked the 1995 domestic terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2023 -
Ring Concierge names first chief marketing officer
Neda Whitney joins the DTC jewelry company from Christie's where she served as its head of marketing for the Americas.
By Caroline Jansen • June 13, 2023 -
Instant Pot parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Illinois-based company owes tens of millions to suppliers, but plans to stay in business, according to federal court filings.
By Nate Delesline III • June 13, 2023 -
Westfield is handing over the keys to San Francisco Centre mall
Following Nordstrom’s plan to exit, and as part of its own plans to reduce its U.S. holdings, Westfield will transfer the property to its lender.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2023 -
Chico’s promotes company veteran to CFO post
David Oliver will take over the position from Patrick Guido, who accepted a role with another company, on June 24.
By Cara Salpini • June 13, 2023 -
PayPal revamps SMB approach
The digital payments pioneer told investors that it’s counting on a revised small and mid-sized business strategy to drive higher profit margins.
By Lynne Marek • June 13, 2023 -
New York City’s retail employment continues to lag
Even hard-hit restaurants have bounced back faster, with areas dependent on tourists and office workers in the worst shape, according to a new report.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2023 -
Ollie’s raises outlook, plans to open 45 new stores in 2023
The closeout-oriented retailer said it may expand its mix of directly sourced merchandise as its store footprint grows.
By Nate Delesline III • June 12, 2023 -
Wawa and 7-Eleven recently split their president and CEO roles. Here’s why that’s significant.
The move is becoming increasingly common among large, complex companies and those growing rapidly, according to an expert on corporate leadership.
By Brett Dworski • June 12, 2023 -
Macy’s doubles down on inventory discipline as demand falters
Inventories at the department store retailer were down 7% as it keeps its budget open to buy in-demand product.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 12, 2023 -
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June 12, 2023 -
Nike will return to DSW stores, website this fall
The news comes just a week after Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette announced the athletics brand would return to key locations in October.
By Cara Salpini • June 9, 2023 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Yeezy sells despite controversy, Tamagotchi makes a comeback
All 12 styles Adidas released sold out, Wedbush said. Meanwhile, the ’90s-era toy has a new metaverse play and a tie-up with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 9, 2023 -
Timberland taps longtime Nike veteran as chief merchandising officer
The brand said that the hire of Archie McEachern for the newly created role completes its global product reorganization.
By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2023 -
Vegamour founder steps down as CEO
Daniel Hodgdon will remain on the hair care brand’s board of directors as Robert Schaeffler takes over the chief executive role.
By Dani James • June 8, 2023 -
Excess inventory at Neiman Marcus squeezes Q3 margins
Some consumers showed wariness in the period, but the department store said its top customers, brands and stores continue to do well.
By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2023