Operations: Page 81


  • A worker in a yellow vest inspects a package with the Target logo as it makes its way down a conveyor belt.
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    Target’s delivery operations evolve with improved capacity, loading speeds

    The retailer is testing high-capacity vans that can deliver nearly five times as many packages as sedans.

    By Max Garland • May 23, 2023
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    Digital Brands Group sees potential for 50 retail stores

    Thanks mostly to its acquisition of women's apparel brand Sundry, the direct-to-consumer company reported a net revenue increase of 48% in Q1.

    By Dani James • May 22, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    Adidas to resume selling Yeezy products at the end of May

    It’s the first time the products have been up for sale since Adidas broke ties with Kanye West, also known as Ye, in October.

    By May 22, 2023
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    The Container Store announces layoffs

    The retailer employs over 5,000 people, but would not disclose the number of jobs impacted. 

    By May 22, 2023
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    Belk opens 10 more outlet locations in May

    The regional department store is expanding its off-price concept with openings in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and other states.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2023
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    Bath & Body Works will launch hair care products in 560 stores this summer

    The chain is looking for ways to grow and find new customers as its booming pandemic-related sales subside.

    By May 19, 2023
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    Foot Locker sales fall 11% as consumers pull back on spending

    Planning for larger declines than anticipated, the retailer slashed its full-year guidance and brought on a Kohl’s veteran as chief financial officer.

    By May 19, 2023
  • A Five Below employee assists a customer at the checkout counter
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    Five Below expanding in Simon-owned centers

    The youth-focused discount retailer plans to open 9 new spots at locations owned by Simon this year.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 19, 2023
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    Pacsun names CEO

    Co-CEO Brie Olson was named to the top role, while CFO Russell Bowers will take on the additional position of COO. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2023
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    B. Riley acquires equity interest in Scotch & Soda through Bluestar

    The arrangement solidifies financial ties between the financial group and the brand management company, and adds to a growing stable of fashion labels under their control.

    By Lara Ewen • May 19, 2023
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    NYC focuses on repeat offenders, social services to combat surge in retail theft

    Just 327 serial shoplifters accounted for a third of the more than 22,000 retail theft arrests made in the city last year, officials said.

    By May 18, 2023
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    Walmart sales up 7.6% as shoppers hunt for low prices

    Cheap groceries and household goods are drawing in more customers, including higher-income ones, but analysts say few are buying more than that.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 18, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    After last year’s inventory tidal wave, where do retailers go from here?

    Bare shelves are still a recent memory, but many are learning to live on leaner inventories after overstocking in 2022.

    By May 18, 2023
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    Pacsun’s resale platform opens second store-within-a-store concept

    PS Reserve also debuted a collection of headwear as it opened a space inside one of the retailer's California stores.

    By May 18, 2023
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    C-store retailers weigh in on automation, AI and data challenges

    While operators acknowledged these technologies can help with tasks like shift scheduling and assigning duties, some remain hesitant to go full-speed ahead.

    By Brett Dworski • May 18, 2023
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    Target sales flat as retailer warns of $500M profit hit

    Consumers stuck to basics in Q1, while the retailer is expecting a significant financial impact due to inventory shrink.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2023
  • Torrid CFO, COO resigns after 8 months

    Tim Martin is exiting the dual role as the company continues to see changes in its C-suite. 

    By May 17, 2023
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    Home Depot misses Q1 expectations, lowers guidance

    The retailer reported one of its largest quarterly comps declines in over a decade, but the company expects improvements in the coming quarters.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 16, 2023
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    Lululemon mourns the death of Phil Dickinson

    Dickinson, who arrived at the retailer last year as global creative director, was “nothing short of brilliant,” Chief Product Officer Sun Choe wrote.

    By May 16, 2023
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    Century 21 reopens flagship store in NYC

    The company was an off-price staple for 60 years before the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2023
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    Wayfair improves data analytics to trim last-mile costs

    The online furniture retailer has sharpened its process for determining whether items should be delivered in-house or via third parties.

    By Max Garland • May 16, 2023
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    Nike faces lawsuit over greenwashing claims

    A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.

    By May 15, 2023
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    At Home completes $200M private placement

    As other companies exit the sector, the retailer says the move will strengthen its financial position and lead to growth opportunities.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 15, 2023
  • The exterior of Fabletics' store at the University of Southern California
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    Fabletics opens first on-campus store at the University of Southern California

    The DTC activewear brand said it plans to add USC-branded merchandise to the store this fall.

    By Howard Ruben • May 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023