Bloomingdale’s CEO to replace Macy’s chief Jeff Gennette next year

Gennette spent most of his 40-year career working his way up the ranks, and Tony Spring has had a similar tenure at the company’s upscale banner.

By Daphne Howland • March 29, 2023

Banana Republic unveils new home categories

BR Home features rugs, bedding and decor priced between $40 and $7,550 as the retailer pushes to become more of a lifestyle brand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 29, 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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Foot Locker plans app, website revamp as it aims for $2.5B in digital sales

The retailer is “trailing the broader market” when it comes to digital penetration, and hopes to grow the channel to 25% of sales by 2026.

By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023

Lululemon revenue surges 30% in 2022, but Mirror drags down results

The retailer took a $443 million impairment charge on the home workout business in Q4 as it pivots to an app-focused content model.

By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023

Macy’s chief stores officer on how the department store is rethinking its labor force

The retailer is responding to the changing role of stores by putting more tech tools in its associates’ hands.

By Nate Delesline III • March 28, 2023

Blue Nile to lay off 119 workers, close Seattle fulfillment center

About seven months after its acquisition by Signet Jewelers, the company will centralize services within its New York City fulfillment center.

By Dani James • March 28, 2023

J. Crew undergoes layoffs

The apparel retailer has “made decisions to support efficiency and long-term growth,” according to a company spokesperson. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 28, 2023

Target to close 4 small-format stores this spring

The retailer said small-format locations remain a key part of growth and will make up half of approximately 20 new stores opening in 2023.

By Nate Delesline III • March 27, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond plans another 1,300 layoffs

The layoffs affect workers in the company’s New Jersey operations, including at its Harmon beauty unit, according to information filed with the state.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2023

Torrid taps Belk veteran as chief commerical officer

Mark Mizicko, who stepped into the role on Thursday, has over 25 years of retail experience from Hot Topic, Gymboree, Gap Inc. and the Limited Brands.

By Caroline Jansen • March 27, 2023

Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers

The retailer is ramping capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023

Balancing costs with customer expectations: 3 steps to win the fulfillment game

Online shopping is here to stay — and so are all the fulfillment challenges that come along with it.

March 27, 2023

Walmart lays off hundreds of workers at e-commerce facilities

The retail giant has expanded its infrastructure in recent years to keep up with Amazon, but online sales growth has slowed in recent months.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Eloquii partners with Gabi Fresh and ‘Bad Spaniels’ goes to the Supreme Court

The plus-size brand has a new, exclusive swimwear collection. Meanwhile, Jack Daniel’s says the parody dog toy’s bark is, in fact, as bad as its bite.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 24, 2023

Sally Beauty introduces DIY salon concept store

Five additional Studio By Sally locations will open in 2023, with an eye to launch 100 throughout the U.S. over the next three to four years.

By Kaarin Moore • March 24, 2023

In another step toward profitability, The RealReal winds down beauty sales

Under a new CEO, the luxury resale site has been scrutinizing various aspects of its business and slashing expenses.

By Daphne Howland • March 24, 2023

Ollie’s aims to grow footprint to over 1,000 stores

By fiscal 2024, the closeout retailer plans to expand its distribution center network to support 700 stores.

By Nate Delesline III • March 23, 2023

Chewy plots international expansion

The online pet retailer is planning its first venture outside of the U.S. over the next few quarters, executives said Wednesday.

By Caroline Jansen • March 23, 2023

DoorDash adds Victoria’s Secret, Party City to its non-food options

New non-restaurant clients also include Lush Cosmetics, so that nearly all of the last-mile platform’s customers can now order from a retailer.

By Daphne Howland • March 23, 2023

Amazon launches 2-hour delivery from select Rite Aid stores

The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey, and Burbank, California, areas.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2023

At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease

The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million, but executives have found ways to relieve the pressure.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023

Retailers expect more tasks to be done by robots by 2025: report

Some surveyed retail executives expect to re-deploy store associates to more customer-facing roles as automation is increasingly leveraged. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023

JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California

The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 22, 2023

Petco adds 1M customers in 2022

The retailer is leaning into its health and wellness offerings, introducing a pet food subscription service in partnership with Freshpet.

By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023

After 150 years, Bloomingdale’s names its first-ever chief merchant

The move could mean that the upscale Macy’s-owned department store is stepping up its game against rival Nordstrom, observers say.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2023