Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand

Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.

By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 19, 2023

Drinkware brand Tervis appoints new CEO

Hosana Fieber takes on the position as Rogan Donelly — who is part of the family that owns the company — shifts to become executive chairman.

By Dani James • Oct. 18, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Activist firm calls VF Corp. headquarters a ‘Death Star,’ demands $300M in cost cuts and a board shakeup

But some proposals floated by Engaged Capital are already in place under new CEO Bracken Darrell and could take time to bear fruit, Wedbush said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2023

After Dollar General’s CEO shuffle, supply chain shakeup could be next

The retailer’s incoming chief is targeting out-of-stocks, shrink and other inventory management issues after a year of choppy operating performance, analysts say.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2023

Tupperware appoints new CEO, shakes up board

The company filed its delayed 2022 annual report on Friday and tapped former Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman to take on the chief role.

By Dani James • Oct. 17, 2023

Target COO John Mulligan to retire

Mulligan will leave the position early next year. Laysha Ward, the company’s chief external engagement officer, is also leaving.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 17, 2023

Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer

Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2023

What holiday hiring efforts look like in 2023

As one of the latest to announce, Nordstrom said it plans to hire “thousands of employees” for store, supply chain and customer service roles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, names new CEO

The pharmacy retailer plans to use bankruptcy to shrink its store footprint and manage a nearly $4 billion debt load.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 16, 2023

REI cuts 275 employees in store operations overhaul

Those impacted are in the retailer’s “lead” role, which is being eliminated as the company revamps its store operating model.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 16, 2023

Walmart to open 5th ‘next generation’ fulfillment center

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2023

How to do less to drive more sales

Increasing sales comes down to insights and efficiency. Get actionable tips to streamline your warehouse.

Oct. 16, 2023

Retail conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s conferences and expo dates and locations have already been released. The events will connect retail executives, technology, supply chain providers, investors and other industry players.

By Stephanie Arnold • Oct. 13, 2023

Dollar General CEO out after less than a year

The discount retailer said it brought back former CEO Todd Vasos to replace Jeff Owen “to restore stability and confidence” in the company.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2023

Olaplex appoints new CEO amid ‘reset year’

The prestige hair care brand is bringing on Supergoop's Amanda Baldwin for the position, after JuE Wong’s exit. 

By Dani James • Oct. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom names HR chief and M&Ms wants to save the day this Halloween

Lisa Price returned to the department store, while the candy brand partnered with Gopuff to deliver last-minute treats on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 13, 2023

Party City emerges from bankruptcy, CEO to exit

Brad Weston will step down from the top executive role, while current Chief Commercial Officer Sean Thompson will become the company’s interim.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 13, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 2023

Reebok names Shaquille O’Neal president of basketball

The former basketball star will lead strategy for the category, as the athletics brand focuses on becoming a team sports brand once more.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 12, 2023

Banana Republic opens flagship in San Francisco

The brand is opening a location at a time when other retailers are exiting the city. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross names president of operations

Stephen Brinkley, a veteran of SportChek, Target and Circuit City, was appointed to the newly created position.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 12, 2023

Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

Ross caps off yearly opening plans with 51 new stores this fall

The off-price retailer, which opened 97 locations in fiscal 2023, raised its guidance in August on top of 7.7% sales growth.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 11, 2023

Adidas President of North America Rupert Campbell to exit

Arthur Hoeld, who is already responsible for global sales at Adidas, will take over Campbell’s responsibilities until a replacement is found.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 11, 2023

Amazon reopens Seller Fulfilled Prime enrollment, nixes planned fee

The company said it removed the added charge over concerns it would impact program participation.

By Max Garland • Oct. 11, 2023