Operations: Page 92


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    In push for growth, Nordstrom bets on Rack, exits Canada

    Amid Q4 declines, the department store is prioritizing its off-price business, rapidly expanding its footprint and improving its assortment.

    By March 3, 2023
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    Target to broaden assortment of products priced $15 and under

    The retailer is leaning further into its "Tarjay" reputation and will also expand its Apple and Ulta shop-in-shops.

    By March 3, 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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    TJX sees buying opportunities as retail sector falters

    The off-pricer’s CEO said product availability has been “phenomenal” as other companies look to offload product they can’t sell. 

    By March 3, 2023
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    Touting off-mall success, Macy’s mulls acceleration of small-store strategy

    CEO Jeff Gennette also said the retailer has closed its most unprofitable mall stores and that 99% of its mall base is now profitable.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Best Buy to close as many as 30 stores this year

    The electronics retailer is also remodeling stores to its experiential format and opening 10 outlets.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 2, 2023
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    Qurate Retail Group brings on Everlane vet as CFO

    Bill Wafford, who also served as chief financial officer at J.C. Penney and The Vitamin Shoppe, is joining the company in the midst of its turnaround plan. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 2, 2023
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    Meati brings on CPG veterans for supply chain and operations

    The hires come as the mycelium meat analog company prepares for a national retail launch this year.

    By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2023
  • SaksOff5th.com CEO exits in latest leadership change

    The top executive at the luxury off-pricer’s brick-and-mortar counterpart has replaced Paige Thomas, who left to pursue other opportunities.

    By March 1, 2023
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    Dollar Tree sales momentum continues in Q4

    The company says its focus this year will include cleaning up stores and keeping the shelves full.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 1, 2023
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    Kohl’s mulls pricing changes in turnaround reboot

    Under a new CEO, the struggling department store also aims to expand e-commerce, modernize stores and right-size inventory while cutting costs.

    By March 1, 2023
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    Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

    The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 facilities in its U.S. fulfillment network, according to a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

    By Max Garland • March 1, 2023
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    Target profits continue to slide as discretionary purchases slow

    The retailer said consumer spending on essentials, like food, helped offset inflation-driven sales slides in discretionary buys.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Michaels launches marketplace for third-party sellers

    The arts and crafts retailer is quadrupling its online assortment across categories as part of its digital transformation.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Nordstrom, The Folklore Group partner to grow assortment of Black-owned brands

    Through the Folklore Connect platform, the retailer will be able to engage with brands founded by people of color. 

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    REI requires suppliers to phase out ‘forever chemicals’

    The retailer has faced pressure from environmental groups to address PFAS in its supply chain.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    Kohl’s taps retail veteran as COO

    Dave Alves, with more than three decades of experience, joins a leadership team grappling with how to move the department store forward.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    Walmart’s store-fulfilled delivery sales nearly triple in two years

    The retail giant has been expanding its delivery capabilities in recent years amid the e-commerce boom.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Poshmark lays off less than 2% of workforce

    The social resale marketplace has about 800 employees, according to its LinkedIn, and recently got acquired for $1.2 billion.

    By Dani James • Feb. 27, 2023
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    SaksOff5th.com beefs up user experience leadership

    Former Untuckit exec Julie Mares will lead new strategies for the online customer journey, amid shifting priorities at the e-retailer.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    Adidas opens New York store in the Bronx

    The location features a digital footwear wall, click-and-collect services, and digital windows highlighting the brand’s campaigns, partners and products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Amazon expanding same-day delivery service

    The retailer plans to respond to customer demand for fast delivery by growing its fulfillment center footprint, but that could mean added fees.

    By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

    The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2023
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    As inflation wears on, should retailers push back on supplier costs?

    Commodity prices have fallen from their peaks, suggesting there is room to negotiate. But there's some risk in asking vendors to lower rates.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    Tracker

    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    Since December, retailers including Party City, The Container Store and Joann have all filed for Chapter 11.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Updated April 11, 2025
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    Farfetch CFO to exit in 2023

    The London-based luxury fashion retailer is hunting for a successor as CFO Elliot Jordan is poised to depart after eight years.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 24, 2023