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

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 Daphne Howland • May 15, 2023

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and fulfillment. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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

Bath & Body Works names Target vet as chief customer officer

In the newly created role, Cooper will focus on growing the retailer’s customer base as the company moves further off-mall. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 15, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2023

How retailers can protect their most important KPIs with a curated marketplace model

By utilizing a modern solution for drop shipping, retailers can quickly and easily add third-party products to their e-commerce sites and online marketplaces

May 15, 2023

Scotch & Soda closes several US stores

A number of locations across the country have closed and the fashion brand’s parent company Bluestar Alliance appointed a new global president.

By Dani James • May 12, 2023

Vitamin Shoppe parent going private in $2.6B deal

CEO Brian Kahn is leading an investor group in a buyout deal following a lackluster first quarter.

By Nate Delesline III • May 12, 2023

With supply leveling off, the off-price party may be over

But a return to normal is probably a good thing, according to William Blair analysts.

By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Shein aims to repurpose excess inventory and Nike adds board member

The fast-fashion giant wants to use other retailers’ scraps for new clothing. Meanwhile, former Kimberly-Clark executive Maria Henry joined the athletic retailer’s board.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 12, 2023

Wolverine is ‘exploring strategic alternatives’ for Sperry

CEO Brendan Hoffman said the footwear company needs to focus on its core brands, including Merrell, Saucony and Sweaty Betty.

By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2023

E-commerce, packaging demand dips are linked but don’t necessarily signal a wider downturn

Blaming softer e-commerce sales as the reason for falling demand in corrugated packaging and beyond may be “overblown,” sources say.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2023

Adidas plans to sell some of its Yeezy inventory and donate the money

CEO Bjørn Gulden said Thursday that burning the $1.3 billion worth of products was not the solution.

By Cara Salpini • May 11, 2023

Oatly to boost its president to CEO

Jean-Christophe Flatin will take the helm at the Swedish oat milk company on June 1, while current leader Toni Petersson will transition to co-chairperson of the board of directors.

By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2023

Etsy introduces wedding registry service

Couples can pick out handmade or personalized products on the platform, as once popular retailers for the service disappear. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 11, 2023

Former Target CFO heads to Nordstrom

Cathy Smith, most recently chief financial officer at Bright Health Group, is taking the job left open by Anne Bramman last year.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2023

When the mall is the target: The state of retail and mass shootings

Stores and malls are especially vulnerable to random attacks like the recent killing of eight people at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas.

By Daphne Howland • May 11, 2023

Allbirds undergoes layoffs, co-CEO transitions to new role

Co-founder Tim Brown has taken on the chief innovation officer role as the direct-to-consumer brand reported a drop in its Q1 net revenue.

By Dani James • May 10, 2023

Dollar General boosts supply chain with new distribution centers

The addition of three new facilities expands storage and distribution capacity for the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 10, 2023

Dollar Tree to lay off about 90 at corporate office

A WARN Notice indicates that people will be let go by June 23 from the discount retailer’s Chesapeake, Virginia, headquarters. 

By Nate Delesline III • May 10, 2023

Higher-income shoppers help ThredUp narrow loss, grow sales in Q1

The secondhand apparel site plans to reach a measure of profitability by Q4, but some analysts warn its growth plans could risk that.

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2023

Joann CEO exits the company after ‘challenging’ year

Wade Miquelon retired as of Monday. Two executives will lead in the interim while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

By Kaarin Moore • May 10, 2023

Why Bed Bath & Beyond’s private labels were a bust

The now-bankrupt home goods retailer hired the merchant who led the development of billion-dollar store brands at Target. What went wrong?

By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2023