What Lululemon is prioritizing in the years ahead

From the retailer's plans for Mirror to what international markets it's planning to enter, here are some takeaways on the company's new strategy.

By Cara Salpini • April 21, 2022

Lululemon wants to double revenue to $12.5B by 2026, thanks to men's and digital

The retailer also revealed plans for Mirror, including a membership program launching later this year.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2022

Amazon's year could be weighed down by oil prices, stimulus end: analyst

Price hikes on Prime and fuel surcharges on sellers could offset some costs. Down the road, more employee unions are a "key risk" for the company, according to MKM Partners.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2022

Hasbro sees $100M shortfall from sales to Russia

The toy giant has suspended shipments to the country. Its latest results show continued supply chain disruptions, but the company is eyeing growth in 2022.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 19, 2022

Has Gap Inc. hit bottom?

The apparel conglomerate's shares are getting lifted by various analyst reports these days, but the reasons are fairly glum.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2022

PVH says the scale of its star brands puts aggressive goals within reach

The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is recalibrating in a tough environment, with direct-to-consumer and wholesale both in focus.

By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2022

After closing physical stores, Amazon doubles down on one-day delivery

In his first letter to shareholders, CEO Andy Jassy said Prime members "will love this." But the e-commerce giant may need it.

By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2022

Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards

The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2022

Out-of-stocks led to $175M in lost sales at Bed Bath & Beyond

Executives were "disappointed" in the retailer's fourth quarter results, blaming falling sales on industrywide supply chain challenges.

By Caroline Jansen • April 13, 2022

Rite Aid guidance could signal its ability to survive: analyst

The drugstore chain's losses have expanded, and it could face a decline in spending related to COVID-19.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2022

Epic Games raises $2B to develop its metaverse efforts

The funding brings its valuation to nearly $32 billion, and includes participation from Kirkbi, the investment firm behind The Lego Group.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 13, 2022

Retail bankruptcy risks still low after 2020's flood: report

The pandemic surge in filings culled some weak players, while last year's boom in retail sales fueled turnarounds for others.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2022

Etsy sellers strike over transaction fee hike

Thousands of the marketplace's sellers are suspending their accounts, urging a boycott and demanding other changes as a 30% increase takes effect Monday.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2022

Lowe's CFO to exit

Dave Denton, who's been in the role since 2018, will become the CFO at Pfizer. Lowe's senior vice president of retail finance, Brandon Sink, will succeed Denton.

By Caroline Jansen • April 11, 2022

Drew Barrymore invests in Grove Collaborative

Barrymore will inform the company's product development and serve as a global brand and sustainability advocate as it prepares to go public.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 11, 2022

As long-running legal feud slogs on, Lampert and Sears Holdings creditors ordered to mediation

The former head of the department store company has been accused of transferring billions of dollars in assets to himself. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2022

Designer Brands aims to double private label sales

The company, which owns DSW and The Shoe Company, says that it has transformed from a retailer to a brand builder.

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Dick's names ambassadors for Calia brand and Walmart sweetens perks for sellers

The sporting goods retailer brought on four brand ambassadors to replace Carrie Underwood, while the mass merchant is offering sellers discounts on commission rates.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 8, 2022

Will tax refund season be the highlight for apparel sales this year?

With pandemic relief over, inflation rising and a war overseas persisting, some analysts see shadows looming over some of the sunny outlooks from retailers.

By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2022

Amazon under investigation by SEC over disclosures on seller data use: WSJ

The probe, more than a year old, reportedly has honed in on how the company communicated to investors about use of data in its own private labels.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 7, 2022

Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices

Inflation is broad based – flaring in every sector – and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

By Jim Tyson • April 7, 2022

The Ordinary owner Deciem is dropping 4 brands

Estée Lauder, which last year plunked down $1 billion for a controlling stake in the decade-old cult beauty company, will focus on The Ordinary and NIOD.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2022

Judge bars Walmart from selling shoes Vans alleges are knockoffs

The shoe brand accused the retailer of flooding the market with "cheap, low-quality, and confusingly similar shoes." 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2022

After engineering an 'extraordinary' turnaround, Destination XL is on the hunt for market share

The big-and-tall specialist went into "survival mode" early in the pandemic. Now it has reversed its financial trajectory and wants to win over a frustrated customer.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2022

Hasbro board survives proxy fight with activists

Shareholders reelected all 13 of the toy company's directors after an activist firm pushed its own directors and called for change.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 9, 2022