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Amazon poised to overtake Walmart as largest retailer by 2025: report
As e-commerce keeps up a blistering pace, the online specialist with its vast marketplace is forecast to exceed more than $630 billion in U.S. sales.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 3, 2021 -
Best Buy COO steps down following banner 2020
After 17 change-packed years at the electronics retailer, Mike Mohan is leaving the company and won't be replaced.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2021 -
Shopify revenue rises with increased online sales, e-commerce boom
The company expects online sales to subside as the economy opens up, but anticipates business will continue growing this year.
By Vaidik Trivedi • April 29, 2021 -
Good news on vaccines, economy drives a sunnier view of retail at Moody's
Profits will likely spike as pandemic pressure eases, with apparel and off-price players gaining the most. But a return to normal could also have a downside.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2021 -
Diaper brand Millie Moon launches exclusively at Target
The partnership comes as Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies, plans to raise prices across the majority of its consumer goods in June.
By Maria Monteros • April 29, 2021 -
The husk of Sears Holdings is still in bankruptcy — and $81M in the hole
After a massively expensive Ch. 11, what's left of the company doesn't have enough cash to pay its professionals and outstanding vendor claims.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 28, 2021 -
S&P turns positive on Macy's as apparel, economy gain steam
Vaccines and stimulus are driving sales increases across the industry, and the battered department store sector's largest player stands to gain.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2021 -
Tractor Supply continues to win over rural America in Q1
The retailer is benefiting from factors both in and out of its control, including the migration of millennials to the suburbs.
By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2021 -
With Victoria's Secret sale talks on, L Brands aims for higher price: Bloomberg
After strong recent sales, the company could now target a valuation of at least $2 billion to $3 billion in a potential sale, sources told the publication.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2021 -
Love Beauty and Planet launches first refillable hair care at Target
The brand debuted reusable shampoo and conditioner bottles in mass retail as part of its commitment to tackling sustainability.
By Maria Monteros • April 23, 2021 -
Away co-founder Jen Rubio takes over as CEO
From co-founder Steph Korey to Lululemon exec Stuart Haselden, the CEO torch has now been passed to Rubio as the brand preps for a travel comeback.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2021 -
International players flock to US as consumers warm to buy now, pay later
European and Australian companies that dominate the BNPL marketplace are taking on U.S. rivals.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 20, 2021 -
Closures, banner divestitures send Bed Bath & Beyond net sales down 16% in Q4
But COO John Hartmann tells Retail Dive he remains confident in the strides the retailer has made in its three-year transformation plan.
By Caroline Jansen • April 15, 2021 -
Amazon's Jeff Bezos: 'We need a better vision for our employees' success'
In his final letter to shareholders as chief, the executive acknowledged a recent unionization effort and outlined a broad vision for creating value.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 15, 2021 -
REI pushes on climate neutrality, doubles used gear sales in 2020
Far from shaking its foundations, the pandemic led the retailer to double down on environmental causes, including launching an activism platform.
By Cara Salpini • April 14, 2021 -
The Honest Co. files to go public
The consumer products company says it gets more than half its revenue from just three retailers: Target, Amazon and Costco.
By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021 -
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Genesco activist looks to take over board, blasts acquisition strategy
The footwear specialist responded by backing its board and strategy and pointed to its relatively solid performance during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2021 -
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Urban Outfitters taps Nordstrom vet to lead Anthropologie
The brand has underperformed namesake Urban Outfitters and Free People, and analysts expect new chief Tricia Smith to make significant changes.
By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2021 -
Hardest hit: Who is still at risk after last year's retail tribulations?
Party City, Nordstrom, Macy's, GameStop and others still have weak scores on measures of financial health, according to RapidRatings data.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2021 -
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Getting ready for future-proof retail finance
As its growth outpaced its technology, here’s how one retailer prioritized digital acceleration to transform its finance function — for seamless agility, flexibility and rapid ROI.
April 12, 2021 -
Nordstrom lightens financial burden taken on amid pandemic with $675M bond sale
The retailer compromised treasured assets and took on new leverage as COVID-19 created financial turmoil. The new capital helps turn back the clock.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2021 -
Moody's sees sustainability as opportunity for fashion, despite costs
Diminishing resources and mounting pressure from consumers and regulators are forcing apparel brands to adopt more eco-friendly practices.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2021 -
Retail defaults to decline — but will still be high: Moody's
Bankruptcies hit record highs in 2020. The pace already slowed, but uncertainty remains, and weaker retailers are still vulnerable.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2021 -
Tailored Brands left bankruptcy and quickly unravelled. What's next?
The menswear retailer is searching for its footing after running into liquidity problems and legal fights immediately after exiting Ch. 11.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2021 -
Bluemercury introduces Klarna installment payments in stores
Consumers are interested in buying cosmetics in stores again and plan to do so as vaccine distribution continues, according to a Klarna study.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 8, 2021