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Target launches grocery brand centered on snacks and sweet treats
Favorite Day, which launches April 5, will include more than 700 products across categories like bakery, candy, ice cream and beverage mixers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2021 -
The running list of major retail deals in 2021
Authentic Brands officially moved to withdraw its IPO plans after receiving new private investments last fall.
By Retail Dive Team • Updated Feb. 25, 2022 -
Retailers cheer as Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief clears the US Senate
The legislation supports consumers and speeds up vaccinations, which some economists say could lead to the fastest economic recovery in years.
By Daphne Howland • March 8, 2021 -
Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory
The retailer is working with its vendors to find alternative routings, and expects its inventory position to improve this quarter, an executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2021 -
GameStop to name Ryan Cohen as next chairman
The gaming retailer this year gave the Chewy founder and activist investor a board seat and leadership of a transformation group.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated April 8, 2021 -
Charming Charlie to open 14 new locations
The women's apparel and accessories retailer plans to roll out additional stores nationwide over the summer and fall of this year.
By Kaarin Moore • March 8, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Welcome to the lucrative world of retail bankruptcy
A look at the most expensive Chapter 11 proceedings in retail and the players that have profited from them.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2021 -
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Livestream shopping platform Whatnot raises $20M
Aiming to serve a niche, the company plans to expand into more collectible categories and emphasize the community element of collecting.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 8, 2021 -
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Private equity pours $500M into Saks Fifth Avenue's e-commerce spinoff
Insight Partners will take a minority stake in the deal, which is valued at $2 billion and allows owner HBC to unlock value from the luxury brand.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2021 -
Kate Spade creative director Nicola Glass to exit
The brand is in the middle of restructuring its leadership roles as it embarks upon a plan for growth.
By Kaarin Moore • March 5, 2021 -
Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores
A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's blends their assortment and aims for smaller, underserved markets.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2021 -
Off-pricers face slow recovery after a rough year
Despite pressures that will remain this year, these retailers hold key advantages compared to department stores and other apparel sellers.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2021 -
DVF shut its clothing rental service, pivoted to Rent the Runway
The news comes as Ralph Lauren is launching its own rental service while luxury apparel retailers figure out their place in the circular economy.
By Kaarin Moore • March 5, 2021 -
Old Navy, Athleta push Gap into the black
The company's namesake brand did better in North America in the quarter and could get a boost from its Yeezy collab, expected later this year.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2021 -
ThredUp files for IPO
With environmental concerns top of mind for many young consumers, the secondhand apparel market shows no signs of slowing down.
By Kaarin Moore • March 4, 2021 -
Bed Bath & Beyond plots 8 private label launches this year
The first brand, Nestwell, will debut in March, with five more following in the next six months.
By Caroline Jansen • March 4, 2021 -
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Disney plans to close at least 60 stores in North America
The brand giant is refocusing around e-commerce after retail revenue fell by 4% during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2021 -
Capri Holdings hires former Walgreens exec as CIO
In his new role, Alejandro Martinez-Galindo will focus on accelerating the luxury company's digital and e-commerce evolution.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 4, 2021 -
Urban Outfitters tests paid membership program to boost loyalty
The program offers free shipping and returns, as well as other benefits, across the retailer's brands at a time when shoppers are demanding more convenience.
By Robert Williams • March 4, 2021 -
Michaels to be acquired by private equity firm for $5B
Apollo Global Management will tap long-term debt to partly finance the deal, which comes as the crafts retailer enjoys pandemic-fueled sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2021 -
Tailored Brands seeks $75M lifeline just months after exiting Ch. 11
The owner of Men's Wearhouse is nearing a loan deal as the pandemic continues to weigh on apparel, according to court documents.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 3, 2021 -
Inventory mismatch squeezes Nordstrom's holiday quarter
The problems hurt sales and margins, and led to a performance that was among the worst in both the department store and off-price sectors.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2021 -
Target's $15B sales growth in 2020 outpaces past 11 years
The mass merchant's digital sales during the year ballooned by nearly $10 billion, while its same-day services increased by 235%.
By Maria Monteros • March 2, 2021 -
At least 2M Amazon customers went to Kohl's to make a return last year
Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass said a third of those new visitors were millennials, but hasn't revealed just how much the extra traffic actually drives sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 2, 2021 -
Paper Source files for bankruptcy with plans to sell itself
A year ago, the retailer acquired 30 stores from Papyrus as that gift seller was liquidating. And then the COVID-19 pandemic derailed its growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2021