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Is Big Lots’ transformation plan enough to save it?
Analysts say the retailer may face an uphill battle in a crowded sector with strong rivals.
By Nate Delesline III • July 29, 2024 -
Hasbro names new chief supply chain officer
Stephanie Beal aims to refine processes to drive efficiency as the toy manufacturer implements a multiyear turnaround plan.
By S.L. Fuller • July 29, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Cara Salpini/Retail DiveTrendlineA look at the 2025 holiday season
From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.
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Sponsored by Dell Technologies
Building the store of the future? Update your IT foundation first
To fully leverage today’s emerging technologies and deliver the experiences customers are expecting, retailers must modernize their stores’ IT infrastructure.
July 29, 2024 -
Sponsored by Adobe x Bolt
Reimagining checkout: The future is check-in
Retailers lose $130 billion yearly to cart abandonment. Find out why fixing the checkout process is crucial.
July 29, 2024 -
Hoka leads Deckers to 22% growth in Q1
The running brand surged 30% in the quarter thanks to strength in the DTC channel and robust sell-through of new styles.
By Nate Delesline III • July 26, 2024 -
Macy’s names head of home, food and toys
The department store promoted Sabina Israelian-Garcia to the role with the goal of diversifying the retailer’s product assortment.
By Kaarin Moore • July 26, 2024 -
Hasbro revenue falls 18% as profits improve
The toy manufacturer, which is reportedly considering a takeover of rival Mattel, said sales fell 6% excluding the sale of its eOne film and TV unit.
By Nate Delesline III • July 25, 2024 -
Curology enters CVS
The DTC brand’s nonprescription products debuted on the drugstore’s website and will be in stores by August.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 25, 2024 -
"Saks Fifth Avenue, Off 5th Outlet Factory Store , Clinton CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Saks Global confirms layoffs
The HBC-owned business is prepping for its takeover of rival Neiman Marcus Group, which includes Bergdorf Goodman.
By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2024 -
Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility
The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.
By Kelly Stroh • July 25, 2024 -
Podcast
The Backroom: All of a sudden, a lot is happening at department stores
The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.
By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2024 -
Mattel will lean on retailers to boost holiday sales
The toy maker said it will be gaining shelf space in stores, and headed off questions about takeover rumors.
By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2024 -
Omni Retail Enterprises names CTO
Similar to the company’s new CEO, Jeff Haddox has an extensive background working with home retailer Pier 1 — a brand now owned by Omni.
By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2024 -
Column
Reporter’s Notebook: Blockbuster still wants you to be kind, rewind
The video rental chain’s last-standing franchise location in Bend, Oregon, has both loyal customers and nostalgic fans.
By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2024 -
Conn’s to close over 70 stores amid bankruptcy speculation
The closures represent about 13% of its store fleet and come amid a Bloomberg report that the home retailer is prepping to file for bankruptcy.
By Nate Delesline III • July 23, 2024 -
Tween period care brand Pinkie enters CVS
Designed by mothers and intended for the young age group, the brand also recently set foot into Target and Walmart.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 23, 2024 -
Birkenstock opens first owned store in France ahead of Olympics
The two-level space includes a community event area and is one of several stores the brand plans to open in key European cities in the coming years.
By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2024 -
Walmart to pay $2.5M to settle class-action wage claims for pre-shift COVID-19 screening
The amount the employees recovered was “substantial,” according to the federal court that approved the settlement.
By Laurel Kalser • July 23, 2024 -
Ross Stores adds 24 new locations in 2 months
The off-price retailer still sees a path to 2,900 locations of its namesake banner as it also improves its value offering at DD’s Discounts.
By Nate Delesline III • July 22, 2024 -
S&P Global Ratings downgrades Walgreens, citing struggles in both pharmacy and retail
The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2024 -
Makeup brand Seint to change its business model
The company is transitioning from direct selling to an affiliate commission structure and will no longer provide compensation to its sellers for recruiting efforts.
By Kaarin Moore • July 22, 2024 -
Skechers sues L.L. Bean for patent infringement
Attorneys for the footwear giant accuse the retailer of illegally using its patented "heel cup" design.
By Laurel Deppen • July 22, 2024 -
Academy Sports and Outdoors targets enhanced distribution performance
The retailer’s implementation of a new warehouse management system is a key component of its efforts to bolster its omnichannel capabilities.
By Philip Neuffer • July 22, 2024 -
Sponsored by SPS Commerce
5 trends shaping the future of retailer-supplier partnerships
Discover five trends reshaping retailer-supplier partnerships through data-driven collaboration.
July 22, 2024 -
New robotic capability lets retailers remotely monitor store shelves
Simbe Robotics’ tool allows personnel to see conditions in stores on a mobile device using imagery from the company’s autonomous aisle-scanning equipment.
By Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2024