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Puma taps Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein veteran for VP of DTC
Erik Janshen will lead the brand’s global direct-to-consumer sales, including stores, e-commerce and “several online marketplaces.”
By Cara Salpini • June 28, 2024 -
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Walgreens to close ‘significant’ number of US stores
The company is reviewing about 25% of its 8,700 domestic stores, with profitability and level of shrink factoring into which locations stay open.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 27, 2024 -
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TrendlineA 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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Levi’s DTC growth speeds up in Q2 as wholesale improves
The iconic jeans maker is responding to demand for looser fits and non-denim categories and plans to expand its global footprint by 70 new stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2024 -
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David’s Bridal debuts shapewear line
The new Shapewear DB Studio collection marks the retailer’s expansion into another product category.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 27, 2024 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: What’s going on with Amazon Fashion?
The podcast welcomes Fashion Dive to discuss what the e-commerce giant’s approach means for brands and consumers, and what could be different.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2024 -
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Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
Two other vendors also joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
By Kelly Stroh • June 26, 2024 -
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Serta Simmons Bedding names CEO
Jim Loree is the fourth person in less than a year to hold the company’s top spot.
By Kaarin Moore • June 26, 2024 -
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L.L. Bean looks beyond New England for growth
The iconic outdoor retailer is opening four U.S. stores this year, and will head to the Southeast and Midwest for further expansion in 2025.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2024 -
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Target reshuffles C-suite
Among the changes, current Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Roath will become chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty early next year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Nike CEO John Donahoe misled investors about the success of its DTC strategy
The lawsuit alleges that Donahoe and Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend continually touted the strength of its strategy when in fact it was “unable to generate sustainable revenue growth.”
By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2024 -
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Target teams with Shopify to expand its marketplace
A selection of Shopify merchants, like True Classic, will join the mass merchant’s digital marketplace, with some available in stores in coming months.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 25, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works introduces employee tuition program
The company’s new “Investing in You” program delivers a number of benefits, including an education reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually.
By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2024 -
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Amazon reignites Amazon Fresh store growth with 2nd New Jersey location
The newly opened Eatontown supermarket brings the chain’s total store count to 42.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2024 -
DTC EBIT margins ‘meaningfully below’ wholesale, per report
BMO Capital Markets found that brands that grew DTC did not see a notable increase in revenue, merchandise margins, EBIT margins or EBIT dollars.
By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2024 -
Under Armour to pay $434M to settle lawsuit that claimed Kevin Plank misled investors
If approved, the agreement requires the retailer to keep its CEO and chair roles separate for three years and install a performance-based condition for some executive stock benefits.
By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2024 -
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J.C. Penney spends $40M on distribution center upgrades
The retailer installed new automation technology at its plant in Reno, Nevada, as part of a larger investment strategy.
By Philip Neuffer • June 24, 2024 -
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Monos opens second retail store as it plots US expansion
The DTC luggage brand opened a store in Toronto and has plans for eight U.S. locations next year.
By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2024 -
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New Balance launches trade-in program in nearly 100 stores
In partnership with Archive, the brand is scaling its Reconsidered program where customers bring in gently worn footwear to receive a voucher toward their next purchase.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 24, 2024 -
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores file for bankruptcy
The chains, in a “liquidity crisis” since their bank found them to be in default, required emergency funding to make payroll Friday.
By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2024 -
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Dollar General names Walmart vet as chief marketing officer
The retailer also announced the appointment of six others to leadership roles in merchandising, store operations and asset protection.
By Nate Delesline III • June 21, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Big Lots issues ‘going concern’ warning and Amazon ditches plastic air pillow packaging
The discount retailer said it may not meet its credit and term loan obligations, while Amazon aims to drop plastic air pillows in North American shipments by the holidays.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 21, 2024 -
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Sportswear brand On taps warehouse drones
The retailer has partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.
By Kelly Stroh • June 21, 2024 -
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Target to roll out generative AI chatbot for store employees
The new tool, dubbed Store Companion, is designed to answer on-the-job process questions and support store operations.
By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2024 -
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Family experience retailer Camp to open 2 new locations
In partnership with mall owner Simon, the interactive toy retailer will debut stores in Philadelphia and Houston.
By Kaarin Moore • June 20, 2024 -
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Sally Beauty expands same-day delivery services with Instacart deal
The beauty retailer scaled up the partnership following a successful pilot earlier this year and will now offer the service from more than 2,200 stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2024
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