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    Dollar Tree to explore spinoff or sale of Family Dollar

    The underperforming banner has been a drag on operations since its acquisition.

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    VF names global brand president of North Face

    Caroline Brown, former CEO of Donna Karan International, is taking on the role after a few months on the apparel conglomerate’s board of directors.

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    Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store

    The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.

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    Courtesy of Stitch Fix
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    Amid ongoing declines, Stitch Fix pilots customer experience improvements for summer launch

    A core group of customers is keeping and spending more per box, suggesting that the company is on the right track, analysts said.

  • A DSW Shoe Warehouse storefront in California with a blue sky
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    Designer Brands acquires Canadian footwear retailer Rubino

    The retailer also named a new chief marketing officer for its largest banner, DSW, as it reported flat sales for Q1.

  • An Outdoor Voices storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California.
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    After abruptly shuttering its stores, Outdoor Voices has a new owner

    Consortium Brand Partners, which also owns Draper James, plans to open new stores next year and expand into adjacent product categories.

  • Interior view of a store features one exposed brick wall, a neon art piece of a lightning bolt and various items along the walls on display.
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    Shinola, Filson parent appoints CEO, chief marketer

    Steve Katzman will oversee operations at both brands in the top spot at Bedrock, while Kevin Wertz, formerly of SmileDirectClub, takes the lead marketing role.

  • Three people walking along a beach wearing Fair Harbor apparel.
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    Fair Harbor taps Mizzen+Main vet as president

    Bethany Muths steps into the newly created role after holding leadership positions at Mizzen+Main, Ivory Ella and footwear brand Schutz.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores

    The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.

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    6 Foxtrot stores leased to Further Point Enterprises

    The holding company that acquired the non-real-estate assets from 15 Foxtrot locations last month is now the official tenant for half a dozen of its locations.

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    Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper exec as CFO

    The fast-growing startup, known for its canned water, has entered new beverage categories while adding experienced executives to its C-suite.

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    The Backroom: Lee Peterson and the hard truth about retail stores

    E-commerce keeps growing because it’s easier to shop online. To survive, brick and mortar needs a good reason, too.

  • The exterior of a store with a banner that reads "Bath & Body Works."
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    New products boost Bath & Body Works in Q1 as candle sales decline

    With steeper competition, the retailer is losing market share, including in one of its signature product lines, according to GlobalData research.

  • Person shopping inside a Costco store.
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    Costco’s CFO calls $1.50 hot dog ‘safe’ in debut earnings call

    The retailer’s new finance chief, Gary Millerchip, is staying the course on the company’s popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo pricing.

  • A Nordstrom storefront at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles.
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    Nordstrom elevates supply chain exec amid shrink woes

    After reporting that theft in its supply and transportation networks hurt Q1 margins, the retailer promoted Alexis DePree to chief operating officer.

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    Global online retail sales to hit $6.8 trillion by 2028

    In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.

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    Lowe’s pilots kitchen visualization app in stores

    The retailer wants customers to use its Apple Vision Pro app to help design and select products for their homes.

  • E.l.f. Cosmetics returns to TikTok with original song, dance challenge
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    The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty reports $1B in net sales and Wayfair opens its first large-format store

    The cosmetics brand increased sales 77% year over year, while the DTC furniture company debuted a store in Wilmette, Illinois. 

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    Walmart boosts InHome delivery reach by nearly 30%

    The retailer’s service will reach an additional 10 million households with its expansion in urban markets of California, Minnesota and other states.

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    Poppi faces class action lawsuit for ‘prebiotic’ claims

    The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.

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    How Walmart is using generative AI

    Jon Alferness, chief product officer of Walmart U.S., spoke with Retail Dive about how the big-box retailer is deploying tech to serve customers and frontline workers.

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    Courtesy of Tanger, Photo Credit: Haley Lowery
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    Sephora expands to more Tanger properties

    The REIT, known for its outlet centers, continues to diversify its portfolio and tenant base.

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    "The Children's Place" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Children’s Place CEO Jane Elfers out after 14 years

    Muhammad Umair, who joined as a board member in February when Mithaq Capital bought a majority stake in the company, will serve as interim chief.

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    Tracker

    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    So far this month, Rue21 filed for bankruptcy for the third time in two decades, followed by music retailer Sam Ash and convenience chain Foxtrot.

    Updated May 17, 2024
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    Former Lululemon exec to lead Vans

    The hire is part of holding company VF Corp.’s transformation plan for the struggling brand.