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    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    In April, Express, Pirch and 99 Cents Only all filed for bankruptcy, just weeks after Joann and The Body Shop.

    Updated April 26, 2024
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    Grove Collaborative CEO talks new subscription model, winning over ‘dark green customers’

    Eight months into his tenure, Jeff Yurcisin is shaking things up at the sustainable products company.

    Updated May 1, 2024
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    Reformation reports spike in direct emissions, misses 2023 carbon intensity target

    The apparel company known for pioneering sustainable practices aims to slash its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.

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    Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red debuts first collection

    The professional athlete and TaylorMade in February announced the launch of the brand after Woods ended his 27-year partnership with Nike.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Lululemon and Mango opens more stores

    The athletics retailer had a round of layoffs as it shuttered a distribution center and Mango opened locations in Washington, D.C., and Boston. 

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    Walmart to close health centers due to ‘lack of profitability’

    The retailer also plans to end telehealth services, citing operational costs and reimbursement complexities that made its healthcare business unsustainable.

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    NRF objects to Visa-Mastercard settlement

    The National Retail Federation lashed out at a landmark legal settlement on Friday, calling the pact a “meager and temporary” relief.

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    The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

    Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

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    Williams Sonoma debuts new mobile app

    The app gives users access to recipes, the ability to create and manage registries, connect with design experts and shop by room. 

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    Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio

    The retailer said its new Bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years.

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    Retail industry groups voice concerns over imminent overtime pay changes

    The National Retail Federation warned of harm to employers and employees alike, while the Retail Industry Leaders Association slammed a “legally dubious methodology to score political points.”

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    Royalty fees squeeze Vince margins

    The company is targeting more than $30 million in savings in part to offset the new cost of licensing its own brand from Authentic Brands Group.

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    Nordstrom debuts online marketplace

    The retailer has enlisted multiple brands — such as Adore Me, DXL and Cynthia Rowley — to expand its product assortment for online shoppers.

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    Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’

    Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.

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    Gymshark taps Adidas vet as first general manager of wholesale and retail

    In addition to appointing Hannah Mercer, the activewear brand also named Kim Dolder as its first general manager of North America.

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    Over 45K retail stores may close in next 5 years: UBS

    E-commerce penetration is expected to rise, helped in part by third-party players like Temu and Shein, according to a new report. 

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    What Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024

    In the first three months of the year, a strong job market and wage gains helped buoy consumer spending, but some analysts warn it may not last.

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    Skechers logs record Q1 sales amid wholesale revival

    The company expects revenue to increase by up to 11% for the fiscal year, which an analyst called “a pleasant surprise.”

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    Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says

    Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Peloton drops free membership as Asos revenue falls over 18%

    The struggling home exercise brand quietly removed the free option, while the fast-fashion retailer saw sales plunge in the first half of the year.

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    Mattel toys with AI as cost-saving plan unfolds

    The company is on the heels of surpassing a previous cost-savings target and is looking to AI to keep the momentum going.

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    Toys R Us sets sights on UK expansion

    Parent company WHP Global signed a long-term licensing deal with WHSmith as its exclusive shop-in-shop partner for the toy retailer in the United Kingdom. 

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    Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze

    The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which don’t directly mimic the taste of alcohol, cater to consumers looking for alternatives in social situations.

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    J. Jill to elevate customer service in some stores

    The retailer’s multifaceted “One Wardrobe. No Limits” effort is based on research revealing women’s frustration with the clothes in their closets.

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    Fragrance brand Snif lands in all Ulta Beauty locations

    After first forming a partnership with the beauty retailer last summer, the move expands the brand’s presence from 539 Ulta stores to more than 1,350.