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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.
By Nate Delesline III • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Howard Ruben • April 30, 2024 -
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The latest in experiential retail
With customers returning to in-store shopping, retailers are testing out new store concepts, exiting others and otherwise refining their brick-and-mortar touchpoints.
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • April 30, 2024 -
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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.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2024 -
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Associate-optimized digital tools empower store-driven omnichannel excellence.
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Joann to exit bankruptcy ‘in the coming days’ as reorganization plan gets court OK
The craft retailer expects to cut $505 million in debt and emerge from bankruptcy as a privately held company.
By Nate Delesline III • April 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe 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.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
Rob Walton ends long-standing tenure on Walmart board
The eldest son of founder Sam Walton has been with the company since 1969 — even longer if you count his job at his father’s original five-and-dime.
By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2024 -
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Walgreens, DoorDash partner to offer SNAP card payments
Thanks to the partnership, Walgreens will offer over 4,000 SNAP-eligible products for delivery within an hour.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 26, 2024 -
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Walmart removes self-checkout from select stores
The retailer joins Target, Dollar General and other chains in recalibrating its reliance on self-service and rethinking the checkout experience.
By Kristen Doerer • April 26, 2024 -
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Deckers Brands names president of global marketplace
Marco Ellerker is being promoted into the newly created position, following the company's record revenue growth in Q3.
By Suzette Parmley • April 26, 2024 -
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Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection
The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line, and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.
By Suzette Parmley • April 25, 2024 -
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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.”
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2024 -
New stores, comps drive Tractor Supply’s Q1 sales to $3.4B
The company is pressing forward with plans to open 80 stores and its 10th distribution center this year.
By Nate Delesline III • April 25, 2024 -
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Forever 21 unveils first bridal capsule collection
The fast-fashion company is the most recent retailer to expand its product assortment into the wedding category.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 25, 2024 -
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Costs associated with inbound freight and warehousing costs dropped as the furniture company rolled out planning capabilities and simplified operations.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
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Podcast
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.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2024 -
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Hasbro focuses on ‘high-profit partnerships’ to drive recovery as sales fall 24%
Excluding the sale of its eOne division, revenue was still down 9% in Q1, but the toy manufacturer swung to a profit.
By Nate Delesline III • April 24, 2024 -
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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.
By Cara Salpini • April 24, 2024 -
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The turnaround of Abercrombie & Fitch is finally here
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the apparel retailer, not just on its better-than-expected 2023 performance but also its strong momentum.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2024 -
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Dom’s, Foxtrot cease operations
The companies “found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts,” Dom’s posted on its website.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Brett Dworski • April 23, 2024 -
UK-based JD Sports to buy rival retailer Hibbett for $1.1B
The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands and North American revenue of about $5.9 billion.
By Nate Delesline III • April 23, 2024
