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    Heydude still a drag on Crocs in Q1

    Former Ulta exec Susan Healey has been appointed chief financial officer, replacing Anne Mehlman, now Crocs brand chief.

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    Etsy pushes for delivery date precision with new machine learning model

    The initiative could help the e-commerce marketplace shake its reputation as a laggard when it comes to shipping time frames.

  • Brooks Running launches 6 new shoes in Q1 2024 helping record revenue
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    Brooks Running reports ‘highest quarterly results in brand’s history’

    The DTC brand said its Q1 success is due in part to its multichannel strategy and product innovation.

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    The running list of major retail deals

    In April alone, JD Sports acquired Hibbett, FullBeauty Brands bought Dia & Co and Guess completed its purchase of Rag & Bone.

    Updated April 26, 2024
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    Amazon extends transition period for low inventory fee

    The company said it would credit the fees for a few more weeks, and added some exceptions as it considered ways to incentivize optimal product supply.

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    Miniso opens at American Dream Mall

    The company continues to grow its store footprint in the U.S. and abroad following a surge in sales last year.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Boscia plans to shutter website and L’Occitane takes steps to go private

    The clean skin care brand said it will close its website on May 31, while the beauty brand’s chairperson, Reinold Geiger, launched a buyout bid.

  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    Meati bucks trend and gets $100M funding boost

    While the alternative meat sector has been struggling to raise funds, the Boulder-based company is on its way to becoming a household name.

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    Beyond Inc. focuses on brand differentiation as losses widen in Q1

    The company is expected to relaunch Zulily in Q3 as it looks to build out sister brands Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.

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    Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies

    The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.

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    Daily Harvest launches at Target

    The expansion into 250 of the mass merchant’s stores comes as the DTC food brand builds out its wholesale footprint with retailers like Costco and Wegmans.

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    Amazon’s Summer Beauty Haul returns

    The beauty savings event is back for the second year — following the company teasing a July return to Prime Day.

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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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    Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout

    An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.

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    Rally House grows to over 200 locations

    The family-owned sports retailer doubled its store count in a little over than two years and has plans for continued expansion.

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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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    Impossible Foods’ Americana ads address the meat problem — with more meat

    The plant-based brand’s first campaign under a new visual identity targets meat eaters looking for options that are better for public health and the planet.

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    Macy’s chooses 26 entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain

    In addition to education and funding, “The Workshop at Macy’s” provides various opportunities to sell via the department store.

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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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    Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center

    None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.

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    Wholesale remains most profitable investment channel for brands: report

    The channel, which is expected to grow 51% this year, accounts for about 60% of companies’ total sales, according to a recent NuOrder report.

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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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    Pottery Barn Teen adds dorm features to mobile app

    The brand also increased its dorm essentials and expanded a collaboration with LoveShackFancy.

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    Kohl’s to deliver same day through Instacart

    Shoppers can place orders for a same day or scheduled delivery, as the retailer continues to leverage its physical footprint. 

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    NRF objects to Visa-Mastercard settlement

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