Kaarin Vembar
Retail Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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Nordstrom, The Folklore Group partner to grow assortment of Black-owned brands
Through the Folklore Connect platform, the retailer will be able to engage with brands founded by people of color. → Read More
J.C. Penney, Prabal Gurung partner on apparel collection
The 25-piece collection is all priced under $100 and will be available for a limited time starting March 2. → Read More
Imports forecast to be lowest in almost 3 years: report
Retailers are importing less merchandise due to an economic slowdown, according to the NRF and Hackett Associates. → Read More
Merry and Bright: A look at 2022 holiday merchandising
’Tis the season to evoke cheer while attempting to drive up sales. → Read More
Yankee Candle opens pop-up shops for the holidays
The retailer will feature exclusive promotions in its six temporary locations across the U.S. → Read More
SKU’d: Andy Warhol is the Ghost of Christmas Past. And he’s here to help Tiffany & Co.
He’s been gone for 35 years, but the pop artist is still making the luxury retailer joyful and relevant. → Read More
Walmart slows holiday hiring to 40K associates
A year ago the big-box retailer was preparing to hire 150,000 seasonal workers. → Read More
Belk names CEO
Don Hendricks, who has been serving as the department store’s interim CEO since May, has taken the top role. → Read More
EBay to acquire collectible tech platform TCGplayer
TCGplayer will continue to operate independently as eBay continues to accelerate its position in trading cards. → Read More
SKU’d: Retailers, don’t be goblins when you fire people
Layoffs aren’t easy, but some companies are making big mistakes in communicating corporate changes to staff. → Read More
Kohl’s expands self-pickup to all stores
Customers can use their mobile devices to go through a number of steps to obtain their orders in stores. → Read More
Tapestry combines COO, CFO roles
The company announced the retirement of COO Tom Glaser, and said Scott Roe will be taking on the title in addition to his current position as CFO. → Read More
Are sustainable returns possible in the mattress industry?
The products are big and bulky, making return logistics a complex operations problem for mattress retailers. → Read More
Lego to open first US factory in Virginia
The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. → Read More
Zara now charges for some returns. Will other retailers follow?
In some regions, customers pay a fee to return online purchases to third-party drop-off points. It may mark a turning point for companies. → Read More
SKU'd: Chanel breaks up with the rich in favor of the ultra-rich
The fashion house is raising prices and opening high-end stores – all while reporting record-breaking numbers. → Read More
Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk to step down
Chief Operating Officer Colin Browne, who transformed the retailer's supply chain strategy, will take over on an interim basis. → Read More
Ear piercing is the next fun retail trend
Target is doing it. So are CVS and Five Below. But, can piercing draw shoppers into stores? → Read More
Best Buy just launched a $200 home pick-up recycling program. Is it necessary?
For consumers looking to avoid e-waste, retailers are filling a gap left by manufacturers. → Read More
Banana Republic to permanently shut websites in Europe
Retail industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More