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FTC blocks Tempur Sealy’s proposed $4B takeover of Mattress Firm
The mattress giant expressed confidence in its ability to prevail in court and close the deal later this year or early next.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2024 -
Sam Ash assets acquired for $15.2M
Mexican company Gonher is purchasing “substantially all” of its assets, following the music retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
By Nate Delesline III • July 3, 2024 -
Trendline
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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Black farmers call on Tractor Supply CEO to resign following diversity about-face
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, a Tractor Supply shareholder and fourth-generation farmer, said he has tried to reach out to the company’s top executive.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2024 -
Ikea majority owner invests in real estate in NYC
Ingka Investments plans to build a retail and office space three minutes from Grand Central Station and Bryant Park.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 3, 2024 -
All Bob’s Stores locations to close
The retailer was unable to secure the financing necessary to keep operating. The fate of sibling Eastern Mountain Sports remains unclear.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2024 -
Rocksbox drops rental subscription
The jewelry company has rebranded as an e-commerce site, selling both new and pre-owned items.
By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2024 -
Framebridge opens first store in Texas
The location in Austin marks the DTC framing company’s 23rd store nationwide.
By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2024 -
Fossil names interim CFO after finance chief follows CEO out the door
The watch and jewelry retailer is bringing in a Radisson Hotel and Icahn Enterprises alum as interim CFO after reporting a 22% drop in net sales for its most recent quarter.
By Grace Noto • July 2, 2024 -
M.M. LaFleur’s CEO on the brand’s evolution and relaunching a store fleet
It’s been years since M.M. LaFleur shuttered its subscription service and closed all its stores. Now it’s recommitting to both.
By Cara Salpini • July 2, 2024 -
Target relaunches Auden intimates and sleepwear private label
The retailer has recently introduced new in-house brands and relaunched or expanded several of its most popular ones.
By Nate Delesline III • July 1, 2024 -
Joann launches Gen Z-focused brand campaign
A key element of the craft retailer’s first major post-bankruptcy initiatives will involve leveraging influencer relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • July 1, 2024 -
Gen Z, millennials drive membership growth at Sam’s Club
Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the digital experience at the club retailer resonates with that cohort.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 1, 2024 -
Saks Fifth Avenue expands standalone Fifth Avenue Club locations
The retailer is increasing the presence of its luxury personal shopping and styling service locations into major markets this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 1, 2024 -
Hibbett taps Walmart GoLocal for fast delivery
The white-label delivery service will help get online orders from the retailer's stores to customers.
By Max Garland • July 1, 2024 -
Nike expects more revenue declines ahead after ‘sluggish’ Q4
CEO John Donahoe said the company is “embracing a more balanced approach” to DTC and wholesale after a rough set of numbers.
By Cara Salpini • June 28, 2024 -
SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Chewy plans $500M share buyback, Conn’s receives Nasdaq delinquency notice
The online pet retailer agreed to repurchase shares from its largest shareholder, while the home retailer received the notification after not filing its latest quarterly report.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 28, 2024 -
Puma taps Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein veteran for VP of DTC
Erik Janshen will lead the brand’s global direct-to-consumer sales, including stores, e-commerce and “several online marketplaces.”
By Cara Salpini • June 28, 2024 -
Walgreens to close ‘significant’ number of US stores
The company is reviewing about 25% of its 8,700 domestic stores, with profitability and level of shrink factoring into which locations stay open.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 27, 2024 -
Levi’s DTC growth speeds up in Q2 as wholesale improves
The iconic jeans maker is responding to demand for looser fits and non-denim categories and plans to expand its global footprint by 70 new stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2024 -
David’s Bridal debuts shapewear line
The new Shapewear DB Studio collection marks the retailer’s expansion into another product category.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 27, 2024 -
Podcast
The Backroom: What’s going on with Amazon Fashion?
The podcast welcomes Fashion Dive to discuss what the e-commerce giant’s approach means for brands and consumers, and what could be different.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2024 -
Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
Two other vendors also joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
By Kelly Stroh • June 26, 2024 -
Serta Simmons Bedding names CEO
Jim Loree is the fourth person in less than a year to hold the company’s top spot.
By Kaarin Vembar • June 26, 2024 -
L.L. Bean looks beyond New England for growth
The iconic outdoor retailer is opening four U.S. stores this year, and will head to the Southeast and Midwest for further expansion in 2025.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2024