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    Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees

    The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    J.C. Penney loss narrows in Q3 as sales declines continue

    The department store has more flexibility than others attempting a turnaround, but ongoing top-line weakness clouds its longer-term prospects.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Inside retail supply chains

    Companies looking to curry favor with customers, trim logistical expenses and improve efficiency, are reorganizing operations.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    SEC charges Express with failing to disclose $1M in perks to former CEO

    The agency did not impose a penalty, though, in part because the apparel retailer self-reported.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Slow website? It’ll cost you.

    Three-quarters of consumers have simply abandoned a cart because of a slow website, Liquid Web found.

    By Kristen Doerer • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

    “Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

    By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 17, 2024
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    5 retailers that need a great 2024 holiday season

    Some companies are coming off a tough quarter, while others switched leadership or are dealing with changing consumer behavior. But all of these retailers need a W. 

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

    Wang will become a shareholder and continue to lead the label’s creative direction.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors to expand Nike offerings amid declining sales

    In April next year, the sporting goods retailer intends to introduce “full assortments” of the brand into more than 140 stores.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Gap launches elevated subbrand designed by Zac Posen

    The line’s debut collection is holiday themed, with future launches planned for the spring.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Nordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.

    The accounting practice, embraced by department stores in the 1920s, is outdated, skews key metrics and fosters bad decisions, analysts say.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

    The retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

    By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024
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    RH to open 9 new design galleries next year in North America, Europe

    The luxury home furnishings retailer also said possible tariff spikes are unlikely to affect margins as it works to eliminate sourcing from China.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    L.L. Bean confirms layoffs of up to 3% of Maine HQ workforce

    The outdoor retailer earlier this year announced plans to expand its store footprint, despite sales declines in 2023.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Under Armour holds first investor day in 6 years

    Capping off a difficult year, CEO Kevin Plank outlined the brand’s strategy to get back to growth through marketing reinvestment and product innovation.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas headquarters searched, Amazon starts selling cars

    The activewear brand is under investigation for tax and customs compliance, while the e-commerce giant is offering Hyundai cars through Amazon Autos.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Shoppers projected to return $890B in merchandise this year

    According to an estimate by the National Retail Federation, returns will amount to 16.9% of retailers’ annual sales in 2024.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Lowe’s debuts marketplace, plans store fleet growth

    The company will also extend its rural offerings, expand jobsite delivery and teased initiatives that are expected to deliver $1 billion in annual savings.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    GameStop eyes more store closures amid 20% sales drop

    The gaming retailer swung to a profit in Q3 even as it announced an exit from Germany and warned of higher store closures than previous years.

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Macy’s speeds up store closures to amp up turnaround

    The retailer also said that for nearly three years an employee hid about $151 million in delivery expenses but that the fraud didn’t affect sales.

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Outfox Hospitality faces $3.8M in labor penalties

    The Illinois Department of Labor seeks back wages from the bankrupt retailer for failing to give workers 60 days’ notice before they were laid off.

    By Jessica Loder • Dec. 11, 2024
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    NYSE moves to delist The Container Store

    The home retailer has made several moves this year to strengthen its financial position as consumer reticence around discretionary spending persists.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Reebok undergoes layoffs tied to footwear business

    Sparc, which runs the sportswear brand’s U.S. operations, is making cuts as it transfers some of its Reebok licenses.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Under new ownership, Lord & Taylor revives old logo and comeback dreams

    The chief strategy officer at Regal Brands Global, which now runs the venerable department store, talks to Retail Dive about what comes next.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
  • Shoppers walk through a Macy's department store on Black Friday. A sign reads, "Give Love."
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    How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

    Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

    By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Activist firms demand Macy’s consider options for Bloomingdale’s

    The department store is winding up the year as it began, with investors on its case — this time it's Barington Capital Group and Thor Equities.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024