Perfect Corp expands into luxury fashion with Wannaby acquisition

The company was acquired from Farfetch so Perfect Corp can broaden its virtual try-on capabilities into categories like shoes, bags and apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 2, 2025

What Amazon is doing to fight fake reviews

Reviews are a cornerstone of Amazon’s business, so it is battling bogus customer reviews with strict policies, proactive detection and enforcement action.

By Kristen Doerer • Jan. 2, 2025

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Inside retail supply chains

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

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Amazon boosts recycled content, reduces inks for device packaging

In addition to the sustainability measures for Kindle, Echo and Fire TV products, the company added a tactile feature to aid consumers with visual impairments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 2, 2025

Big Lots’ new deal could keep up to 400 stores open

Under the transaction, Variety Wholesalers would acquire at least 200 stores and up to two distribution centers, saving jobs in the process.

By Stephanie Arnold • Dec. 30, 2024

These 5 retailers closed stores in 2024

In ‘a very difficult business,’ retail store closings typically signal more about an individual company than the industry overall, one analyst says.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 27, 2024

Destination XL gets offer to go private

The big and tall men’s apparel retailer “would be far better served” as a private company, Fund 1 says.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 26, 2024

The Backroom: Doug Stephens looks to 2025 and beyond

The retail and brand expert discusses the hype around AI, how marketers can preserve human creativity and his optimism about the future.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 26, 2024

Saks Global names new leadership as it completes $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition

Saks CEO Marc Metrick will lead the expanded company, while chief merchant Tracy Margolies will take over as Bergdorf Goodman’s president. 

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 24, 2024

Party City to close all stores in bankruptcy

About 14 months after emerging from Chapter 11, the retailer finds itself in bankruptcy court once again. This time, it’s liquidating.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 23, 2024

The Container Store files for bankruptcy, but it’s business as usual

Thanks to an agreement with most of its term loan lenders, the retailer will keep its stores and website open and emerge as a private company.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2024

Big Lots to start going-out-of-business sales

The move comes as the company lays off over 500 employees at its corporate headquarters.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 20, 2024

Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to invest $1.3B in Chile and what Nike’s stumble means for Foot Locker

The big-box retailer’s plans include 70 new stores across Chile, while the sportswear giant’s DTC about-face could be a boon to Foot Locker.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 20, 2024

Retail hiring down 5% in November

A shift in seasonal hiring from traditional retail roles to transportation and warehousing positions is underway, according to a new report.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 20, 2024

Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon permanent CEO

Creedon, the retailer’s chief operating officer, has been serving as interim chief since November and takes the helm as it navigates several major initiatives.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 19, 2024

Amazon workers on strike amid the holiday rush

Thursday’s action at various Teamsters locals comes days after the release of a Senate report critical of working conditions at the e-retailer’s warehouses.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024

Birkenstock closes out its fiscal year on a high note

The German footwear brand is carefully calibrating its wholesale and direct-to-consumer strategies, with plans to grow its store count by 50% next year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024

CFPB swats at retail credit cards

The federal agency warned companies issuing credit cards about illegal tactics, specifically calling out promotions that turn into “bait-and-switch” offers.

By Lynne Marek • Dec. 19, 2024

Tractor Supply plans big last-mile delivery upgrade

The retailer’s multiyear initiative will lead to more bulky products delivered via its in-house network, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

By Max Garland • Dec. 19, 2024

Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024

Should Macy’s be more like Dillard’s? Maybe.

Activist investors are focused on finances, but the struggling department store may benefit more from studying its rival’s retail chops.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024

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 Nate Delesline III • Dec. 18, 2024

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 Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2024

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 Kaarin Moore • Dec. 17, 2024

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