Ruggable to open first international facility

The direct-to-consumer brand is opening a plant in the U.K. and plans to launch in France in the near term.

Andy Dunn back at Bonobos in advisory role

Walmart, which had hired Dunn to oversee its digital brands after it acquired the DTC menswear label in 2017, unloaded it in April for $75 million.

Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

REI to open Re/Supply resale store in Oregon

REI members will be able to shop for used gear as part of the retailer’s goals to keep outdoor products in circulation. 

Memorial Day helps lift retail sales 4.2% in May

With volumes still being squeezed, retailers are likely to continue to cut costs and keep a tight grip on inventory.

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Shoe company Rockport files for bankruptcy for second time in 5 years

The company says high overhead costs and weakened demand for its core products due to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an untenable financial situation.

Chewy opens automated fulfillment center in Tennessee

The Nashville facility marks the pet retailer's fourth automated fulfillment center, part of a push to cut shipping costs.

Saks Off 5th names chiefs for marketing, merchandising

Mara Sirhal joins from Bed Bath & Beyond as chief merchant and brand president, while Sara Griffin will become chief marketing and analytics officer.

Universal Standard launches into swimwear

The inclusive DTC apparel brand has introduced a line featuring eight pieces in sizes 00 to 40.

The Weekly Closeout: Yeezy sells despite controversy, Tamagotchi makes a comeback

All 12 styles Adidas released sold out, Wedbush said. Meanwhile, the ’90s-era toy has a new metaverse play and a tie-up with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio.

Hoka’s new high-flying ads look to build on $1B sales momentum

Made with Anomaly, the sportswear shoe brand’s largest global campaign to date plays on a bird-flocking behavior called murmuration.

Tentree opens first store

The sustainability-focused apparel brand opened the 1,208-square-foot space in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood.

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

DressX launches Roblox collection with YouTuber Mackenzie Turner

The three-piece collection was made with Roblox's layered clothing tech, which fits all avatar body types.

Google introduces generative AI virtual try-on tool

Starting with women’s tops, the feature allows shoppers to see how certain products would look on a model of their choice.

Lalo raises $10.1M in Series A

The baby and toddler brand plans to expand its footprint during the coming year both domestically and globally. 

Nike broadens focus to holistic fitness with ‘Well Collective’

The athletics giant will expand content and programming to cover nutrition, mindfulness and more as it embraces a broader definition of sport.

Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO

Matt Baer oversaw initiatives like Macy’s new third-party marketplace. He got his start in retail at the family business, Baers Furniture.

Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal

Project Gigaton aims to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint and so far has helped cut or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

Puma’s global brand chief to exit amid marketing reorganization

As part of the restructuring, the athletic brand is moving its marketing organization from Boston to Germany.

Overstock bids $21.5M for Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual property

Competing bids for Bed Bath & Beyond, which is liquidating in Chapter 11, are due Friday.

Gorgie raises $6.5M in pre-seed funding

The functional beverage brand, created by Lively founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant, turned to individual investors for the funds instead of established firms.

Target stores safe after a series of bomb threats

In Oklahoma City, messages reportedly invoked the 1995 domestic terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Puma deepens metaverse efforts to support new footwear drops

Black Station 2, which builds off of an earlier launch, allows shoppers to buy NFTs of new releases and redeem them for physical products.

Instant Pot parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Illinois-based company owes tens of millions to suppliers, but plans to stay in business, according to federal court filings.