Retail Dive

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We provide business journalism and in-depth insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail and ecommerce

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Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email newsletter and website cover topics such as the future of brick-and-mortar, retail technology, e-commerce, marketing, payment technology, in-store operations, omnichannel shopper journey, and more. Retail Dive is a leading industry publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 13+ million decision-makers in the most competitive industries.

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Three REI stores are closing next year as the outdoors co-op continues to take action to return itself to sales growth and profitability. The locations in question: SoHo, Boston and Paramus, New Jersey. Meanwhile, the retailer opened 10 stores last year and had plans to open another six this year and at least two in 2026. REI has been through a tumultuous period in recent years, filled with layoffs and sales declines. In its most recent fiscal year, sales fell 6.2% and net loss clocked in at $156.4 million. https://lnkd.in/eJfFQvNY

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All eyes are on Target this year, as the mass retailer enacts a major turnaround effort. When soon-to-be CEO Michael Fiddelke outlined key priorities in August, he specifically called out the important role of technology in returning the company to growth. Now we have a better sense of how Target is utilizing AI for everything from merchandise development to its third-party marketplace. The company’s Chief Information and Product Officer Prat Vemana spoke with me all about how AI is being used to foster human creativity and improve efficiency at Target. For details from this interview, check out my latest: https://lnkd.in/eTfh8c4k

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Big update - Walmart announced customers will soon be able to purchase from it directly on ChatGPT. The retailer announced it will be enabling Instant Checkout (which OpenAI debuted last month with Etsy and Shopify) soon. It’s all part of a larger partnership between Walmart and OpenAI, which is also helping to develop a custom AI training for the retailer’s employees. For more: https://lnkd.in/e5nTCTkQ

Walmart, OpenAI partner for purchases in ChatGPT retaildive.com

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Gap Inc. today launched a new creator/affiliate program that sounds a lot like ... micro-influencers. Thanks to Jessica Ramírez for spotting that. And for talking to me this morning about how this works for the company's brands, (which are otherwise pursuing big-impact campaigns), and what it means in the age of AI. https://lnkd.in/eUdK785B

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Franchised Bed Bath & Beyond stores? Sure, why not... The company announced a nationwide franchise plan today with potential locations featuring home, kitchen living, storage and organization, and “Holiday Shoppe” formats of traditional Bed Bath & Beyond stores. And of course, there is a digital asset angle. Franchise owners would have access to tokenization through the tZero platform, a blockchain services company Bed Bath & Beyond has invested in. The company suggested such a move "complements, and in some cases may replace” financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration. I'm eager to talk with industry experts on the evolution of this company. Ping me at djames@industrydive.com For more: https://lnkd.in/exWyU84F

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B malls are getting a lot of attention these days. What does it take to run a great store in a so-so shopping center? Many thanks to BJ Feller, Lee Peterson and Jeff Sward for helping me out with that question. https://lnkd.in/esR3gA6y

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🎯 In Target news, an activist shareholder group is proposing an independent board chair policy. The Accountability Board filed a proposal Wednesday asking the mass retailer to adopt a policy requiring the Board Chair to be an independent director. This comes after Target in August announced that CEO Brian Cornell would transition to become executive chair of the board in 2026. The retailer said in a statement that the board will consider it in conjunction with planning for the 2026 annual shareholders meeting. For more: https://lnkd.in/eiN9jk8t

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Nike made some gains in Q1, resulting in revenue edging up 1%. The retailer saw growth in North America, wholesale and running — all areas that the activewear brand has prioritized in its turnaround. But Nike's not out of the woods yet. The athletics retailer still has work to do in key areas, including DTC, sportswear and China. Oh and the impact of tariffs has gone up to some $1.5 billion versus the $1 billion first projected. Leadership seems aware of the challenges that remain and analysts have praised the swift action in the past year. “Nike’s journey back to greatness has only just begun,” CEO Elliott Hill said on a call with analysts. https://lnkd.in/ejenu2Mn

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Deep within a long press release about its refreshed product line, Peloton today announced price hikes on subscriptions. This meant to support product and service enhancements. The company's product upgrades, which Peloton's CEO calls a relaunch, include a focus on cross training with new swiveling screens and an AI-powered camera enhancement that provides real time feedback. Additionally, Peloton launched a new line of commercial equipment called the Peloton Pro Series under a newly formed Commercial Business Unit. This all comes as the company undergoes another turnaround effort and cost-cutting plan, which has included job cuts. For specifics: https://lnkd.in/e5W_nrw2

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Fairly big news in the world of e-commerce: ChatGPT is rolling out its checkout functionality starting with Etsy sellers and Shopify merchants. The SEO and GEO discussion is huge right now, with many retailers working to better understand how they can have products ranked higher in ChatGPT query results. Dubbed "Instant Checkout", users can now complete purchases (with some limitations) without ever leaving the platform, making this an even more important commerce channel. Along with expert insight in my coverage today, a key component of the OpenAI news I want to highlight: The tech company said in its announcement that it will consider several factors — including the enablement of Instant Checkout — when ranking merchants that sell the same product. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eR6QR98S

ChatGPT lets shoppers buy products within the platform retaildive.com

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