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Amazon's in trouble with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

UPDATE: Judge Rules that Amazon Illegally Threatened Organizing Workers at Two Warehouses

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with commentary from Amazon. A judge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Amazon illegally threatened to withhold raises and benefits…

News February 1
Canada Goose and Net-a-porter have launched new recommerce programs.

Canada Goose, Net-a-Porter Aim to Extend Product Life with New Resale, Repair Programs

Premium brands Canada Goose and YOOX Net-a-Porter Group have both rolled out new programs to showcase the quality of their products and reduce waste as part of ongoing sustainability initiatives.…

News February 1
RetailROI raised $384,000 for charity at its recent NRF event.

Retailers Raise $384,000 for Vulnerable Children at Pre-NRF Event

On Jan. 14, 2023 — the day before the NRF Big Show kicked off — more than 220 retail executives gathered at Microsoft’s New York headquarters for a good cause…

News February 1

How Daniel’s Jewelers Designs Stores and Shopper Experiences for Hispanic Consumers

Joseph Sherwood founded Daniel’s Jewelers in 1948 to make jewelry more accessible for all families. Over the years the retailer has carved a unique space in the Hispanic market thanks…

Features February 1

Gen Z is Hyperconscious of Greenwashing in Retail — Defining ‘True’ Sustainability for a Young Demographic

Gen Z has been shaped by a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that followed. While sustainability and climate change were already topics of conversation,…

Executive Viewpoints February 1

Amazon’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Tops 20 Gigawatts; More Investments Coming

Amazon expanded its renewable energy capacity by 8.3 gigawatts (GW) in 2022, bringing its total portfolio to more than 20 GW and setting a record for renewable energy purchased by…

News January 31
Destination XL has named Dara Pauker as its new COO.

Destination XL Names New COO as it Looks to ‘Transform and Grow’

Destination XL Group (DXL) — which encompasses the DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL chains — has hired Dara Pauker as its new Chief Operating Officer. Pauker brings more than 20…

News January 31
H-E-B has regained the title of America's top grocer according to dunnhumby.

Dunnhumby Survey: H-E-B Regains Title of America’s Top Grocer as Club Stores Move Up the Ranks

Three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, omnichannel chain H-E-B has regained its leadership position as the top U.S. grocery retailer from Amazon, with Costco following closely behind…

News January 31

Vera Bradley Creates 2 New Leadership Roles, Cuts 3 Existing Positions in Executive Shakeup

Vera Bradley has reconfigured its leadership team with the appointment of Alison Hiatt to the newly-created job of Chief Marketing Officer and the removal of three high-level roles. Brand President…

News January 31
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