Joe Keenan

Nike is cutting 775 employees as the company looks to boost its bottom line and accelerate its use of “automation,” CNBC has learned. The layoffs, which are in addition to the 1,000 corporate job cuts the company announced last summer, primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses,…

lululemon athletica said on Tuesday that it has paused online sales of a new workout line called "Get Low" after user complaints. Users on Reddit complained that the leggings from the new launch are "see-through" while bending or squatting. The new product line on lululemon's site seemed to be inaccessible and showed "something went wrong"…

Walmart announced a series of executive changes late last week as John Furner prepares to take over as CEO of the world's largest retailer on Feb. 1, replacing Doug McMillon. The moves aim to maintain the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer's growth momentum and bellwether position in the industry by promoting four longtime executives and expanding their…

In episode 499 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mike Natenshon, founder and CEO of apparel brand Marine Layer. Beginning from his desire to re-create a favorite worn-out college T-shirt to founding a successful brand known for high-quality, custom fabrics, Natenshon breaks down Marine Layer's milestones. From opening its first retail store (2:00)…

Aldi plans to open more than 180 stores in the U.S. this year, including on the traditional turf of rival supermarkets and big-box stores. The German grocer’s latest growth plans follow an already aggressive expansion over the past decade. Aldi, which is known for its low prices, small stores and emphasis on private brands, has…

Walmart and Google announced on Sunday that consumers will soon be able to use Google’s artificial intelligence assistant Gemini to more easily discover and buy products from the retail giant and its warehouse club, Sam’s Club. Incoming Walmart CEO John Furner and Google CEO Sundar Pichai made the announcement on stage at the National Retail…

In episode 498 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Isha Nicole, senior vice president of creative and marketing at Boot Barn, America's largest western and workwear retailer. Tune in as Nicole provides an overview of Boot Barn and her role (1:20) as well as discusses the rise and influence of Americana style (2:15)…

Just days after the The Wall Street Journal reported that Saks Global is preparing for bankruptcy, having missed a $100 million debt payment, it announced that CEO Marc Metrick is stepping down to pursue new opportunities. Executive chairman Richard Baker will assume the CEO role with the promise “to secure a strong and stable future” for…

Barnes & Noble is opening more stores for readers to shop at in the new year. After nearly two decades of "declining store numbers," the bookseller has plans to open 60 new locations across the country in 2026, in addition to the dozens opened this year. While the details are still "being worked out" as…

In episode 497 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Rene Federico, head of marketing for the U.S. at Primark, a global  fashion retailer founded and based in Dublin, Ireland. Listen in as Federico discusses Primark's growth in the U.S., focusing on marketing strategies to support this expansion (2:25). She details her role at…