Nate Delesline III

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Sheriff, deputy not liable for attempted in-custody suicide

3 days ago | valawyersweekly.com | Nate Delesline III

A man who attempted to kill himself while detained in the back of a police car and later sued law enforcement for failing to secure a weapon cannot recover in tort for injuries arising from his own “illegal or immoral” acts, the Supreme Court of Virginia has ruled. Dennis C. Howard sued Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger Harris and Deputy David Setlock for injuries he sustained after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.
Company’s communication on bonus plan found improper

1 week ago | valawyersweekly.com | Nate Delesline III

A company’s “optional bonus plan” offer to class members of a pending overtime compensation case that was contingent on the workers agreeing to waive certain rights and accepting binding arbitration was an improper communication, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has ruled. As a result, employees who signed the agreement must have an opportunity to withdraw their consent.
A look back on COVID-19’s impact on retail

3 weeks ago | retaildive.com | Cara Salpini |Nate Delesline III |Caroline Jansen |Daphne Howland

As consumers and retail leaders alike observe the five-year anniversary since COVID-19 temporarily closed down the world, the staff at Retail Dive is remembering that era and examining its impact on the retail industry. In March 2020, our staff embarked upon an effort to track the industry’s response. Store by store, we attempted to keep up with how retail was altering operations to provide products and services to shoppers while still keeping safety at the crux of decision-making.
Target adds 2,000 products to baby assortment

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Target is introducing over 2,000 baby and toddler items to its nursery, apparel, toy and food assortment. The revamp adds 30% more newness than last year, the company said in a Thursday press release. More than half of the items are Target exclusives from national brands or its owned brands including Good & Gather and Up&Up. The change also includes items from national and emerging brands like Bumbum, Lalo and Joie.
Five Below names chief marketing officer, hints at ‘selective’ price adjustments

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Five Below hired Jacob Hawkins as chief marketing officer, CEO Winnie Park said on Wednesday during an earnings call. He was previously Forever 21’s chief marketing, digital and omni officer, according to a LinkedIn profile.
E-commerce is here to stay after a push from the pandemic

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

As the pandemic surged in the U.S. five years ago this spring, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, faced an unprecedented series of business challenges. Shifting government regulations, sudden changes in consumer buying and spending behavior and the logistics of maintaining a business of vast scale as the world dealt with a global health crisis added up. The changes contributed to higher sales for Walmart but alsohigher expenses and a lower gross margin during Q1 sales in 2020.
Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to promote Amazon Haul

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale will return starting Tuesday and run through March 31. Similar to last year, the sale is open to all customers, but Prime members receive additional discounts, the company said in a press release. The upcoming event will feature themed daily deal drops in more than 35 categories. It will offer discounts of up to 40% off select items, including in apparel, beauty, outdoor furniture and garden supplies.
Beyond sells majority stake in Zulily for $5M

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Beyond sold a majority stake in Zulily to Lyons Trading Company, the operator of off-price online retailer Proozy.com, for $5 million, the company said Tuesday. The sale comes a month after Beyond bought BuyBuy Baby for $5 million. Beyond will retain a 25% stake in Zulily under the terms of the definitive agreement, which valued Zulily at $6.7 million.
Hudson’s Bay plans to liquidate

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Hudson’s Bay Co. plans to liquidate after failing to secure sufficient financing for a restructuring transaction following “exhaustive efforts,” the Canadian department store chain said in a Friday statement. The company filed for the U.S. equivalent of bankruptcy protection last week. The retailer is still seeking to engage with key stakeholders — specifically its landlords — to restructure instead of going out of business.
Purple considers strategic alternatives

1 month ago | retaildive.com | Nate Delesline III

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Purple’s board of directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives. The move follows “inbound expressions of interest,” the company said in a Thursday statement. The review outcome may include a sale, merger or other financial transaction, Purple said. The board has not set a timetable for the evaluation. Purple also reported Q4 and full-year earnings Thursday.