GameStop Abandons Plans for NFTs; Hidden Valley Ranch Collaborates with Burt's Bees

Retail Rundown: Catch Up on the Week's Hottest Retail News

Let's dive into the juicy gossip of the retail world this week. From executive exits to product makeovers, here's what you might have missed - and what's still percolating in our minds.

The Lowdown on Tupperware

Tupperware's chief commercial officer, Hector Lezama, has jump-shipped from the company as of this Friday, as per SEC filings. The company has reorganized the role by separating sales leadership responsibilities. Regional leaders now report to CEO Laurie Ann Goldman. Simultaneously, Samantha Lomow steps into the chief commercial officer position, effective February 1. She's previously worked as chief customer officer at Foot Locker.

Bubbly Baths and Body Care

Bath & Body Works has given its body care line a significant facelift without parabens or sulfates, following customer demand. All body care items, including washes, scrubs, creams, lotions, and butters, now boast new formulas. The company emphasizes the initiative's alignment with its ESG commitments, which also include eco-friendly packaging.

Game Over for NFTs at GameStop

GameStop has retreated from the NFT marketplace due to regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space. Customers can no longer buy, sell, or create NFTs from February 2. However, users' existing NFTs remain accessible and tradable on other platforms.

Ranch-infused Lip Balms and Arcade Adventures

A hint of ranch and chapped lips need not be a problem anymore. Hidden Valley Ranch and Burt's Bees have teamed up to bring you a limited-edition pack of lip balms, available in four flavors: Hidden Valley Ranch, Buffalo Sauce, Crunchy Celery, and Fresh Carrot.

In another sign of the world turning upside down, Chuck E. Cheese has teamed up with Magical Elves to create a gameshow series based on their arcade experience. The series will feature physical competitions among adults, using oversized versions of popular arcade games.

Stitch Fix Shuffling Stylists

Stitch Fix is trimming down its styling teams by eliminating ten styling leader positions. The company is moving towards a part-time model starting March 31, 2023. About a quarter of the company's stylists currently work full-time, and they can choose to transition to part-time work or leave the company.

DoorDash Delivers More

DoorDash is expanding its delivery services, now offering two million products through its platform, moving beyond its restaurant roots. The company has partnered with Camping World, Golf Galaxy, and The Vitamin Shoppe to enhance its offerings in the active and wellness categories.

Kenmore's Resurgence

O'Rourke Sales Company is partnering with Kenmore to increase the brand's nationwide availability. The long-term, exclusive distribution deal provides Kenmore appliances to O'Rourke's extensive network of customers across various channels, marking a significant revitalization for Kenmore.

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Sources:

Securities and Exchange Commission Filings - Tupperware Brands Corporation.
Tupperware Brands Corporation: Delayed Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan set for July 14, 2025.
Tupperware closes operations in Indonesia as of January 31, 2025.
Tupperware Job Posting - Regional Sales Manager, South region.
Bath & Body Works press release.
GameStop press release.
Hidden Valley Ranch and Burt's Bees team up for ranch-infused lip balms.
Chuck E. Cheese announces a gameshow series based on the brand's arcade experience.
Stitch Fix eliminates ten styling leader positions and moves to a part-time model starting March 31, 2023.
DoorDash expands its delivery services, partnering with Camping World, Golf Galaxy, and The Vitamin Shoppe.
O'Rourke Sales Company partners with Kenmore to expand nationwide availability.
The sudden departure of Tupperware's Chief Commercial Officer, Hector Lezama, marks a significant change in the company's leadership, as per SEC filings.
Noting customer demand, Bath & Body Works has made a significant overhaul of its body care line, rid of parabens and sulfates, aligning with its ESG commitments that also include eco-friendly packaging.
Due to regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space, GameStop has withdrawn from the NFT marketplace, potentially signaling a temporary halt in their digital collectible endeavors.
The unusual pairing of Hidden Valley Ranch and Burt's Bees will soon hit store shelves, offering a limited-edition pack of ranch-infused lip balms in four flavors, adding a new twist to the world of beauty and personal care products.
Magical Elves and Chuck E. Cheese have collaborated to create a gameshow series based on the arcade experience, leveraging the nostalgia of the brand's iconic past.
Another shift in policies is taking place at Stitch Fix, as they are laying off ten styling leader positions and moving towards a part-time model starting March 31, 2023.
DoorDash is broadening its horizons, offering two million products through its platform, venturing beyond its restaurant-focused roots and expanding into active and wellness categories by partnering with Camping World, Golf Galaxy, and The Vitamin Shoppe.
O'Rourke Sales Company's strategic partnership with Kenmore promises to boost the brand's nationwide availability, marking a resurgence for the iconic appliance brand in consumer markets.
Tupperware's restructuring of sales leadership responsibilities may lead to a broader reorganization, as the company's regional leaders now report directly to CEO Laurie Ann Goldman.
The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and the convergence of fashion and technology continues to intrigue, as new partnerships and trends emerge in the lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, entertainment, and general-news sectors.
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