Amazon pilots AI app feature that can buy items from third-party sites

Buy for Me can purchase eligible products from third-party sites without customers leaving the Amazon Shopping app.

Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say.

Peloton names new COO, chief commercial officer

As a result, the retailer’s chief supply chain officer is leaving the business and the company is on the hunt for a new chief of information.

The Weekly Closeout: Hudson’s Bay hunts for a buyer and tariffs hit apparel hard

The department store is soliciting offers for part or all of its business. Meanwhile, one analyst said new tariffs put “all 2025 guidance at risk.”

Victoria’s Secret hires Savage x Fenty vet in leadership overhaul

The lingerie company named Adam Selman as its executive creative director and appointed three brand presidents.

Updated April 9, 2025

Any Levi’s tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical,’ but impact of trade policy still unclear

Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this week said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.

China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.

Etsy marries AI and human touch with curated collections

The feature builds on the marketplace's holiday gift recommendation tool. But Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel said the company is "just scratching the surface" with AI.

CVS taps former UPS finance chief as new CFO

Brian Newman will guide CVS’ finances at a challenging time for the retail pharmacy and health insurance giant.

Ulta pauses on Target expansion efforts, for now

CEO Kecia Steelman didn’t comment on plans for next year, but said the break in 2025 is geared at investing in the current 610 locations.

DTC footwear brand Vivaia opens first US store

The 900-square-foot space located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood follows a brief pop-up in that location late last year.

Fashion industry reacts to sweeping tariff changes

Experts say the new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back.

Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

The regenerative sportswear collection is “designed to decompose rather than pollute,” according to Under Armour Brand President Eric Liedtke.

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce said it has no intention of backing down and vowed to install countermeasures if Trump’s threat holds.

Updated April 8, 2025

Big Lots stores begin to open under new ownership

Variety Wholesalers will commence the first wave of openings Thursday, where customers will find remodeled stores and new merchandise categories. 

Target launches campaign highlighting spring merchandise

The campaign comes after the mass merchant announced a multibillion-dollar investment in stores, technology and supply chain.

Retail leaders sound off on AI’s use-cases

From Toys R Us’ experimentation with video to Meta’s new ad capabilities, here’s how the tech is being used across the industry.

RH releases clarification on demand, tariff exposure following CEO’s impromptu alarm

As shares plummeted after the president’s trade announcement Wednesday, CEO Gary Friedman let loose an expletive during an earnings call.

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

A look back on COVID-19’s impact on retail

The pandemic has had lasting effects on the industry, including altering operations and resetting consumer expectations.

Gap launches GapStudio collection

The line debuts with a 51-piece womenswear capsule designed by creative director Zac Posen, and includes two new colors of a poplin shirtdress that sold out last year.

Guess to close underperforming stores in North America

The company’s Rag & Bone acquisition is driving revenue increases, but profits plunged in the holiday quarter.

The Weekly Closeout: GameStop pays for CEO’s security, layoffs at Mattel

The gaming retailer paid nearly $270,000 last year for Ryan Cohen’s executive security, while the toy company laid off 120 workers at its headquarters.

Knix expands presence in Canada through Holt Renfrew partnership

The DTC intimates brand will land in six of the department store’s locations and on its website through a deal that deepens its reach in the country.

Macy’s claws back over $600K in exec bonuses

The retailer asserts it overpaid executives after an accounting error led to an overstatement of 2023 EBITDA by $81 million, according to a securities filing.