Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Brand House Collective, close 40 stores

The merger agreement is expected to be finalized in early 2026 and the combined company will eliminate $20 million in costs. 

DXL brings fit tech to app, stores

The scanning technology measures hundreds of data points so Big + Tall customers can find their size across brands.

Dick’s turnaround at Foot Locker includes store closures, inventory reset

Dick’s is already testing improvements at 11 Foot Locker stores and named a new head of international for the business.

Kohl’s makes progress in Q3 despite sales, profit declines

Loyal customers are returning more often as turnaround initiatives take hold, though some analysts say bolder change is needed.

Lowe’s advances inventory optimization efforts

The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.

Lululemon names general manager of North America as Celeste Burgoyne exits

Carla Anderson will now lead North America and report to André Maestrini, who oversees all regions as chief commercial officer.

Carol’s Daughter relaunches e-commerce site

The move comes nearly nine months after L'Oréal said it would sell the brand, placing it back under the leadership of founder Lisa Price.

Retailers push anti-theft legislation before 2025 ends

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation and several major chains Tuesday urged Congressional leaders of both parties to pass a bill addressing organized retail crime.

Value City Furniture owner files for bankruptcy citing housing crisis

American Signature Inc. plans to close 33 stores in Chapter 11 and expects to enter into a stalking horse purchase agreement with current equity holders.

Kohl’s stays the course with CEO choice

Michael Bender took over in the interim when the newly arrived chief executive was fired for cause in May. The board unanimously made it permanent.

Almost all Gen Zers plan to shop Black Friday week

While average spending is down, participation in the event is up across generations, an encouraging sign for the blockbuster holiday.

Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

Walmart’s e-commerce growth speaks to CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy

Digital sales jumped 27% globally in Q3 and the U.S. channel is poised to turn a profit this year, demonstrating a core aspect of the exiting chief's omnichannel strategy.

Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs.

Lululemon’s new store format makes its debut in SoHo

The 17,000-square-foot location is “rooted in movement, connection and sensory engagement,” and will serve as a blueprint for new stores.

Fanatics to close Florida distribution center, lay off nearly 300

The facility is unable to support the scale and technology required for the sporting apparel company’s long-term goals, a spokesperson said.

Lululemon’s head of the Americas to exit

Twenty-year veteran Celeste Burgoyne’s departure puts yet another wrench in the brand’s turnaround and represents the loss of a “key architect” of the brand’s success.

Gap recovery outweighs drag from tariffs, Athleta in Q3

Strength at Gap Inc.’s other brands — not least the comeback at its namesake label — helped the apparel retailer defy expectations in the period.

Sephora reorganizes US marketing department

The mass beauty retailer shifted the team’s structure to improve efficiency, impacting 27 roles.

Home Depot, Lowe’s cut profit guidance as housing market remains pressured

The home improvement retailers said Q3 results were negatively impacted by a lack of storms and a consumer that remains cautious.

Bath & Body Works CEO: ‘The brand is not fulfilling its potential’

The retailer’s Q3 results were below expectations. Chief Daniel Heaf says the company needs to go back to what made it great.

Saks Global shakeup reaches Bergdorf Goodman

Chief merchant Yumi Shin’s exit has prompted an evaluation of merchandising leadership. Chief Retail Officer Melissa Xides is also exiting.

Retail roulette: How Trump’s tariffs altered buying

Ever-changing tariff rates have introduced uncertainty and confusion for retail buyers. But could they also present an opportunity for new supply chain strategies?

Bath & Body Works to launch on Amazon

The retailer will start with a small assortment of its products on the marketplace next year as it works to capture sales lost to the gray market.

QVC launches holiday pop-up in New York City

The two-day event, featuring Kathy Hilton as Mrs. Claus, is spread across 10 rooms including the Claus-et, Yuletide Lounge, Kringle Kitchenette and Haute Chocolate Bar.

Updated Nov. 20, 2025