Daphne Howland
Lead Reporter | LinkedInDaphne Howland is the lead reporter at Retail Dive and co-host of the publication’s "The Backroom" podcast. She covers many topics in the industry including apparel, real estate, department stores and more.
Her investigation into the National Retail Federation’s statistics on retail crime and shrink, revealing major inaccuracies in the data, garnered national attention. Her coverage has received numerous awards, including the Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the Jesse H. Neal Award.
Before joining the team at Retail Dive about a decade ago, Howland was a contributor at several national and regional publications, including the Village Voice, Dallas Morning News and Christian Science Monitor, and was a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. You can contact her at [email protected] or via WhatsApp or Signal, and find her on LinkedIn.
8793 articles by Daphne Howland
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More lower-income households feel financially vulnerable
Sept. 23, 2026 -
J.C. Penney loses share, launches marketplace as sales continue to slide
Sept. 21, 2026 -
On signs Mbappé as it preps entry into soccer
Sept. 18, 2026 -
Allbirds’ IP owner snaps up Nasty Gal for $16M
Sept. 16, 2026 -
How the retail crime bill could bolster ICE
Sept. 16, 2026 -
Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear
Sept. 15, 2026 -
Kohl’s turns to Babies R Us as Sephora falters
Sept. 14, 2026 -
Nordstrom alum takes the CEO reins at Rent the Runway
Sept. 11, 2026 -
Macy’s plows tariff refunds into its rebound
Sept. 10, 2026 -
Saks who? Bloomingdale’s hits sales volume record
Sept. 10, 2026 -
Nike, Simon Property Group dropped from S&P 100
Sept. 8, 2026 -
Lululemon pulls back store plans as sales plummet
Sept. 4, 2026 -
Victoria’s Secret embraces nostalgia, entertainment trends
Sept. 3, 2026 -
Ollie’s Bargain Outlets will plow $15M into lower prices
Sept. 2, 2026 -
J. Peterman appears to have folded
Sept. 2, 2026 -
Kohl’s names Walmart fashion alum as chief merchant
Sept. 1, 2026 -
Old Navy chief out as sales falter again
Aug. 27, 2026 -
Burlington CEO calls using tariff refunds to cut prices ‘the right thing to do’
Aug. 27, 2026 -
Is Sephora becoming a problem for Kohl’s?
Aug. 26, 2026 -
Dick’s keeps Foot Locker in the game despite losses, gloomy outlook
Aug. 25, 2026 -
Walmart communications chief to depart after 3 years
Aug. 24, 2026 -
In off price, Ross is the new boss
Aug. 21, 2026 -
TJX blames merchandising missteps for rare miss in the US, but is that the whole story?
Aug. 20, 2026 -
Kohl’s navigates choppy back-to-school season with another round of deals
Aug. 19, 2026 -
To lure in shoppers, J.C. Penney takes aim at off-price stores
Aug. 17, 2026
