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.

By Dani James • Nov. 24, 2025

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.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 24, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

How Gen Z is reshaping holiday marketing — and what brands can do about it

The cohort’s reliance on social media and influencers for product discovery remains, while new levels of comfort with retail media and AI take shape.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 24, 2025

Black Friday vs Small Business Saturday

Black Friday is a consumer-oriented race for the best deals, while Small Business Saturday is a celebration of community. Get to know the nuances of both events.

By David Oliveira, Kinetic Chief Revenue Officer • Nov. 24, 2025

Small business budget planning: integrating technology for growth

Budget planning is a continuous strategic process, not a one-time chore. Businesses failing to embrace this process risk falling behind.

Nov. 24, 2025

The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 20, 2025

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.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 19, 2025

From comfort to court: Skechers’ quest to become a performance brand

Best known for its slip-on shoes, the footwear retailer has moved decidedly into everything from golf to basketball in its search for more share.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 17, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Spirit Christmas opens and Revlon develops first Champion fragrance

The sister brand of Spirit Halloween opened locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, while Champion's scent collection will debut in 2027.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 14, 2025

On says tariff-driven price increases have been ‘very well received’

The athletics brand plans to sell at full price this holiday season and stressed that its affluent customer base is “not price sensitive.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2025

How consumers will get through the holidays

Inflation, tariffs and unemployment are taking a toll on shoppers, affecting how they will spend this year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2025

Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time: NRF

Consumers are expected to spend an average of $890 each, marking the second-highest amount in the survey’s 23-year history.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 10, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 10, 2025

What do shoppers want from AI this holiday season?

Growing attention makes AI adoption feel urgent, but that doesn’t mean businesses should rush implementation.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 6, 2025

[Podcast] Decoded: The New Consumer

This podcast uncovers how AI, influencers, and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the future of retail.

By Retail Dive's studioID • Nov. 5, 2025

Collectibles drive toy sales up 7% through September

The results indicate a return to growth after two years of stagnation, though Q4 performance will rely on how shoppers react to tariffs, a Circana report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 4, 2025

4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2025

Urban Outfitters expands localized store concept aimed at Gen Z

The new formats, which feature localized merchandising, will be applied to street-level as well as mall stores. But are they too normal?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2025

Can Claire’s make a comeback?

Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

By Dani James • Updated Nov. 5, 2025

Dynamic journeys, value-chasing shoppers: Understanding today’s CPG consumer

A closer look at how value, trust and entertainment shape modern CPG buying behavior.

Nov. 3, 2025

The Backroom: Halloween casts a spell over retail

The creepy-crawly event has grown into a monthslong celebration and a $13 billion business. But is it a harbinger for the holidays?

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2025

How skeletons transcended Halloween

Once a standard spooky time decoration, these figurines now play sports, walk their dogs and otherwise hold court in yards year-round.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 28, 2025

Half of shoppers plan to use BNPL this holiday season

Affordability and budget control are the top reasons U.S. consumers are using buy now, pay later services, according to a PayPal survey. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2025

Retailers enter a generative AI feedback loop

The industry is turning to AI to better understand the technology itself, all with the hope of capturing consumer attention.

By Dani James • Oct. 27, 2025

More pressure for US consumers as most states warn food assistance could dry up next month

Grocery stores will be directly affected, but discretionary spending will also take a hit if consumers can’t feed their families, analysts warned this week.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2025