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Consumers to cut back on essentials to cover holiday purchases
Spending won’t drop, but higher costs mean shoppers will make trade-offs in every category this season, according to an Inmar Intelligence report.
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Walmart offers some back-to-school supplies at lower prices this year
The retailer brought back its one-click school lunch basket and also announced the launch of private label tween brand Weekend Academy.
By Dani James • July 15, 2025 -
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TrendlineHow personalization shapes the retail industry
As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities have opened up for retailers that want to tap into shopper data.
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Amazon once again touts ‘record’ Prime Day sales
The event was double the length of the previous year, though, so "anything else would be a big disappointment," one analyst said.
By Dani James • July 15, 2025 -
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Ulta expands Korean beauty assortment in new partnership
A deal with K-Beauty World will bring eight brands to the retailer’s stores and website this summer as it looks to add newness to its assortment.
By Cara Salpini • July 14, 2025 -
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US consumers adjust spending in response to tariffs
Behavior shifts are happening in real time as shoppers feel economic stress caused by levies, according to a Savanta report.
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Luxury shoppers turn to TikTok for product discovery
Users are scrolling the social media giant to find product reviews, creator videos and other content that influence their purchases.
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Lululemon increasing markdowns at ‘alarming rates’ as momentum fades
In a research note, Jefferies analysts called out inconsistent pricing for identical items and the consequences of attempts to lure younger shoppers.
By Dani James • July 9, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhy Dick’s Foot Locker acquisition is a big bet on Nike
Foot Locker took a big hit when Nike started pulling away from wholesale partners. But if the brand makes a comeback — and gets product innovation firing again — Foot Locker’s fortunes could change.
By Cara Salpini • July 9, 2025 -
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Online summer sales expected to be the equivalent of ‘two Black Fridays’
Events including Amazon Prime Day are expected to boost digital sales as price-conscious consumers seek discounts, per Adobe.
By Dani James • July 8, 2025 -
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US back-to-school shopping expected to reach over $33B
Inflation, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are shaping purchasing decisions this year, according to Coresight Research.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2025 -
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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?
In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2025 -
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How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns
Two new efforts feature tactics like influencer marketing as the big-box store prioritizes promoting value and an on-trend product assortment.
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Few consumers trust retailers to use their data responsibly, research finds
Consumers are more willing to share data when the requests are personalized and the experience is more rewarding, Press Ganey Forsta found.
By Bryan Wassel • July 1, 2025 -
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Consumers want more value — beyond low prices
Economic uncertainty driven by inflation and other factors is altering consumers’ perception of value, according to new research from Deloitte.
By Howard Ruben • July 1, 2025 -
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Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?
Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025 -
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Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale
The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season.
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As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit
At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.
By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025 -
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The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury
Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2025 -
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Back-to-school shoppers focus on sales, AI to search for deals
As tariffs drive up prices on some goods, consumers are looking for ways to make their budgets go further, according to PwC.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2025 -
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Free returns are often a deal breaker for consumers
Most consumers expect free returns as a standard offering, according to a Rithum survey.
By Michael Brady • June 24, 2025 -
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Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales
Both retailers are offering early access to paid loyalty members and highlighting back-to-school savings.
By Dani James • June 23, 2025 -
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Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says
A decline in housing permits in May and two consecutive months of rising claims for unemployment insurance led to a dip in the Leading Economic Index.
By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2025 -
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How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025 -
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How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation
The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2025
