Labubus, Gen Z and the collection obsession

The adorable tiny monster that’s taken over social media feeds speaks to a larger phenomenon of the need for trending trinkets.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 4, 2025

Adidas poised to grab market share this year as Nike falters

Shein, Uniqlo, Skechers and New Balance are also projected to broaden their share of the apparel space, according to GlobalData analysis.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 1, 2025

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Victoria’s Secret’s Pink goes after Gen Z with LoveShackFancy collab

The move builds on a larger effort to attract young shoppers by dedicating more in-store space to Pink and broadening that banner’s apparel assortment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 31, 2025

The Backroom: What’s next for Target?

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2025

Adidas braces for $230M tariff hit in the back half of the year

Nevertheless, the sportswear giant maintained its outlook and said it has yet to see consumer demand weaken.

By Cara Salpini • July 30, 2025

Shoppers to go into credit card debt, use BNPL to afford the holidays

U.S. consumers aren’t shifting away from spending, but they are strategically approaching how to afford purchases, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 29, 2025

Macy’s brings back ‘Black Friday in July’ sale

In addition to deals on clothing, accessories and beauty products, the department store is also dropping a curated selection of holiday items.

By Howard Ruben • July 25, 2025

Mattel to keep roughly half of US toys below $20

Even as net sales fell 6% in Q2, the company’s CEO doesn’t see consumers as any more price sensitive compared to a year ago.

By Kaarin Moore • July 25, 2025

Klarna users can now list past purchases on Poshmark

The two companies are offering Posh Credit to first-time Klarna users ahead of the back-to-school shopping season.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 24, 2025

Back-to-school shoppers avoiding price hikes by reusing supplies, buying cheaper brands

Most consumers said higher prices are impacting their choices this year, according to a new ICSC report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 24, 2025

Target unveils ‘Back-to-School-idays’ savings event

The mass retailer is bringing back in-store personalization services for select gear and building on previous Circle Week school discounts. 

By Dani James • July 22, 2025

AI shopping assistants have a trust problem

Skepticism about the tech is a major barrier to its adoption, as it ranks among the least trusted sources for shopping information, according to a new report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2025

Consumer ire over delivery mishaps shifts from shippers to merchants

E-commerce retailers are struggling to meet consumers’ rising expectations for faster delivery, according to InsureShield Shipping Insurance.

By Michael Brady • July 22, 2025

Consumer sentiment edges up on expectations inflation will cool

Recent stability in consumer sentiment coincides with mixed signals on employment and retail sales.

By Jim Tyson • July 21, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Rhode’s road to growth and department store sales wobble

The Hailey Bieber-founded beauty brand could soon reach $500 million, while the department store sector fell in June.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 18, 2025

Target to stop price matching retailers

The company will no longer match pricing for identical items at places such as Walmart and Amazon.

By Dani James • July 18, 2025

Gen Z forecast to become most loyal purchasers of private label

Store brands are opening a door for younger consumers to obtain affordable luxuries, per a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 17, 2025

Why JanSport revived its cringeworthy back-to-school ads to reach Gen Z

The backpack maker’s TikTok-focused effort returns for a second year after an initial run led to the brand’s highest grossing sales day in history.

By Jessica Hammers • July 16, 2025

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.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 15, 2025

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

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

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

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. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 10, 2025

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.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 10, 2025

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