Kohl’s introduces 2 private label home brands

Most products in the Miryana and Mingle & Co. lines are priced under $50 as the company places emphasis on value. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 18, 2025

Macy’s plots TV series on women who shaped department stores

The show, which still needs a showrunner and cast, will be based on Julie Satow’s best-selling historical novel.

By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2025

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From tariff challenges to DEI pressure, the industry is navigating a number of headwinds in 2025.

By Retail Dive staff

Dallas leaders float ‘financially beneficial’ opportunity for Neiman Marcus, Saks Global

A consortium of city leaders hasn’t given up the fight to keep the iconic downtown Neiman Marcus store open, at least for a few more months.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2025

Good American launches at Macy’s

Products from co-founder Khloé Kardashian's brand will be in nearly 80 stores this fall, as the partnership expands the department store’s denim assortment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2025

Kohl’s working to fix mistakes as Q4 sales, profits plummet

Without its Sephora shops, the department store’s holiday results would have been worse, yet the beauty partnership’s boost may be waning.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2025

In the battle of Saks vs. customers, vendors and Dallas — Nordstrom wins

Trouble from Texas to New York has created an opportunity for Saks Global's rivals, and led one analyst to call for new leadership.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2025

Hudson’s Bay Co. cites Trump tariffs in bankruptcy filing

The department store company, which also runs Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th stores in Canada, will exit the process with a smaller footprint.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2025

Macy’s stores on the chopping block weigh on holiday sales

Thanks to revamped locations and gains at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, though, the department store continues its turnaround with some strength.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2025

Nordstrom welcomes SkinSpirit to NYC flagship

The medical aesthetic company will provide skin care and injectable services, as the department store expands the offerings at its Manhattan location. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 5, 2025

Saks Global: ‘Our decision to close the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store is final’

To solve a ground lease dispute that Saks had blamed for the closure, the city of Dallas worked to gain possession of the deed. A war of words has ensued.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025

Nordstrom posts robust holiday quarter, CFO plans jump to Starbucks

Margins expanded and profits rose in the period, leaving the department store in good shape as it prepares to go private later this year.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025

The Backroom: ‘Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard’

Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his loss prevention experience informs his award-winning play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2025

Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship will close despite city’s intervention

Owner Saks Global had blamed the closure on a lease dispute but says its plans remain even though civic leaders have brokered a solution.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025

Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global

The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025

Dallas city, business leaders rally to save Neiman Marcus flagship

A coalition has formed to bring owner Saks Global and its lessors back to the negotiating table, declaring, “Texans are problem solvers.”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025

Dillard’s holiday margins shrink despite expense controls

Unlike rivals, the Southern department store enjoyed higher traffic to stores last year, but joins them in losing share to value players.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025

Belk to open 2 more outlet stores in North Carolina

Customers have “come to love the concept,” which features an outlet on the first floor and a traditional Belk store on the second.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 24, 2025

Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability

Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2025

J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer operator lays off 5% of corporate staff

About 250 people at Catalyst Brands, which also runs Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica and Lucky Brand, were let go.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025

Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas

The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2025

Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling

Catherine Bloom joins the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025

Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation

Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025

Are B malls having a moment?

Companies like Simon Property Group and Walmart are throwing money at shopping centers with empty stores, weak traffic and falling sales.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025

Simon Property Group turns to ‘B’ malls for growth

Over the next two years, the real estate investment trust will work to make upgrades and fill empty spaces at lower-performing centers.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2025

J.C. Penney launches business-to-business website for bulk orders

The department store has a new digital tool that offers its catalog and personalized product support to companies and nonprofits. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2025