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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 -
Parachute to close 19 stores this year, shift away from ‘massive storefronts’
The home linens brand plans to focus on partnerships with major retailers, including Target, though it will maintain seven storefronts.
By Dani James • June 27, 2025 -
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Nike Virtual Studios vice president exits
Ron Faris has left the company to take a role at Disney as Nike has pulled back from some of its virtual efforts.
By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025 -
Dude Wipes secures private equity investment
The brand said it plans to use the funding from TSG Consumer Partners to grow its retail partnerships.
By Howard Ruben • June 25, 2025 -
Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to step down as brand enters ‘new phase of growth’
The executive will remain on the beauty brand’s board, with founder Emily Weiss assisting in the search for Leahy’s replacement.
By Dani James • June 25, 2025 -
Perigold opens first store
The Houston location features furniture, decor and lighting from brands such as Visual Comfort, Century Furniture and House of Rohl.
By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2025 -
Fabletics names Vans vet chief marketing officer
Carly Gomez has been promoted to the position, while Meera Bhatia’s COO role has been expanded to also include president.
By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2025 -
Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America
Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share, and sales in its largest market are slowing.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2025 -
NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays
The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.
By Cara Salpini • June 20, 2025 -
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5 years after US bankruptcy, Roots notches third quarter of sales growth
As part of a multiyear strategy, the Canadian brand is closing underperforming stores, upgrading its fleet and investing in marketing.
By Cara Salpini • June 16, 2025 -
Canada Goose prioritizes year-round relevance with second Haider Ackermann collection
The collection uses lightweight fabrics to reimagine classic cold weather styles and comes as the retailer looks to broaden its assortment.
By Howard Ruben • June 16, 2025 -
Chewy’s sales jump despite challenging economic environment
The pet e-commerce company reported a gross margin decline in Q1 but remained positive about its full-year outlook.
By Dani James • June 13, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts
The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 13, 2025 -
Tree Hut gets a ‘grown-up’ sister brand
Bdy emphasizes high-quality, affordable products and uses skin care-inspired ingredients to address common concerns like dryness and uneven tone.
By Howard Ruben • June 13, 2025 -
How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team
Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.
By Cara Salpini • June 12, 2025 -
DTC footwear brand Oofos opens first stores
A location in Virginia has already opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.
By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2025 -
Dr. Martens plans shift to ‘consumer-first’ mindset
After revenue fell by double digits in the latest fiscal year, the footwear brand is instituting a new growth strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2025 -
Bark eyes price increases to offset tariffs
The company delivered its first adjusted EBITDA positive year, after the company “lost $58 million and burned nearly $200 million in cash” three years ago, according to its CEO.
By Kaarin Moore • June 10, 2025 -
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Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US
As the retailer plans modest tariff-induced price hikes, CEO Calvin McDonald said U.S. shoppers are growing more "discerning" than those in Canada.
By Cara Salpini • June 6, 2025 -
Peloton launches peer-to-peer resale platform
The exercise company launched a beta version of Peloton Repowered in select metro areas, offering special discounts to buyers and sellers.
By Dani James • June 4, 2025 -
Nike taps McDonald’s exec for chief communications officer
Michael Gonda joins July 7 and is the latest change CEO Elliott Hill has made to the activewear brand’s leadership ranks.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2025 -
Away appoints new CEO as it expands sales channels
President Jessica Schinazi takes on the lead position as co-founder Jen Rubio steps into an executive chair role on the board.
By Dani James • June 2, 2025 -
Kizik taps Nike vet as CEO
Gareth Hosford, who held leadership positions at the athletics giant and Converse, will lead the hands-free footwear brand and its parent company.
By Howard Ruben • June 2, 2025 -
Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire
The executive, who served as the brand's first chief design officer, is exiting after more than 30 years as it works through a broader turnaround strategy.
By Dani James • May 30, 2025