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    Brooks Running launched 5 footwear styles in Q3, driving revenue up 17%

    The period marked the running brand’s ninth consecutive quarter of growth as all regions and channels notched double-digit gains.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 5, 2025
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    ThredUp’s next big growth opportunity is peer-to-peer selling

    CEO James Reinhart believes he has the answers to the model’s oft-repeated challenges, including low-quality items, unverified sellers and difficult returns.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Courteney Cox’s Homecourt secures $8M

    The 3-year-old home and personal fragrance company will use the capital to grow its team, build infrastructure and increase brand awareness.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 4, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 4, 2025
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    AI will accelerate the end of brick and mortar’s reign: Amazon CEO

    The domination of e-commerce is inevitable and will only come faster thanks to the emerging technology, even if physical stores represent opportunity for now, Andy Jassy told analysts Thursday.

    By • Oct. 31, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon links up with the NFL, Parade shuts down

    The activewear brand is launching an apparel collection tied to the league’s teams, while the intimates brand abruptly ceased operations after six years.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Puma layoffs grow to 1,400 amid broad-based Q3 declines

    The athletic brand’s reset — announced earlier this year and still in its early stages — touches wholesale, DTC and all regions.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Adidas CEO praises local strategy as sales reach record high

    Efforts in China and the U.S. are gaining attention as the activewear brand leans into local trends and sports. 

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Etsy CEO to step down after nearly 9 years at the helm

    Former Depop chief Kruti Patel Goyal will replace Josh Silverman on Jan. 1, an announcement that came with Q3 results that beat expectations.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Wayfair CEO says tariffs have yet to impact shopper behavior

    Aside from a "short-lived" pull forward of certain purchases, the home retailer said it hasn't seen substantial changes to customers’ habits.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Carter’s to lay off 300, close more stores as tariffs decimate profits

    The children’s apparel retailer, already chasing profitability before new import duties, will close 150 locations in North America over the next three years.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    At Home exits bankruptcy with nearly $2B in debt eliminated, most stores open

    The furniture retailer is now owned by a group of lenders, which is providing $500 million in new financing to support a turnaround.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    ‘A cultural shift’: Dollar Tree’s CEO on tech, AI adoption

    The discount retailer during its investor day discussed how AI has helped hiring efforts, all while some analysts questioned its pricing strategy.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    After disappointing Q3, Mattel needs a good holiday more than ever

    To mitigate tariffs, retailers are pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker, and their orders are more frequent but smaller.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Harry’s owner acquires baby care brand Coterie

    The deal adds to Mammoth Brand’s growing portfolio of brands, which also includes Flamingo, Lume and Mando.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 21, 2025
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    L’Oréal signs $4B beauty deal with Kering

    A new strategic partnership will see Creed join the L’Oréal Luxe portfolio, along with 50-year beauty licenses for Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    J.C. Penney slows declines in Q2, swings to profit

    The struggling department store said it was able to mitigate higher distribution costs and tariffs through better markdown management.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Saks Global Q2 revenue slumps, loss widens amid inventory woes

    Some vendors are still owed money, and a number have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power

    Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains, as unit sales were down in some categories, according to Circana research.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Ulta appoints new CFO

    Christopher DelOrefice will take on the role in December, allowing interim CFO Chris Lialios to return to being senior vice president and controller.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Levi’s says it could double its US store count

    The company runs nearly 460 Levi’s locations in the Americas and will soon run 14 Beyond Yoga stores.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Designer Brands CFO to exit

    Jared Poff will depart after a decade with the shoe company, leaving it to search for a successor and tap an interim principal financial officer.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

    The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Lowe’s closes on deal to acquire Foundation Building Materials

    The deal better positions the home improvement retailer with its professional customers. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2025