Bansk Group acquires majority stake in skin care brand Byoma

The brand will continue to be led by founder and CEO Marc Elrick following the close of the deal.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 12, 2025

Inflation speeds up to 2.9%, fastest pace in 2025, as job market slows

The CPI data showed that the highest U.S. tariffs since the 1930s are pushing up prices across the economy.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 12, 2025

Chewy wants to make Chewy+ the top pet membership program

“We see this program in line with an Amazon Prime or Costco membership or Walmart+, with similar benefits and similar returns,” CEO Sumit Singh said.

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 12, 2025

Gen Z pullback could send holiday sales down 5%: PwC

Older generations are cutting back a bit or even spending more, but these younger consumers’ budgets are down nearly a quarter, the firm found.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2025

Klarna counts on retailers for growth

The buy now, pay later giant says the availability of its services at retailers such as Walmart and Macy’s correlates strongly to future growth.

By Justin Bachman • Sept. 11, 2025

GameStop sales jump on collectibles, hardware growth

The retailer reported a second quarter net income of $168.6 million and valued the period's Bitcoin holdings at nearly $529 million.

By Dani James • Sept. 10, 2025

Holiday sales could grow up to 3.4%: Deloitte

The firm predicts that sales between November and January could reach $1.62 trillion, with e-commerce sales projected to grow up to 9%.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 10, 2025

Designer Brands continues to withhold guidance as Q2 sales, profits decline

The footwear retailer, which relies on a strong back-to-school season, emphasized sequential gains but said the macro environment remains tough.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2025

Barnes & Noble to acquire bankrupt Books Inc. for $3.25M

The California-based book chain would maintain its independent fleet of nine stores and join Tattered Cover in Barnes & Noble’s portfolio.

By Dani James • Sept. 8, 2025

Lululemon CEO: ‘We have become too predictable’

The retailer, facing stalled growth in the U.S., is overhauling its design and development process as it looks to bring in more newness, faster.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 5, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement

3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Ulta targets wellness growth as consumers spend on beauty

The retailer’s latest performance demonstrates consumer resilience in the category, though analysts poked at the company’s operating margin expectations.

By Dani James • Sept. 5, 2025

Home Depot closes on GMS acquisition

The $5.5 billion deal to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing, bolsters Home Depot’s pro offerings.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 4, 2025

American Eagle’s celebrity marketing drew outcry — and new customers

The brand defended its controversial ads with Sydney Sweeney, claiming the campaign contributed to “unprecedented” customer acquisition.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2025

Macy’s posts first sales growth in years, but tariffs cast a shadow

More staff and better visual merchandising in stores drove the namesake banner’s improvements, CEO Tony Spring said Wednesday.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2025

Dollar Tree tariff mitigation efforts yield results sooner than expected

The discount retailer reported Q2 net sales and comp growth as consumers continue to seek out value across income brackets.

By Dani James • Sept. 3, 2025

How to keep the ‘off’ in ‘off price’ in the tariff era

In order to make good on their value promise, TJX, Ross and Burlington are being hyper-vigilant about pricing across the industry.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2025

Best Buy revenue grows despite ‘tariff situation’

The electronics retailer reported improved comps, though the impact of a changing trade environment continues to loom over earnings performance.

By Dani James • Sept. 3, 2025

Sycamore Partners closes Walgreens acquisition, splits retailer into 5 companies

Mike Motz has been named the CEO of Walgreens. He was formerly the chief executive of Staples U.S. Retail, a Sycamore portfolio company.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 2, 2025

Tariffs cast a shadow over Gap Inc.’s progress

With renewed cultural relevance at Gap and Q2 strength at its biggest brands, the retailer “should remain in growth territory” this year, according to GlobalData.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2025

Ulta raises full-year sales outlook amid category resilience

The beauty retailer saw Q2 net sales increase 9.3% with growth across both mass and prestige beauty.

By Dani James • Aug. 28, 2025

Dollar General revenue grows, but tariffs begin impacting prices

The retailer, which noted shrink improvements helped Q2 gross profit, reported growth with consumers across income brackets.

By Dani James • Aug. 28, 2025

‘We are firmly in growth mode’: Victoria’s Secret CEO

The company beat Q2 expectations despite hits from tariffs and a major data breach.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2025

Dick’s sales growth continues apace in Q2

The retailer raised its full-year guidance ahead of its planned merger with Foot Locker, which reported a 2.4% sales decline in the quarter.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 28, 2025

3 ways tariffs are impacting retailers

From pulling forward inventory to enacting cost increases, here are ways retailers are taking a hit from levies going into the second half of the year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 28, 2025