Financial News
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Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing
As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2025 -
Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition
The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.
By Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2025 -
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 -
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The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring
Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2025 -
Walgreens swings to a loss ahead of Sycamore acquisition
Store closures and weak front-of-store comps led to a retail sales decline in Q3, but U.S. pharmacy and international sales were strong.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 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 -
Walmart agrees to pay $10M to settle FTC wire-transfer allegations
The settlement closes a case the Federal Trade Commission brought in 2022, alleging that the retail giant turned a blind eye to scams and fraud.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says
A decline in housing permits in May and two consecutive months of rising claims for unemployment insurance led to a dip in the Leading Economic Index.
By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025 -
Hasbro cuts 3% of workforce
The toy company has been undergoing a turnaround effort, which includes a $1 billion cost-savings objective.
By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2025 -
Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’
The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025 -
Nuuly is dominating the apparel rental market
The company has more than double the number of active subscribers as Rent the Runway, its next-largest U.S. apparel subscription competitor, according to Wells Fargo analysts.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 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 -
Saks Global says it’s back on track with vendors, won’t close stores
The company told BMO Capital Markets it has mostly repaired supplier relationships, though luxury brands tell other analysts its ability to pay remains a top concern.
By Daphne Howland • 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 -
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 -
Off-price domination continues as department stores yield more share
Sales, profits and margins have been stronger at off-pricers, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a UBS report this week.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2025 -
Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • June 12, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach
Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2025 -
GameStop sales drop in key categories amid ongoing strategic shift
However, the company swung to a net income in Q1 and reported an improvement in its operating loss.
By Dani James • June 11, 2025 -
Designer Brands pulls guidance but is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about back to school, holiday
Tariffs have scrambled supply and demand more than anticipated. But its confusing value proposition isn’t helping, one analyst says.
By Daphne Howland • 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