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

Kohl’s pins recovery hopes on private label

Despite top and bottom line declines, the department store beat its own expectations in Q2 and said various initiatives are bearing fruit.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2025

Consumer confidence dips on anxiety about jobs, income

The average 12-month expectation for inflation jumped to 6.2% this month from 5.7% in July, the Conference Board found in a consumer survey.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 27, 2025

Regional off-pricer Gabe’s under new ownership, avoids bankruptcy

A group of lenders has taken over the retailer, a deal with buy-in from vendors and landlords that has significantly reduced its debt.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2025

Walmart’s booming ad business provides ‘flexibility’ amid tariff impact

Continued momentum for retail media offerings like Connect is helping drive profits and will remain “obviously key,” executives said.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 26, 2025

Foot Locker shareholders approve Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition

Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday the deal has received all regulatory approvals and should close Sept. 8.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Walmart revenue grows as it works to absorb tariff hikes

The retailer raised its full-year net sales guidance and noted that it is seeing costs increase as it replenishes inventory post-tariff changes.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2025

Lowe’s $8.8B acquisition aims to strengthen pro business

The deal with Foundation Building Materials comes about two months after the retailer closed on its acquisition of Artisan Design Group.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 21, 2025

Target struggles with turnaround as Q2 sales drop

The retailer needs to move "much faster," incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said Wednesday. “I know we're not realizing our full potential right now.”

By Dani James • Aug. 20, 2025

Home Depot sales up nearly 5% in Q2, reaffirms full-year outlook

The home improvement retailer notched a 1% comp sales gain, below analysts’ estimates, as consumers take on fewer large discretionary projects.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2025

Active footwear a bright spot in the first half of the year

Nevertheless, a Circana report found U.S. footwear sales fell 1% from January to June, with the fashion and outdoor categories leading the declines.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 19, 2025

Brooks Running global revenue up nearly 20% in Q2

The privately held brand is seeing sales gains, including among U.S. and Canadian customers, at a particularly volatile time for the footwear industry.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2025

Beyond rebrands to Bed Bath & Beyond

The parent company is taking on the name of one its brands at a corporate level and changing its trading symbol back to BBBY.

By Dani James • Aug. 18, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart settles $5.6M lawsuit, Target drops Halloween assortment

The consumer protection lawsuit alleged the mass retailer overcharged customers, while products from Target's spooky collection start at $1.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 15, 2025

Dillard’s notches surprise Q2 sales gain, profits dip

Revenue rose just 1%, but that surpassed analyst expectations. Is that good news for other department stores?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2025

Wholesale, back to school propel Birkenstock in Q3

Executives called tariffs “manageable” with a mix of price hikes, production efficiency and vendor negotiations, among other moves.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2025

Gildan Activewear to buy HanesBrands for $2.2B

The deal would nearly double Gildan’s revenue, but there could be antitrust hurdles because both companies sell underwear, hosiery and shirts.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 13, 2025

On raises full-year outlook, shrugs off tariff impact

Currency changes challenged the Swiss brand in Q2, but net sales still rose with direct to consumer leading the way.

By Dani James • Aug. 12, 2025

Funko turns to layoffs, price increases to battle tariffs

The company swung to a $41 million loss in the second quarter and saw sales plummet 22%, but forecasts an upswing in the second half of the year.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 12, 2025

Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 12, 2025