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Inside Pat McGrath Cosmetics’ bankruptcy
The Chapter 11 filings said a lender commenced the auctioning of the brand without founder and CEO Patricia McGrath’s consent.
By Dani James • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Tractor Supply reins in guidance after weak finish to the year
Weaker demand for discretionary goods and fewer severe weather events hurt Q4 sales while tariffs helped drive down margins.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Sports giant Anta snaps up Puma stake for $1.8B
The Chinese company, whose portfolio includes Fila and a majority stake in Amer Sports, will be the sneaker brand’s largest shareholder.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2026 -
Courtesy of Bob's Discount Furniture press kit
Bob’s Discount Furniture eyes up to $2.48B valuation in IPO
The furniture retailer aims to raise up to $370 million through its offering as it looks to pay off debt.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Courtesy of Lands' End
WHP Global to pay $300M for controlling stake in Lands’ End
The apparel brand, which has explored strategic options since March, will continue to be in charge of its operations.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Private label sales set another record in 2025
Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3.3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia
The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.
By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Guess IP
The brand’s management, including co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano, retain ownership in and responsibilities for its operations.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Reebok
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Reebok teams with Karol G and will January storms ice out retail sales?
The activewear brand signed a multiyear deal with the Colombian artist, while analysts speculate upcoming weather could slow spending.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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Caleres taps interim CFO; details Saks bankruptcy impact
The footwear company warned of potential sales volatility stemming from the Saks Global bankruptcy, which has left many vendors waiting for reimbursements.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Depop
Cautious consumers shunned big-ticket items last year
Higher tax refunds could lift discretionary spending in 2026, but the labor market is the biggest factor, according to Bank of America Institute research.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2026 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark receives take-private offer
The online pet retailer has faced falling sales and non-compliance warnings from the New York Stock Exchange in recent years.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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‘You have to be willing to challenge everything’: VF Corp leaders discuss turnaround progress
Executives from Vans, The North Face and Timberland laid out their plans for evolution while maintaining each brand’s heritage.
By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 14, 2026 -
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J.C. Penney’s loss balloons in Q3 as sales continue to slide
Still, the results were “not terrible,” given the department store’s improvements and its target customers’ financial stress, GlobalData said.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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Vince monitoring Saks Global ‘on a minute-by-minute basis’
CEO Brendan Hoffman said the luxury department store conglomerate accounts for about 7% of its business.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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A look back at Bed Bath & Beyond’s pivotal year
As the retailer’s deal to acquire the former Kirkland’s nears closing, here’s a review of the events that brought us to this point.
By Caroline Jansen , Dani James • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Courtesy of Bob's Discount Furniture press kit
Bob’s Discount Furniture files for IPO
The furniture chain aims to use the proceeds of its IPO to pay down debt and plans to more than double its store footprint by 2035.
By Dani James • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike sells Rtfkt, Hanky Panky gets acquired
The athletics giant shut down the virtual sneaker company about a year ago, while the intimate apparel brand found a new home.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation
S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks Global on missed interest payment
The luxury giant is unlikely to make good within the grace period or achieve promised savings from last year’s $2.7 billion merger, the analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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US e-commerce spend reached nearly $258B over the holidays
Adobe Analytics data found consumer spending grew 6.8% compared to 2024, with buy now, pay later usage reaching a new high.
By Dani James • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Could Nike sell Converse?
Revenue declines and a 44% drop in demand creation may indicate it’s time to divest the brand, according to BNP Paribas.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 2026 -
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December sales drop over 2% at small retail businesses despite traffic bump
Even at the holidays shoppers prioritized essentials, and inflation-adjusted discretionary sales at smaller stores fell 1.8% year on year, per Fiserv.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs
Pat McGrath Labs seeks a buyer
Bids are due to Hilco Global by Jan. 26, with a public auction for the beauty brand’s assets to be held on Jan. 27.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Saks Global doesn’t rule out bankruptcy
The department store conglomerate says it’s “exploring all potential paths” toward stability but insists the luxury market is strong.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2025 -
Deal to sell 120 J.C. Penney stores for $950M falls through
When it was announced in July, the deal to private equity firm Onyx Partners faced questions from investors over the selling price.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2025
