Retail’s home sector has yet to find steady ground

The category experienced both highs and lows since the pandemic hit. But as sales start to tick up once again, retailers face new challenges.

By Caroline Jansen • March 17, 2025

Purple considers strategic alternatives

Possible outcomes include a sale or merger. “One of the outcomes is we don’t do anything differently,” the company’s CEO said.

By Nate Delesline III • March 17, 2025

Solo Brands warns it could file for bankruptcy

The company issued a going concern statement citing challenges related to liquidity and existing debt.

By Howard Ruben • March 14, 2025

Ulta lost market share in beauty for the first time last year

As part of a wide-ranging turnaround, the beauty retailer is launching a marketplace, expanding its wellness offering and fixing up stores.

By Cara Salpini • March 14, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Hanes jumps into athleisure, iRobot has ‘substantial doubts’ about its future

The underwear brand launched Hanes Moves, while the Roomba creator said the company is undergoing a strategic review.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 14, 2025

Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review

The dollar store chain is cutting 20% of the higher-priced format, while only 96 of its namesake stores will get the axe.

By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2025

Fossil leans on layoffs, more store closures to cut costs

The watch and accessories company is the latest to shore up its wholesale channel and pull back on direct-to-consumer sales.

By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2025

Grove Collaborative’s revenue falls more than 17% in Q4

The company is in the midst of a turnaround, which includes a pivot away from wholesale partners and a focus on acquiring third-party brands.

By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2025

US immigration policy could hurt off-pricers

Burlington, TJX and Ross stand to benefit from tariffs and consumer angst, but one of their most important customer bases is under extreme pressure.

By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2025

Allbirds Q4 sales plunge as shift from DTC takes a toll

The pain will steadily subside this year, however, as the footwear brand makes progress toward a more profitable distribution model, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2025

Dick’s plots ‘significant investments’ in stores, digital as winning streak continues

Technology and marketing will see more capital as the sporting goods retailer looks to take more share in e-commerce and grow its footwear business.

By Cara Salpini • March 11, 2025

Kohl’s working to fix mistakes as Q4 sales, profits plummet

Without its Sephora shops, the department store’s holiday results would have been worse, yet the beauty partnership’s boost may be waning.

By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2025

Skin care brand Futurewise is shutting down

The company, which entered Target just two years ago, will no longer accept orders on its website after March 24.

By Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2025

Hudson’s Bay Co. cites Trump tariffs in bankruptcy filing

The department store company, which also runs Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th stores in Canada, will exit the process with a smaller footprint.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2025

On plots first co-created footwear, apparel collection with Zendaya

Deeper relationships with celebrity ambassadors and wholesale partners are in focus as the activewear brand grows sales by double digits.

By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2025

Wayfair lays off 340 tech employees

The company also plans to close its Technology Development Center in Austin, Texas.

By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Trade groups sound the alarm on tariffs, L’Oréal sells Carol’s Daughter

RILA, NRF and AAFA all raised red flags about President Trump’s trade policies, while the beauty conglomerate sold the brand it bought a decade ago.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 7, 2025

Walgreens to be acquired in $10B take-private deal

The struggling retail pharmacy chain's nearly 100-year run as a public company could end following an agreement to be purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2025

Adidas: There is ‘not one Yeezy shoe left in our inventory’

CEO Bjørn Gulden also confirmed 500 jobs at its headquarters are now “obsolete” as it looks to localize operations.

By Cara Salpini • March 7, 2025

Old Navy, Gap lead comeback as Athleta drags

Ending the year with a holiday performance that beat expectations, Gap Inc. gained market share for the eighth straight quarter.

By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2025

Trump extends pause on Mexico, Canada tariffs for some goods

Imports from the countries that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

By Philip Neuffer • March 7, 2025

Longtime Tempur Sealy exec named president of Mattress Firm

Steve Rusing, a 30-year veteran of Tempur Sealy, will take over on Monday as newly formed parent Somnigroup International pursues growth.

By Nate Delesline III • March 7, 2025

Macy’s stores on the chopping block weigh on holiday sales

Thanks to revamped locations and gains at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, though, the department store continues its turnaround with some strength.

By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2025

Target plans multiyear merchandise revamp as store openings slow

The retailer will expand assortments in areas like gaming and home, part of a five-year strategic plan to drive more than $15 billion in growth.

By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2025

Foot Locker to refresh 300 stores this year

The retailer will also open 80 of its reimagined store concept in 2025. The changes come alongside hundreds of closures over the years.

By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2025