Nordstrom posts robust holiday quarter, CFO plans jump to Starbucks

Margins expanded and profits rose in the period, leaving the department store in good shape as it prepares to go private later this year.

By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025

Target expects tariffs to pressure profits in Q1

The retailer saw sales slide in the fourth quarter as it faced out-of-stocks and other challenges with in-store experiences.

By Nate Delesline III • March 4, 2025

Solo Brands receives noncompliance warning from NYSE

The company has six months to regain compliance with the stock exchange. Meanwhile, its CEO will exit the business on Friday. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 3, 2025

QVC Group focuses on social, streaming growth as revenue continues to slide

After a $1.2 billion annual net loss, the company has struck a deal with CEO David Rawlinson to stay on through 2027 as it pursues a turnaround strategy.

By Nate Delesline III • March 3, 2025

What 5 charts say about the pandemic’s impact on retail, 5 years later

The industry may be far from the dramatic day-to-day struggles of 2020, but it hasn’t yet escaped the long tail the global health crisis left in its wake.

By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2025

Consumer spending falls, highlighting fading confidence

Two closely tracked gauges of consumer confidence slid in February, pushed down by concerns about import duties enacted by the Trump administration.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 28, 2025

Apparel rental site Nuuly turns profitable, aims for $500M in sales this year

All Urban Outfitters Inc. brands gained market share and customers, with shoppers still “enthusiastic rather than exuberant,” CEO Richard Hayne said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2025

Home Depot, Lowe’s notch comp gains in Q4

While the sector may be on the mend, higher interest rates and potential tariff challenges continue to pressure the market.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2025

Amer Sports notches 23% revenue growth in Q4

Executives anticipate another year of profitable growth in 2025 driven by strength from the company’s Arc’teryx and Salomon brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 26, 2025

Wolverine expects bounce-back year in 2025

CEO Chris Hufnagel credited the better-than-expected Q4 results to execution of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 25, 2025

Beyond slashes SKUs and vendors as Q4 revenue falls 21%

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said “the worst is absolutely 100% behind us” and that the retailer might notch a few profitable months this year.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 25, 2025

Dillard’s holiday margins shrink despite expense controls

Unlike rivals, the Southern department store enjoyed higher traffic to stores last year, but joins them in losing share to value players.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025

Joann to be sold, all stores going out of business

Pending court approval, GA Group and the company’s lenders are winding down the retailer’s operations.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 24, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps on fears tariffs will fuel inflation

Consumers are “clearly bracing for a resurgence in inflation,” said Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: GameStop eyes asset sale, Hasbro plans a turnaround

The gaming retailer is seeking buyers for its operations in France and Canada, while the toy company’s strategy “will drive Hasbro’s evolution into a modern play company.”

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 21, 2025

Wayfair’s revenues inch up in Q4 as losses narrow

While the retailer's customer base continues to shrink, CEO Niraj Shah is optimistic that the home goods downturn is nearing its end.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 20, 2025

Walmart issues modest full-year earnings outlook despite strong Q4

The company is cautiously optimistic about its outlook, but Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said there is uncertainty around consumer behavior and, more broadly, global economic and geopolitical considerations.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 20, 2025

Tapestry to sell Stuart Weitzman for $105M

With the sale to Caleres, "Tapestry’s plans of being a large luxury house are not happening," according to an analyst.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 20, 2025

Kirkland’s to close some stores as part of turnaround

The retailer is also eliminating low-performing SKUs and will boost its e-commerce in partnership with Beyond.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 18, 2025

Crocs expects $11M hit to gross profit from tariffs

The footwear retailer ended 2024 with ongoing strength at its namesake brand and hope for a turnaround at struggling Heydude.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2025

Grove Collaborative acquires Grab Green

The deal extends an existing partnership between the two companies, as Grab Green in 2019 became a third-party vendor for the sustainable retailer.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 13, 2025

Liberated Brands to close all stores, sell its wholesale inventory following bankruptcy

The company hired Gordon Brothers to conduct liquidation sales for its operated stores including Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 12, 2025

Party City IP, wholesale operations to be acquired for $20M

An affiliate of Ad Populum is buying the party retailer's IP, but Dollar Tree and Five Below emerged as top bidders for the company's store leases.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 11, 2025

Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook

The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 10, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Beyond closes Kirkland’s deal — and a very beary Valentine’s Day

The two home retailers finalized their investment deal, while Build-A-Bear expanded its long-running “After Dark” collection.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 7, 2025