Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts

The big box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Consumers lean on BNPL and Walmart gets excited about Anthropologie

Reliance on buy now, pay later services has ticked up during the holidays, and the big-box retailer is bringing Anthropologie to its headquarters. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 12, 2025

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How retailers can win over shoppers during the holidays

Retailers are pulling all the levers to drive loyalty during the industry’s all-important quarter.

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Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence

Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2025

How Gap is leveraging the brand’s Katseye success for the holidays

Global Chief Marketing Officer Fabiola Torres details the recent extension of “Give Your Gift,” a campaign that has generated over 30 million views since its November launch. 

By Jessica Hammers • Dec. 10, 2025

Saks Global is stuck

The fourth quarter is pivotal for almost any retailer, but especially one that has a lot to prove to vendors, investors and customers. Some observers see a 2026 bankruptcy as inevitable.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2025

Reporter’s notebook: New York City’s last department stores

A trek around the island of Manhattan at retail's busiest time of year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2025

Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2025

Macy’s cautiously optimistic about the holidays

The department store retailer had its strongest Q3 comps in over three years, but said it’s braced for a cautious consumer and the impact of tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2025

BNPL drives over $1B in online spend on Cyber Monday

Overall spending on the digital shopping day topped $14 billion in the U.S., per Adobe Analytics. Shopify also touted record sales despite technical difficulties.

By Dani James • Dec. 2, 2025

E-commerce growth surpasses stores on Black Friday, with sales up over 10%

Top-selling sectors over the holiday weekend included apparel and athletics, according to early data.

By Dani James • Dec. 1, 2025

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2025

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2025

Online discounts were flat year over year. However, some retailers won with exclusive giveaways that enticed customers into stores.

By Dani James • Nov. 29, 2025

Urban Outfitters expects highly promotional holiday

Traffic, sales and profits surged in Q3, but now customers are waiting on discounts. “They know that the promotions are coming,” CEO Dick Hayne said.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2025

Why American Eagle tapped Martha Stewart to extend its reach beyond Gen Z

After making headlines with its fall campaign, the retailer is targeting gift givers and recipients alike for the next chapter of its “Give Great Jeans” holiday push. 

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 25, 2025

Can artificial Christmas tree companies spruce things up for next year?

No one wanted to put tariffs on Christmas, says the National Tree Company CEO. But what happens when your raw materials are made outside the U.S.?

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 25, 2025

Almost all Gen Zers plan to shop Black Friday week

While average spending is down, participation in the event is up across generations, an encouraging sign for the blockbuster holiday.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 24, 2025

How Gen Z is reshaping holiday marketing — and what brands can do about it

The cohort’s reliance on social media and influencers for product discovery remains, while new levels of comfort with retail media and AI take shape.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 24, 2025

Black Friday vs Small Business Saturday

Black Friday is a consumer-oriented race for the best deals, while Small Business Saturday is a celebration of community. Get to know the nuances of both events.

By David Oliveira, Kinetic Chief Revenue Officer • Nov. 24, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart heads to Nasdaq and October lacks federal sales data

The move signals the mass merchant’s “tech-powered” growth strategy. Meanwhile, it’s now two months without government data on retail sales.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2025

QVC launches holiday pop-up in New York City

The two-day event, featuring Kathy Hilton as Mrs. Claus, is spread across 10 rooms including the Claus-et, Yuletide Lounge, Kringle Kitchenette and Haute Chocolate Bar.

By Howard Ruben • Updated Nov. 20, 2025

The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 20, 2025

Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries

The effort, which comes amid increased interest in on-demand apparel deliveries, allows shoppers to order denim, holiday-themed pajamas and more.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2025

How Walmart is deploying the Grinch to boost holiday marketing

The Dr. Seuss icon, played by Walton Goggins, appears in new ads and a Times Square takeover showcasing deals on products like the Switch 2. 

By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2025

Retail roulette: How Trump’s tariffs altered buying

Ever-changing tariff rates have introduced uncertainty and confusion for retail buyers. But could they also present an opportunity for new supply chain strategies?

By Dani James • Nov. 18, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Spirit Christmas opens and Revlon develops first Champion fragrance

The sister brand of Spirit Halloween opened locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, while Champion's scent collection will debut in 2027.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 14, 2025