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Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site
Just in time for back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids features personalized content, product drops and flexible payment options.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2025 -
How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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The Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025 -
NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays
The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.
By Cara Salpini • June 20, 2025 -
Sam’s Club offers temporary price cuts on 1K products
The retailer is dropping prices on select summer items through July 22 as its parent company, Walmart, warns tariffs could raise prices.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2025 -
Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual
Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2025 -
JD Sports opens Las Vegas flagship
The nearly 29,000-square-foot location builds on the retailer’s plans to expand its presence in the North American market.
By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2025 -
Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location
The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.
By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2025 -
Pinterest tests AI to curate collages for advertisers
The social media platform is working with Macy's on its auto collages pilot which aims to help brands better curate shoppable content.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 18, 2025 -
How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation
The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2025 -
Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’
The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025 -
Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days
The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2025 -
Mattel brings AI to the toy box with OpenAI partnership
The toy company and AI powerhouse will announce their first product together later this year.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 17, 2025 -
"Roots store in Yorkdale Mall" by Roots Corp. is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
5 years after US bankruptcy, Roots notches third quarter of sales growth
As part of a multiyear strategy, the Canadian brand is closing underperforming stores, upgrading its fleet and investing in marketing.
By Cara Salpini • June 16, 2025 -
Canada Goose prioritizes year-round relevance with second Haider Ackermann collection
The collection uses lightweight fabrics to reimagine classic cold weather styles and comes as the retailer looks to broaden its assortment.
By Howard Ruben • June 16, 2025 -
Peloton names fourth chief marketing officer in 5 years
With past experience at Apple, Amazon and Netflix, Megan Imbres’ background aligns with how Peloton is looking to grow its business.
By Peter Adams • June 13, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts
The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.
By Retail Dive Staff • June 13, 2025 -
EBay takes live shopping on tour
The company will bring live shopping and collector-focused experiences to cities spanning the U.S. to showcase collectibles, luxury goods, sneakers and apparel.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2025 -
How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team
Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.
By Cara Salpini • June 12, 2025 -
Ashley’s new Las Vegas store is its largest in North America
The location boasts an 88,000-square-foot showroom and a 218,000 square-foot warehouse, and is meant to be a community hub.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach
Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.
By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2025 -
Designer Brands pulls guidance but is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about back to school, holiday
Tariffs have scrambled supply and demand more than anticipated. But its confusing value proposition isn’t helping, one analyst says.
By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2025 -
DTC footwear brand Oofos opens first stores
A location in Virginia has already opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.
By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2025 -
Dollar General expands home offering with celebrity brands, designers
The company is focusing on affordable prices from recognizable, national brands, including Ki by Kathy Ireland.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2025 -
Walmart debuts Sparky, its generative AI assistant for customers
Joining Wally, an AI assistant for merchants, Sparky will summarize reviews for customers and help shoppers plan purchases.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 10, 2025