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Another U-turn at Beyond: brick and mortar for BuyBuy Baby
The company, which continues to shake up its portfolio and branding strategies, is also opening Overstock stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2025 -
Peloton chief marketer departs as fitness brand shakes up marketing group
Moving forward, the company is divvying up marketing duties between a marketing chief and a chief communications officer.
By Peter Adams • April 29, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Spencer Platt / Staff via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe state of loss prevention in retail
The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies.
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‘We’re not just a hot cup company’: What’s next for Stanley
Can the water bottle brand live past its virality? Global President Matt Navarro says it already has.
By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2025 -
Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year
Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2025 -
Function of Beauty expands to Walmart
The personalized beauty brand will offer 17 core hair care products in a large portion of the big-box retailer’s stores and online.
By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2025 -
Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer
Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.
By Dani James • April 28, 2025 -
Tractor Supply breaks ground on Idaho distribution center
Slated to open in late 2026 or early 2027, the site will serve about 200 stores in the Pacific Northwest.
By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2025 -
Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers
The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.
By Max Garland • April 28, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Retail’s latest tariff challenge? Setting prices.
New levies are shaping up to be a holiday tax on consumers already touchy about spending. Careful analysis and clear communication are key.
By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2025 -
Sponsored by Roadie
Stop driving customers away with poor last-mile delivery experiences
Last-mile delivery represents the final opportunity to win or lose customer loyalty and repeat purchases. But many retailers aren’t seeing high-quality performance from their on-demand solutions.
April 28, 2025 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Coty to cut 700 jobs, Adidas sports double-digit growth
The cutbacks are part of the beauty conglomerate’s strategic transformation, while preliminary Q1 results show momentum from the sports retailer.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2025 -
Hasbro Q1 revenue increases 17%
The toy company, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, continued to advocate for tariff exceptions in its sector.
By Dani James • April 25, 2025 -
Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location
The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.
By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2025 -
Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big-box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly.
By Brett Dworski • April 25, 2025 -
Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays
New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2025 -
Podcast
The Backroom: Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive
Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Phil Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.
By Retail Dive Staff • April 24, 2025 -
Etsy to sell music gear marketplace Reverb
The company is divesting from Reverb in order to focus more on its core marketplace and Depop.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 24, 2025 -
Could tariffs sink Nordstrom’s go-private deal?
The risk is small, but not zero, and could grow if the fallout from new trade policies worsens, according to William Blair analysts.
By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2025 -
Funko hires supply chain SVP
Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it works to mitigate tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • April 23, 2025 -
Supergoop founder steps away from company
After two decades, Holly Thaggard has moved away from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.
By Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2025 -
The Container Store lays off 2% of workforce, pauses capital projects
The retailer, which exited bankruptcy in the new year, is working on a turnaround with less debt and a more streamlined operation.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025 -
Tractor Supply debuts animal, pet pharmacy service
Tractor Supply Rx leverages the retailer’s acquisition of online pet pharmacy business Allivet as the company looks to scale its services in stores.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 22, 2025 -
Capezio sold after more than a century of family ownership
Argand Partners said it plans to “modernize” the dancewear brand through licensing agreements and product innovation.
By Laurel Deppen • April 22, 2025 -
Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden
The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.
By Dani James • April 21, 2025 -
Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs
The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2025