Small business isn’t quitting checks

The paper check will persist for decades for small companies, despite the growth of digital payments, BillGO’s CEO predicts.

By Justin Bachman • July 9, 2025

Another Saks Global stores exec is out

John Antonini leaves after more than 25 years at Saks Fifth Avenue and just a few months into a newly created position centered on store growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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.

By Retail Dive staff

Eastside Golf opens first store

The brand launched the store at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in partnership with Paradies Lagardère, which operates travel retail and the PGA Tour stores.

By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2025

S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks, warns latest financing deal is ‘tantamount to a default’

Saks Global emphasized that there’s no default related to its new agreement with bondholders, calling the rating updates “common and expected with transactions like these.”

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025

Lululemon increasing markdowns at ‘alarming rates’ as momentum fades

In a research note, Jefferies analysts called out inconsistent pricing for identical items and the consequences of attempts to lure younger shoppers.

By Dani James • July 9, 2025

Dollar Tree completes $1B sale of Family Dollar

The discount retailer sold the banner to private equity firms more than a decade after acquiring it for about $8.5 billion.

By Dani James • July 9, 2025

Why Dick’s Foot Locker acquisition is a big bet on Nike

Foot Locker took a big hit when Nike started pulling away from wholesale partners. But if the brand makes a comeback — and gets product innovation firing again — Foot Locker’s fortunes could change.

By Cara Salpini • July 9, 2025

Stores remain dominant, even as digital, AI shopping grows

Physical retail is still the most popular channel to shop, but as AI tools become more prevalent, retailers will need to rethink in-person offerings, EY’s Jon Copestake says.

By Kristen Doerer • July 8, 2025

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

Funko CEO exits after a little over a year

In the interim, the toy company appointed Michael Lunsford, who said it has "yet to achieve the full potential of Funko."

By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2025

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

As Champs reimagines stores, mall convenience meets e-commerce perks

The sports retailer’s new store concept uses technology for an experience that blends its digital and physical channels.

By Bryan Wassel • July 8, 2025

Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

By Kaarin Moore • July 7, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • July 7, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025

Sephora taps Lyft to deliver customers to its stores

In a promotion that overlaps with Amazon's Prime Day, the ride-share company is giving out ride credits to bring shoppers to the beauty retailer’s locations.

By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2025

Best Buy taps Walgreens CIO to lead its tech organization

Neal Sample will succeed Brian Tilzer, who served as the electronics retailer’s chief digital, analytics and technology officer for seven years.

By Matt Ashare • July 2, 2025

Francesca’s veteran joins Kirkland’s as CFO amid transition to ‘Brand House Collective’

Andrea Courtois, who also had financial roles at La Senza, Lane Bryant and Lands’ End, replaces longtime Kirkland's executive Mike Madden.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2025

Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?

Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.

By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025

Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition

The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.

By Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2025

Rocksbox eyes national brick-and-mortar expansion

The jewelry company, which first launched as a subscription service, recently opened a store in New York's SoHo shopping district.

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs

The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit

At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.

By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring

Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2025

Parachute to close 19 stores this year, shift away from ‘massive storefronts’

The home linens brand plans to focus on partnerships with major retailers, including Target, though it will maintain seven storefronts.

By Dani James • June 27, 2025