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Uniqlo to expand US footprint
The retailer’s upcoming Chicago and San Francisco locations mark its first flagship stores in the U.S. outside of New York City.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 9, 2025 -
The Body Shop returns to the US market
The beauty company is coming back only through an e-commerce approach after being bought out of U.K. administration in 2024.
By Dani James • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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Permission granted by TargetTrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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Tariffs force more Orvis store closures
The outdoor retailer began scaling down a year ago in order to focus on its core sports fishing and bird hunting customer.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2025 -
Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center
Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2025 -
Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer
Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.
By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025 -
4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain
“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, senior vice president of supply chain technology.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Amazon Fresh decides to shutter 5 stores
The chain is pruning its fleet even as the company expands its grocery business on other fronts.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces franchise plan
The company suggested franchisees use a platform it’s invested in to tokenize assets, potentially in lieu of traditional small business government financing.
By Dani James • Oct. 7, 2025 -
How to run A stores in a B mall
Retailers in lower-traffic shopping centers require excellent associates, individualized operations and realistic expectations, experts say.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2025 -
Nordstrom returns to San Francisco this week
The department store’s service-oriented, merchandise-free concept will open two years after its downtown flagship and off-price stores shut down.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2025 -
American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures
By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 7, 2025 -
Rite Aid closes all stores
When the drugstore retailer filed for bankruptcy in May, its second Chapter 11 in eight months, it was running about 1,275 locations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2025 -
What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season
Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Ashley Graham’s J.C. Penney collection hits stores, Etsy moves to the NYSE
The department store’s new collection celebrates curves, while the creative marketplace will move over from the Nasdaq on Oct. 13.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Jordan’s first US World of Flight store is in Philadelphia
The location, the concept’s sixth worldwide, will open near Rittenhouse Square.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Former Macy’s merchant heads to Five Below
The retailer also tapped Edgewell executive Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer. Ken Bull, who has been interim CFO, remains chief operating officer.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2025 -
Inside Victoria’s Secret’s new DC store
An event at the Georgetown location, which features a brighter ambiance than previous designs, focused on a U.S.-grown cotton program.
By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025 -
Top retail conferences in 2026
These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025 -
At Home set to emerge from bankruptcy with most of its stores
The furniture retailer is axing almost $2 billion in debt and will be owned by a group of its lenders, according to a court-approved plan.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2025 -
Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership
Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Target introduces accessible self-checkout
As the retailer enhances its self-checkout experience to include more guests, other major retailers are scaling theirs back.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Why customers say online shopping just can’t compare to the in-store experience
Over half of customers said they shop in person instead of online so they can try on clothing or test products, according to a Chatmeter survey.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 30, 2025 -
How retailers are hiring for the 2025 holiday season
In a year already marked by job cuts, and with the busiest shopping season ahead, tariffs and depressed consumer spending could mean fewer hires.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated 4 hours ago -
Spirit Christmas to open 30 locations
The company, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, tested stores last year. This year, it is nearly quadrupling its footprint.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Kohl’s expands private label athleisure line to kids
The struggling department store is leaning on its proprietary brands to offer value while protecting margins.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2025