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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 -
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Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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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 • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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 -
Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins
Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Bath & Body Works wants to get inside your dryer
The retailer wants to bring immersive fragrance experiences to daily tasks, according to Chief Merchandising Officer Betsy Schumacher.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 29, 2025 -
De minimis elimination strains Lululemon’s fulfillment model
The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.
By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SPS CommerceHoliday prep 2025: why supplier performance will make or break your season
The converging forces that will shape 2025 holiday retail success.
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SEC says former RadioShack buyer ran a Ponzi scheme, unprofitable brands
The federal regulator alleged that REV’s co-founders misled investors about the profitability of its retail portfolio, which also included Stein Mart and Dress Barn, and misappropriated investor funds.
By Dani James • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Target introduces in-store toy demos, kids’ catalog for the holidays
The retailer is also highlighting thousands of toys it will offer under $20, as a way to emphasize value.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Michaels rolls out party, knitting shops in wake of Joann and Party City bankruptcies
The Knit & Sew space in stores, which comes about three months after the craft retailer acquired Joann’s IP, will feature co-branded signage.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime membership allegations
The online retailer didn't admit to any wrongdoing regarding the FTC's accusation that the company duped customers into signing up for memberships and then made it difficult to cancel.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Trump sets tariffs on furniture, other sectors
The new levies on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and other goods will go into effect Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Muji launches skin care and Arc’teryx aims for $5B in sales
The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Target to redesign SoHo store with style focus
The mass retailer will phase in an updated store layout starting this fall, shifting the merchandise assortment from essentials to apparel and beauty.
By Dani James • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s
Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Etsy adds new AI-driven seller features
The company is rolling out a suite of optional tools to help merchants update listings and communicate with buyers faster.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret launches home fragrance
The collection is releasing just in time for the holiday season, as the retailer chases a growing market segment.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis.
By Dani James • Sept. 24, 2025