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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 Oct. 9, 2025
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    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 Oct. 9, 2025
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    The state of retail operations

    Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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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 Oct. 9, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Puffy clouds in a blue sky frame a storefront that says "Bed Bath & Beyond" in large dark letters.
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    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 Oct. 7, 2025
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    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 Oct. 7, 2025
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    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 Oct. 7, 2025
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    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
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    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 Oct. 6, 2025
  • Workers pack and ship customer orders at the 750,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center on August 1, 2017 in Romeoville, Illinois.
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    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
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    Jordan’s first US World of Flight store is in Philadelphia

    The location, the concept’s sixth worldwide, will open near Rittenhouse Square.

    By Oct. 3, 2025
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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 Oct. 2, 2025
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    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 Oct. 2, 2025
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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
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    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 Oct. 1, 2025
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    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 Sept. 30, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Sept. 29, 2025
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    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 Sept. 29, 2025