Lululemon expands to Italy with first store in Milan

The opening, which came years later than initially planned, is part of a broader international expansion strategy as growth stalls in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2025

Function of Beauty names new CEO

Monica Belsito was chief marketing officer at Sabra Dipping Company and, before that, founding CMO at feminine products company Lola.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025

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A look at the 2025 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

Apparel, department stores struggling the most under US trade policy, analysis shows

A pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, but costs are higher and “the consumer environment remains difficult,” Moody’s Ratings said.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025

Walmart cuts market coordinator role

The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.

By Dani James • July 21, 2025

Why modern stores need smarter networks

Retailers need networks capable of supporting expanded technology as consumers increasingly demand personalized shopping experiences.

July 21, 2025

Saks Global struggles continue as Q1 sales, profit decline

The company beat its own expectations and says it’s making progress, though analysts warn it’s losing customers to Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Rhode’s road to growth and department store sales wobble

The Hailey Bieber-founded beauty brand could soon reach $500 million, while the department store sector fell in June.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 18, 2025

Sur La Table taps Gap Inc. veteran as president

Dan Goldman led brand strategy across the Banana Republic and Athleta banners, as well as corporate strategy and development at the broader company.

By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2025

Nordstrom names Dollar General exec Kelly Dilts CFO

The appointment comes shortly after the department store went private through a deal with the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool.

By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2025

Lowe’s links end-user feedback loop to AI tool improvements

The home improvement retailer has been expanding AI access to employees and tweaking tools with stakeholder input in mind. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 18, 2025

Nike’s VP of AI is leaving

Jason Loveland is exiting just weeks after the activewear giant’s vice president of virtual studios announced his departure.

By Cara Salpini • July 17, 2025

Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2025

Target commercial chief rolls out return to office plan

Executive Rick Gomez told some Twin Cities commercial employees to work from headquarters three days a week starting in September.

By Dani James • July 17, 2025

Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

The problem is growing, though the full impact is unclear, according to speakers at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2025

Bark receives second noncompliance warning from NYSE in less than 2 years

The online pet company said it is exploring all possible options, including a reverse stock split.

By Howard Ruben • July 16, 2025

Kohl’s appoints digital chief amid turnaround plan

Retail veteran Arianne Parisi will join the company on July 28, reporting to interim CEO Michael Bender.

By Roberto Torres • July 16, 2025

La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 16, 2025

L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO

Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2025

Retail vacancy rates edge up as rents edge down in Q2

The U.S. retail vacancy rate rose 10 basis points from Q1 to 4.3%, though availability remains tight, especially in booming markets like Texas.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2025

Walgreens shareholders approve $10B Sycamore acquisition

The transaction, expected to close in Q3 or Q4, will take the company private after nearly 100 years as a public company.

By Howard Ruben • July 14, 2025

Target to open 8 new stores this summer

The mass retailer, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, will unveil three locations that exceed its standard 125,000 square feet.

By Dani James • July 14, 2025

Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

The retailer promoted from within, naming Brian Burnett chief merchandise officer and placing Molly Hartney in the new role of chief digital officer.

By Howard Ruben • July 11, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Big 5 Sporting Goods sold, NRF goes up against New York

The retailer was acquired by Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation took aim at New York's new law requiring algorithmic pricing disclosures.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 11, 2025

Nike names 21-year veteran Aaron Cain CEO of Converse

Jared Carver is leaving the role after just two years, but will stay on for a transition period through the end of the month.

By Cara Salpini • July 11, 2025

Ulta Beauty breaks into the UK with Space NK acquisition

The deal adds 83 stores to its portfolio and gives the beauty powerhouse a strong foothold in the U.K. market.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2025