Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts

The big box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Consumers lean on BNPL and Walmart gets excited about Anthropologie

Reliance on buy now, pay later services has ticked up during the holidays, and the big-box retailer is bringing Anthropologie to its headquarters. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 12, 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

Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

Products eligible for the delivery method include grocery items, household goods and over-the-counter medicine. 

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2025

DXL, FullBeauty to merge

The companies see opportunity in an underserved and fragmented market, despite the rising use of GLP-1 drugs.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2025

Lululemon founder decries brand ‘erosion’ as CEO prepares to exit

Chip Wilson alleged the board and Calvin McDonald oversaw years of value destruction of the brand, though most analysts praised McDonald’s tenure.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2025

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January

The executive oversaw a period of tremendous growth at the activewear giant, but exits amid falling sales in its largest region.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax

Private equity firm Atlas Holdings on Wednesday completed its $1 billion acquisition of the struggling office supplies and services company.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2025

5 store concepts that debuted in 2025

From shop-in-shops to formats targeting Gen Z, retailers leaned into physical retail to win over consumers this year.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 11, 2025

Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence

Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2025

Collectibles now make up nearly a third of GameStop’s sales

The category was the lone bright spot in the gaming retailer's top-line results, as hardware and software both declined.

By Dani James • Dec. 10, 2025

L.L. Bean keeps opening more stores

With this year's seven new locations exceeding expectations, the outdoor retailer will add eight more in 2026 and plans at least that many in 2027.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2025

Target unveils SoHo store concept featuring curated beauty, apparel

The updated New York City location aims to recapture the retailer’s merchandising authority with influencer-driven product edits and rotating styles.

By Dani James • Dec. 9, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond, Brand House Collective appoint chief merchant

Nora Gomez has more than 20 years’ experience, most recently as the chief merchant at NFM, formerly known as Nebraska Furniture Mart.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2025

Walmart debuts on Nasdaq

The stock market transfer “signals a strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange,” according to analysts. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 9, 2025

Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance

Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2025

Saks Global sues to block Bergdorf chief merchant’s move to Nordstrom

The luxury company alleges that Yumi Shin violated her noncompete agreement, stole proprietary information and must give back nearly $50,000 in payouts.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond veteran returns as chief of stores

Glen Cary takes on the role at a company that may be similar in name, but is vastly different than the Bed Bath & Beyond he worked at for over a decade.

By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2025

Retail job cuts up nearly 140% from last year

In the first 11 months of the year, the industry has recorded nearly 92,000 job cuts, with over 3,200 in November alone, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 8, 2025

Digital wallet use outpaces regulators

Consumers are increasingly turning to these mobile tools for convenience and new features, and regulators are trying to catch up.

By Justin Bachman , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Dec. 8, 2025

Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2025

TikTok Shop tightens Postal Service shipping options for sellers

USPS shipping labels must be purchased through TikTok Shipping starting in January or face rejection, per the e-commerce platform.

By Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2025

Tariffs reshape shopping cycles and marketplace dynamics

Wayvia explores how tariffs impact margins, market structure, competition and visibility.

Dec. 8, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Prada closes Versace deal and Somnigroup offers to buy a supplier

Capri Holdings completed a sale of the fashion brand for nearly $1.4 billion, and Somnigroup seeks to acquire Leggett & Platt.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2025

Ulta Beauty: Tariff-driven price increases accelerated in Q3

Despite higher prices from brands and a “softening” in consumer confidence, the retailer's third quarter net sales jumped nearly 13%.

By Dani James • Dec. 5, 2025

Sleep Number names permanent CFO amid choppy turnaround

The smart mattress retailer said Amy O’Keefe will take the finance reins from interim CFO Bob Ryder, who will leave the company Dec. 12.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 5, 2025