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

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

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

The Vitamin Shoppe names inventory planning, digital marketing VPs

With new private equity owners at its helm, the retailer reinstated its former CEO earlier this year and has been building out a leadership team.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2025

Merchandising flubs, tariffs hurt Torrid in Q3

A decision to pause its footwear offer in order to avoid new levies cost the plus-apparel retailer $2.5 million more in lost sales than it expected.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2025

Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund

The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025

Nike cuts CTO, chief commercial roles in leadership overhaul

As part of the changes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy will become chief operating officer, and Nike’s four regional heads will join the leadership team.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2025

​​​​​​​Amazon upgrades tools for seller returns

The e-commerce giant introduced another way for sellers to determine "keep it" returns eligibility and launched a dashboard with returns insights.

By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2025

Amazon, Visa team on agentic tools

The e-commerce giant is locking arms with the largest U.S. card network to provide software developers with tools and contacts for creating agentic commerce experiences.

By Lynne Marek • Dec. 3, 2025

BJ’s CEO: ‘AI is a big part of our future’

The company is using the technology to make coding more efficient, generate to-do lists for team members and spot quality issues in its stores. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 3, 2025

Supergoop taps Amazon vet as CEO

Melis del Rey was most recently the general manager of Amazon U.S. Health and Beauty and previously served in leadership roles at Procter & Gamble.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2025

Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less

In parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and groceries is an extra $14 — or $4 for Prime members.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2025