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Centric Brands names president of kids’ division
Rob Smith, founder of The Phluid Project, comes with leadership experience from Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.
By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2025 -
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Amazon snaps up AI wearables company Bee
The e-commerce giant said the deal, for an undisclosed amount, has yet to close.
By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2025 -
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Cara Salpini/Retail DiveTrendlineA look at the 2025 holiday season
From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.
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Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions
The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.
By Philip Neuffer • July 23, 2025 -
Vuori plots international growth with 15 stores
The activewear brand, which will open two locations this fall, has expanded its e-commerce presence to an additional 11 countries as it looks to grow overseas.
By Cara Salpini • July 22, 2025 -
Ernesta opens New Jersey showroom as it expands its offline presence
The store in Summit marks the DTC rug brand’s fourth location opened this year.
By Howard Ruben • July 22, 2025 -
Consumer ire over delivery mishaps shifts from shippers to merchants
E-commerce retailers are struggling to meet consumers’ rising expectations for faster delivery, according to InsureShield Shipping Insurance.
By Michael Brady • July 22, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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