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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 -
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ColumnThe 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 -
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027
Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill the president signed on Friday.
By Max Garland • July 10, 2025 -
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Q&ASmall business isn’t quitting checks
The paper check will persist for decades for small companies, despite the growth of digital payments, BillGO’s CEO predicts.
By Justin Bachman • July 9, 2025 -
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Another Saks Global stores exec is out
John Antonini leaves after more than 25 years at Saks Fifth Avenue and just a few months into a newly created position centered on store growth.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025 -
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Eastside Golf opens first store
The brand launched the store at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in partnership with Paradies Lagardère, which operates travel retail and the PGA Tour stores.
By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2025 -
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks, warns latest financing deal is ‘tantamount to a default’
Saks Global emphasized that there’s no default related to its new agreement with bondholders, calling the rating updates “common and expected with transactions like these.”
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025 -
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Lululemon increasing markdowns at ‘alarming rates’ as momentum fades
In a research note, Jefferies analysts called out inconsistent pricing for identical items and the consequences of attempts to lure younger shoppers.
By Dani James • July 9, 2025 -
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Dollar Tree completes $1B sale of Family Dollar
The discount retailer sold the banner to private equity firms more than a decade after acquiring it for about $8.5 billion.
By Dani James • July 9, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhy Dick’s Foot Locker acquisition is a big bet on Nike
Foot Locker took a big hit when Nike started pulling away from wholesale partners. But if the brand makes a comeback — and gets product innovation firing again — Foot Locker’s fortunes could change.
By Cara Salpini • July 9, 2025 -
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Stores remain dominant, even as digital, AI shopping grows
Physical retail is still the most popular channel to shop, but as AI tools become more prevalent, retailers will need to rethink in-person offerings, EY’s Jon Copestake says.
By Kristen Doerer • July 8, 2025 -
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
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Funko CEO exits after a little over a year
In the interim, the toy company appointed Michael Lunsford, who said it has "yet to achieve the full potential of Funko."
By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2025 -
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
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As Champs reimagines stores, mall convenience meets e-commerce perks
The sports retailer’s new store concept uses technology for an experience that blends its digital and physical channels.
By Bryan Wassel • July 8, 2025 -
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Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure
The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.
By Kaarin Moore • July 7, 2025 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy
The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.
By Kelly Stroh • July 7, 2025 -
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The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era
Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025 -
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Sephora taps Lyft to deliver customers to its stores
In a promotion that overlaps with Amazon's Prime Day, the ride-share company is giving out ride credits to bring shoppers to the beauty retailer’s locations.
By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2025 -
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Best Buy taps Walgreens CIO to lead its tech organization
Neal Sample will succeed Brian Tilzer, who served as the electronics retailer’s chief digital, analytics and technology officer for seven years.
By Matt Ashare • July 2, 2025 -
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Francesca’s veteran joins Kirkland’s as CFO amid transition to ‘Brand House Collective’
Andrea Courtois, who also had financial roles at La Senza, Lane Bryant and Lands’ End, replaces longtime Kirkland's executive Mike Madden.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2025 -
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Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?
Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025 -
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Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition
The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.
By Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2025
