Under Armour CFO to exit next year

Dave Bergman has spent 21 years with the retailer, nine of them as its financial chief, and will be replaced by Samsonite executive Reza Taleghani.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 6, 2025

Saks Off 5th to close 9 stores, giving Nordstrom another opening

Saks Global says the closures will help refine its off-price business. But its struggles with vendors may have played a role.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2025

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The state of small business

Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations. 

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon: Better inventory placement fuels record delivery speeds

The e-commerce giant has reduced its U.S. inbound lead time by nearly four days as it pushes for faster shipping capabilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2025

Saks Global approaches merger anniversary with a whirlwind of executive changes

Most surprising is last week’s exit of Emily Essner, who was aboard as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus combined and whose duties just expanded.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2025

Dollar General eyes AI optimization with new role

Former Dropbox executive Travis Nixon joins the discount retailer to integrate the tech across supply chain, store operations and merchandising.

By Dani James • Nov. 5, 2025

ThredUp’s next big growth opportunity is peer-to-peer selling

CEO James Reinhart believes he has the answers to the model’s oft-repeated challenges, including low-quality items, unverified sellers and difficult returns.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2025

Bath & Body Works brings on former Bluemercury CEO in new role

Maly Bernstein, who spent four years leading the Macy’s, Inc. banner, has been named chief commercial officer.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 4, 2025

Saks Global pins hope on stylists, top sellers

The luxury conglomerate may be trying to woo top-notch stylists and their high-spending customers back to Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. To succeed, the company will need inventory it may not have.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2025

4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2025

Urban Outfitters expands localized store concept aimed at Gen Z

The new formats, which feature localized merchandising, will be applied to street-level as well as mall stores. But are they too normal?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2025

In the season of spending, proof of purchase is the best gift for marketers

Mastercard data shows that retailers saw a 15% overall lift in holiday sales when activating through the Mastercard Commerce Media channel during the holiday period.

By Jill Moser, Senior Vice President, Mastercard Commerce Media • Nov. 3, 2025

Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center

The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multiyear supply chain revamp.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2025

Agentic commerce portends merchant headaches

AI agents used by shoppers will change the equation for online sellers, according to Mastercard’s executive vice president for security solutions.

By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 3, 2025

Can Claire’s make a comeback?

Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

By Dani James • Updated Nov. 5, 2025

AI will accelerate the end of brick and mortar’s reign: Amazon CEO

The domination of e-commerce is inevitable and will only come faster thanks to the emerging technology, even if physical stores represent opportunity for now, Andy Jassy told analysts Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon links up with the NFL, Parade shuts down

The activewear brand is launching an apparel collection tied to the league’s teams, while the intimates brand abruptly ceased operations after six years.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2025

Puma layoffs grow to 1,400 amid broad-based Q3 declines

The athletic brand’s reset — announced earlier this year and still in its early stages — touches wholesale, DTC and all regions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2025

Why this manufacturer isn’t crumbling under tariff pressure

Cookie-cutter maker Ann Clark shifted to in-house production more than two decades ago and sources most inputs domestically.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 30, 2025

State AI rules trigger rising small business angst

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents said they were worried about potential compliance and litigation costs related to state laws on privacy, AI and technology.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 30, 2025

Etsy CEO to step down after nearly 9 years at the helm

Former Depop chief Kruti Patel Goyal will replace Josh Silverman on Jan. 1, an announcement that came with Q3 results that beat expectations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2025

A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

A Shark Tank startup, skin care brand and local retailer share their stories of navigating changes with packaging suppliers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 28, 2025

Gymshark signs Dick’s Sporting Goods as first US wholesale partner

The U.K.-based athletic brand is now available at 12 of the retailer’s House of Sport stores. 

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 28, 2025

Wayfair CEO says tariffs have yet to impact shopper behavior

Aside from a "short-lived" pull forward of certain purchases, the home retailer said it hasn't seen substantial changes to customers’ habits.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 28, 2025

Carter’s to lay off 300, close more stores as tariffs decimate profits

The children’s apparel retailer, already chasing profitability before new import duties, will close 150 locations in North America over the next three years.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2025

Amazon to cut 14K roles in effort to stay ‘nimble’

The company is betting AI will change its workforce needs and leaning into job cuts as a way to simplify its organizational structure.

By Dani James • Oct. 28, 2025