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As The Container Store cracks down, vendors wonder about its future
Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher recently told suppliers their margins have been “artificially high” and warned that “those days are over.”
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Target, Ulta to end partnership
The Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop concept will cease next year as both companies shift focus to retail fundamentals.
By Dani James • Aug. 14, 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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Home Depot to close Missouri distribution center
The retailer will stock inventory at other facilities following the Oct. 26 closure, which impacts 61 employees.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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The Container Store chief merchant is out
Brooke Wagner was in the role for over a year and Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher has assumed her duties.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Amazon brings same-day fresh grocery delivery to 1K cities and towns
The retailer will expand the service, which allows shoppers to buy perishable goods and nonfood products using a single online cart, to more than 2,300 locations by the end of 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO
Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Dollar General taps Uber Eats to expand delivery
Customers can use the app to order food, beverages, personal care products, cleaning supplies and more from both the retailer and its Popshelf banner.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role
After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Funko turns to layoffs, price increases to battle tariffs
The company swung to a $41 million loss in the second quarter and saw sales plummet 22%, but forecasts an upswing in the second half of the year.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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5 of retail’s most impactful deals in 2025
From Skechers selling itself to numerous moves in the Beyond Inc. saga, here’s a look at the top deals during the first half of the year.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 11, 2025 -
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Allbirds expects to lose some momentum in Q3, lowers full-year guidance
Tariffs and store closures are clouding the brand's progress, and a lot is riding on the fourth quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Tariffs will halve Under Armour’s profitability this year
The retailer now anticipates an additional $100 million in tariff-related costs, even as it works to mitigate the impact of the levies.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Bath & Body Works targets Gen Z as it enters 600 college campuses
The initiative, which marks the retailer’s largest distribution effort outside of its own stores, is part of a strategy to attract younger shoppers.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Vendors say Saks Global not following through on overdue payments
CEO Marc Metrick in February acknowledged a backlog and promised outstanding invoices would be addressed beginning in July.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2025 -
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: The ‘big shock’ at Crocs and a challenge for Dick’s Foot Locker deal
The foam footwear brand projects double-digit declines. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the FTC to “closely scrutinize” the merger.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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With an eye on transformation, The Vitamin Shoppe names chief strategy officer
Months after a sale to private equity, the retailer has created a new role to steer its strategy across marketing, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience
The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Why Claire’s is closing 700 US stores, mulling liquidation
If a buyer doesn’t come forward, and some analysts doubt any will, the retailer is prepared to wind down its operations in North America.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer
Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Claire’s files Chapter 11 with 18 stores slated to close
The retailer has struggled since its 2018 bankruptcy and isn’t well positioned for tariffs and other economic headwinds, analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Target
Retail buyers are reacting to tariffs with AI and early orders
A Deloitte report found the industry is using the tech to navigate a shifting trade environment — and making holiday buys two months earlier than last year.
By Dani James • Aug. 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Framebridge
Framebridge expands footprint with 6 planned California stores
The DTC framing company recently opened its first two stores in the state, in Palo Alto and Santa Monica.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Traffic to Simon malls is down along the US border, despite the weak dollar
Otherwise, visits to the REIT’s malls are up slightly compared to last year, CEO David Simon told analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of Anthropologie
Anthropologie upgrades Maeve private label to stand-alone brand
Maeve will have its own social channels and stores, with its first branded retail concept opening this fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2025
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