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Former Shoe Carnival CFO retakes finance chief reins
Kerry Jackson will slip back into the role he held for nearly three decades as the company targets expansive growth plans for its Shoe Station banner.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Bath & Body Works wants to get inside your dryer
The retailer wants to bring immersive fragrance experiences to daily tasks, according to Chief Merchandising Officer Betsy Schumacher.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Permission granted by TargetTrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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De minimis elimination strains Lululemon’s fulfillment model
The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.
By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SPS CommerceHoliday prep 2025: why supplier performance will make or break your season
The converging forces that will shape 2025 holiday retail success.
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SEC says former RadioShack buyer ran a Ponzi scheme, unprofitable brands
The federal regulator alleged that REV’s co-founders misled investors about the profitability of its retail portfolio, which also included Stein Mart and Dress Barn, and misappropriated investor funds.
By Dani James • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Target introduces in-store toy demos, kids’ catalog for the holidays
The retailer is also highlighting thousands of toys it will offer under $20, as a way to emphasize value.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Michaels rolls out party, knitting shops in wake of Joann and Party City bankruptcies
The Knit & Sew space in stores, which comes about three months after the craft retailer acquired Joann’s IP, will feature co-branded signage.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime membership allegations
The online retailer didn't admit to any wrongdoing regarding the FTC's accusation that the company duped customers into signing up for memberships and then made it difficult to cancel.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Trump sets tariffs on furniture, other sectors
The new levies on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and other goods will go into effect Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Muji launches skin care and Arc’teryx aims for $5B in sales
The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Target to redesign SoHo store with style focus
The mass retailer will phase in an updated store layout starting this fall, shifting the merchandise assortment from essentials to apparel and beauty.
By Dani James • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s
Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Etsy adds new AI-driven seller features
The company is rolling out a suite of optional tools to help merchants update listings and communicate with buyers faster.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Victoria’s Secret launches home fragrance
The collection is releasing just in time for the holiday season, as the retailer chases a growing market segment.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis.
By Dani James • Sept. 24, 2025 -
The American Girl doll of the year is Samantha’s great, great granddaughter
With Raquel Reyes, the company has created a descendant of another character for the first time — while introducing a new generation to its luxury product.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Walmart boosts search accuracy across languages with better translations
An AI agent flags search terms, which are sent to a team of linguists who find the right meaning and add it to the company’s translation platform.
By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Office Depot owner to go private for $1B
The ODP Corporation has agreed to be bought by an affiliate of private equity group Atlas Holdings for $28 per share in cash.
By Dani James • Sept. 22, 2025 -
How James Avery Jewelry won back legacy customers
The launch of the “Designs From Our Archives” collection highlighted artisans — and had customers lining up outside of stores.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs
After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Claire’s acquisition closes with plans for smaller store footprint
Ames Watson wants to keep the piercing retailer's mall locations relevant through upgraded merchandising, piercing services and store concepts.
By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2025 -
How Target is rethinking search for generative AI
While most shoppers are still using one or two keywords for a traditional online search, longer, more complex queries are on the rise.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Forever 21 may open stores in the US, after all
Authentic Brands Group, which controls the fast-fashion brand’s IP, said it’s close to a deal. The brand management firm on Wednesday had announced e-commerce and wholesale partnerships.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Gap Inc. teams up with Klarna on flexible payments
The apparel retailer is offering Klarna’s payment services to U.S. shoppers across its portfolio of brands, including Old Navy and Athleta.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2025 -
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Dallas-area Neiman Marcus store will close after next year
Owner Saks Global continues the renovation of the Neiman Marcus NorthPark anchor and a “potential reimagination” of the downtown store.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2025