Spirit Christmas to open 30 locations

The company, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, tested stores last year. This year, it is nearly quadrupling its footprint. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 29, 2025

Kohl’s expands private label athleisure line to kids

The struggling department store is leaning on its proprietary brands to offer value while protecting margins.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2025

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

Holiday prep 2025: why supplier performance will make or break your season

The converging forces that will shape 2025 holiday retail success.

Sept. 29, 2025

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

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

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