Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, John Furner to succeed

McMillon will step down from the top position in January after more than four decades at the company. He will remain as an adviser through fiscal 2027.

By Dani James • Updated Nov. 14, 2025

Columbia Sportswear names co-presidents as part of long-term succession plan

Peter Bragdon and Joe Boyle will take on the roles, though founding family member Tim Boyle will remain chairman and CEO.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Retailers struggle to quantify return on in-store tech investments

Over half of North American retailers also can’t keep up with the pace of changing technology, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2025

Skims valued at $5B as it plans store expansion

The Kim Kardashian-founded brand raised $225 million in a new funding round and hopes to be a mostly physical business in the near future.

By Dani James • Nov. 13, 2025

Funko reiterates going concern warning as profits drop

The toy company in Q3 said that its cash flow may be insufficient to support its working capital needs within the next year.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 12, 2025

Target reduces prices on 3,000 groceries and essentials

The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2025

Visa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants

The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees.

By Justin Bachman and Lynne Marek • Nov. 12, 2025

Amazon takes Haul international through Bazaar app launch

To gain market share from rivals Temu and Shein, the e-commerce giant is expanding the reach of its new app, featuring ultra-low-priced products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2025

Ikea profits take a hit from tariffs, affordability effort

Despite the damage to the bottom line, the home goods giant will continue to tamp down prices for franchisees and customers this year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2025

Wayfair pilots small-format store in Ohio

The Columbus store, set to open in late 2026, will be about half the size of the brand’s other locations.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 7, 2025

Retail industry remains one of ‘hardest hit’ from 2025 job cuts

The federal government again did not publish its monthly jobs report, but Challenger, Gray & Christmas data shows another period of high layoffs across sectors.

By Dani James • Nov. 7, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?

Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 7, 2025

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

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