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

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The state of retail returns

Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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

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

Amazon taps agentic AI to help sellers manage inventory, shipments

An enhanced version of the e-commerce giant’s Seller Assistant tool can flag slow-moving products, product safety violations and compliance requirements.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2025

No US stores in Forever 21’s comeback plans

The fast-fashion brand, whose U.S. operator went bankrupt this year, has inked three new partnerships for its e-commerce and wholesale businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2025

Amazon adds Walmart, Shopify, Shein to Multi-Channel Fulfillment coverage

The announcement is one of several logistics and fulfillment upgrades for sellers the e-commerce giant revealed Thursday.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2025

Love Your Melon to relaunch after founder reacquires brand

Zachary Quinn bought back the company, known for its beanie caps, that Win Brands Group acquired in 2022.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 18, 2025

Kirkland’s to convert all stores to Bed Bath & Beyond, pivot to wholesale

The home retailer will rebrand about 250 to 275 of its current locations, close the rest and open more in traditional Bed Bath & Beyond markets.

By Dani James • Sept. 17, 2025

What Gap Inc. beauty, accessories hires say about its ambitions

The four executives and advisers announced Wednesday are among the top merchants and designers in these categories.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025

The holidays should be OK for retailers that try hard enough

Sustaining robust sales growth into Q4 will mean sharp vendor negotiations — and a keen understanding of the customer, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025

How the retail sector teams up to defend against cybercrime

The cyberthreat intel-sharing and collaboration group RH-ISAC is helping companies confront cyberattacks. But the challenge is delivering timely intelligence in a dynamic threat environment.

By Eric Geller • Sept. 16, 2025

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event returns in October

The sale, which marks the company’s kickoff to the holiday shopping season, is scheduled for Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 16, 2025

Target doubles new merchandise, expands next-day delivery for the holidays

The mass retailer, which is in the midst of a turnaround, will also bring back its Target Circle Week savings event in October.

By Dani James • Sept. 16, 2025

Universal Music chief joins Gap Inc. board amid comeback effort

Universal Music Publishing Group CEO Jody Gerson arrives as the apparel retailer works to regain cultural relevance, especially at its namesake brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2025

Primark expands US footprint

The global fashion retailer is celebrating 10 years in the country by taking on new leases and launching in Minnesota. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 15, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond closes $10M Kirkland’s Home acquisition

The deal, which includes the Kirkland's Home trade name and some brand assets, will see Kirkland’s expand into wholesale.

By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2025

VF Corp. to sell Dickies for $600M

Bluestar Alliance, which in recent years has added Off-White, Palm Angels and Scotch & Soda to its stable, has agreed to buy the workwear brand.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2025

Asos targets supply chain visibility upgrade

The apparel retailer tapped traceability platform TrusTrace to strengthen operational transparency down to the Tier 5 level.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 15, 2025