How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans

The Walmart-owned retailer is enhancing its shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores

As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2025

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A look at the 2025 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo exits

Controller Chris Lialios will take over in the interim as the retailer searches for a replacement. No reason was given for the departure.

By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2025

Dude Wipes secures private equity investment

The brand said it plans to use the funding from TSG Consumer Partners to grow its retail partnerships.

By Howard Ruben • June 25, 2025

Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to step down as brand enters ‘new phase of growth’

The executive will remain on the beauty brand’s board, with founder Emily Weiss assisting in the search for Leahy’s replacement.

By Dani James • June 25, 2025

Walmart’s latest AI feature aims to help associates overcome language barriers

The retailer is updating its associate app to include real-time translation in 44 languages, alongside AI-driven task management.

By Bryan Wassel • June 25, 2025

Free returns are often a deal breaker for consumers

Most consumers expect free returns as a standard offering, according to a Rithum survey. 

By Michael Brady • June 24, 2025

Walmart CFO talks private brand, delivery growth

“Bettergoods has been a big success story for us,” John David Rainey said at a recent conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 24, 2025

Amazon aims to speed up delivery to 4K rural communities by end of year

The e-commerce giant is spending more than $4 billion to expand its network into sparsely populated areas, a challenge to Tractor Supply.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2025

Perigold opens first store

The Houston location features furniture, decor and lighting from brands such as Visual Comfort, Century Furniture and House of Rohl.

By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2025

Fabletics names Vans vet chief marketing officer

Carly Gomez has been promoted to the position, while Meera Bhatia’s COO role has been expanded to also include president. 

By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2025

Walmart agrees to pay $10M to settle FTC wire-transfer allegations

The settlement closes a case the Federal Trade Commission brought in 2022, alleging that the retail giant turned a blind eye to scams and fraud.

By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025

J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse

The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2025

Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site

Just in time for back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids features personalized content, product drops and flexible payment options. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2025

Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

By Max Garland • June 23, 2025

Tailored Brands taps former J.C. Penney merchant John Tighe as CEO

Peter Sachse will become executive chairman of the board as a result and said the planned succession is a hallmark of a strong organization.

By Dani James • June 20, 2025

Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America

Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share, and sales in its largest market are slowing.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding

Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025

NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays

The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.

By Cara Salpini • June 20, 2025

Sam’s Club offers temporary price cuts on 1K products

The retailer is dropping prices on select summer items through July 22 as its parent company, Walmart, warns tariffs could raise prices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2025

Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual

Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2025

Hasbro cuts 3% of workforce

The toy company has been undergoing a turnaround effort, which includes a $1 billion cost-savings objective.

By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2025

JD Sports opens Las Vegas flagship

The nearly 29,000-square-foot location builds on the retailer’s plans to expand its presence in the North American market.

By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2025

Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location

The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.

By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2025

Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI

The CEO told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.

By Dani James • June 18, 2025