Kohl’s stays the course with CEO choice

Michael Bender took over in the interim when the newly arrived chief executive was fired for cause in May. The board unanimously made it permanent.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2025

Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 24, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs.

By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2025

Fanatics to close Florida distribution center, lay off nearly 300

The facility is unable to support the scale and technology required for the sporting apparel company’s long-term goals, a spokesperson said.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 24, 2025

Small business budget planning: integrating technology for growth

Budget planning is a continuous strategic process, not a one-time chore. Businesses failing to embrace this process risk falling behind.

Nov. 24, 2025

Gap recovery outweighs drag from tariffs, Athleta in Q3

Strength at Gap Inc.’s other brands — not least the comeback at its namesake label — helped the apparel retailer defy expectations in the period.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2025

Sephora reorganizes US marketing department

The mass beauty retailer shifted the team’s structure to improve efficiency, impacting 27 roles.

By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2025

Lululemon’s head of the Americas to exit

Twenty-year veteran Celeste Burgoyne’s departure puts yet another wrench in the brand’s turnaround and represents the loss of a “key architect” of the brand’s success.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 21, 2025

Bath & Body Works CEO: ‘The brand is not fulfilling its potential’

The retailer’s Q3 results were below expectations. Chief Daniel Heaf says the company needs to go back to what made it great.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 21, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart heads to Nasdaq and October lacks federal sales data

The move signals the mass merchant’s “tech-powered” growth strategy. Meanwhile, it’s now two months without government data on retail sales.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2025

Bath & Body Works to launch on Amazon

The retailer will start with a small assortment of its products on the marketplace next year as it works to capture sales lost to the gray market.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 20, 2025

Saks Global shakeup reaches Bergdorf Goodman

Chief merchant Yumi Shin’s exit has prompted an evaluation of merchandising leadership. Chief Retail Officer Melissa Xides is also exiting.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2025

The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 20, 2025

Retailers push anti-theft legislation before 2025 ends

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation and several major chains Tuesday urged Congressional leaders of both parties to pass a bill addressing organized retail crime.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2025

Target adds $1B to store, tech investments as it deepens AI usage

Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said he was “frustrated” with the retailer’s performance in Q3, as net sales and comps both declined.

By Dani James • Nov. 19, 2025

Levi’s picks Microsoft to deploy ‘super-agent’

The apparel giant said it will launch a "complex agentic framework" in 2026 that will integrate several sub-agents across IT, HR and operations.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 19, 2025

Foot Locker backs out of HQ relocation to Florida

After a reevaluation following its sale to Dick’s Sporting Goods, the retailer will no longer move its corporate base to Florida.

By Dani James • Nov. 18, 2025

CFO exits Calvin Klein parent amid longrunning turnaround

PVH, which also runs Tommy Hilfiger, has launched a global search to replace Zac Coughlin, who arrived nearly four years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2025

Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries

The effort, which comes amid increased interest in on-demand apparel deliveries, allows shoppers to order denim, holiday-themed pajamas and more.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2025

Retail roulette: How Trump’s tariffs altered buying

Ever-changing tariff rates have introduced uncertainty and confusion for retail buyers. But could they also present an opportunity for new supply chain strategies?

By Dani James • Nov. 18, 2025

Rhone names chief operating officer

Matthew Wallace joins the DTC activewear brand with over three decades of experience, including with Walmart and PVH Corp.

By Howard Ruben • Updated Nov. 19, 2025

Dollar General taps new operations, merchandising chiefs

Emily Taylor continues her 25-year career at the retailer by taking on the COO position. The company also eliminated its executive vice president of strategy and development role.

By Dani James • Nov. 17, 2025

Crocs promotes Adidas vet to lead Heydude

Rupert Campbell arrived at the brand in March and now takes on new responsibilities, following the promotion of former brand chief Terence Reilly.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2025

Nuuly subscribers can now return items at Urban Outfitters stores

Subscribers to the apparel rental company can see faster processing and instant updates as part of the new service. 

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 17, 2025

Cybercrime groups team with organized crime in massive cargo theft campaigns

Financially motivated hackers are using remote monitoring and access tools against trucking and freight companies, Proofpoint warns.

By David Jones • Nov. 17, 2025