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Funko turns to layoffs, price increases to battle tariffs
The company swung to a $41 million loss in the second quarter and saw sales plummet 22%, but forecasts an upswing in the second half of the year.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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TrendlineThe state of retail operations
Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing.
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5 of retail’s most impactful deals in 2025
From Skechers selling itself to numerous moves in the Beyond Inc. saga, here’s a look at the top deals during the first half of the year.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 11, 2025 -
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Allbirds expects to lose some momentum in Q3, lowers full-year guidance
Tariffs and store closures are clouding the brand's progress, and a lot is riding on the fourth quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Tariffs will halve Under Armour’s profitability this year
The retailer now anticipates an additional $100 million in tariff-related costs, even as it works to mitigate the impact of the levies.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Bath & Body Works targets Gen Z as it enters 600 college campuses
The initiative, which marks the retailer’s largest distribution effort outside of its own stores, is part of a strategy to attract younger shoppers.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Vendors say Saks Global not following through on overdue payments
CEO Marc Metrick in February acknowledged a backlog and promised outstanding invoices would be addressed beginning in July.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2025 -
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: The ‘big shock’ at Crocs and a challenge for Dick’s Foot Locker deal
The foam footwear brand projects double-digit declines. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the FTC to “closely scrutinize” the merger.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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With an eye on transformation, The Vitamin Shoppe names chief strategy officer
Months after a sale to private equity, the retailer has created a new role to steer its strategy across marketing, e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience
The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Why Claire’s is closing 700 US stores, mulling liquidation
If a buyer doesn’t come forward, and some analysts doubt any will, the retailer is prepared to wind down its operations in North America.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer
Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Claire’s files Chapter 11 with 18 stores slated to close
The retailer has struggled since its 2018 bankruptcy and isn’t well positioned for tariffs and other economic headwinds, analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Retail buyers are reacting to tariffs with AI and early orders
A Deloitte report found the industry is using the tech to navigate a shifting trade environment — and making holiday buys two months earlier than last year.
By Dani James • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Framebridge expands footprint with 6 planned California stores
The DTC framing company recently opened its first two stores in the state, in Palo Alto and Santa Monica.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Traffic to Simon malls is down along the US border, despite the weak dollar
Otherwise, visits to the REIT’s malls are up slightly compared to last year, CEO David Simon told analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Anthropologie upgrades Maeve private label to stand-alone brand
Maeve will have its own social channels and stores, with its first branded retail concept opening this fall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Tapestry completes Stuart Weitzman sale to Caleres
With the departure of the footwear brand, the Coach parent company will focus on its handbag brands, which have proven to be a better fit.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Retail job cuts spike nearly 250% from last year
A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report points to tariffs and broader economic uncertainty as the catalysts driving a retail workforce contraction.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Ace Hardware opens 1.5M-square-foot retail support center
The facility is centrally located in Kansas City, Missouri, as a means to quickly deliver products to the company’s 5,000 locally owned stores.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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US to install country-specific tariffs
The National Retail Federation said the higher levies “will hurt Americans” and “impact merchandise in the coming weeks” for retailers.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Concora CreditThe loyalty power of non-prime co-brand in a cautious consumer environment
Loyalty programs are growth engines for brands, and co-branded credit cards drive up the rewards and benefits available to loyalty program members — making them powerful revenue drivers.
Aug. 4, 2025 -
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At Home store closures accelerate
The home retailer is conducting closing sales at six new locations, building on the 26 first announced when it filed for bankruptcy in June.
By Dani James • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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Skechers debuts ‘SKX Full-Court Press’ basketball shoes
The footwear brand tapped LA Sparks star Rickea Jackson to debut the shoe at the start of the WNBA season and showcase the product in its marketing campaign.
By Howard Ruben • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Tillys, J. McLaughlin get new CEOs
Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025
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