Foot Locker shareholders approve Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition

Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday the deal has received all regulatory approvals and should close Sept. 8.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Dillard’s buys a shopping mall

The department store teamed up with mixed-use developer Trademark Property Co. to acquire the 646,000-square-foot Longview Mall in Texas.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 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

Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days

The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 25, 2025

Walmart, Target tout AI plans

The two retail giants are capitalizing on sustained investment in their technology foundations even as they face economic headwinds.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 25, 2025

Burlington’s ‘reimagined’ store layout aims to make shopping easier

The off-price retailer is halfway done refreshing its fleet with an open layout, organized aisles and bold signage. 

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond battles California and Guess to go private

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the home retailer won’t open stores in the state, while the fashion company cut a deal with Authentic Brands Group. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 22, 2025

Wilson CEO to step down

Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 22, 2025

Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post

Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2025

Target fulfillment operations closure impacts 200 Indianapolis employees

A spokesperson said the retailer is adjusting what operations it performs at the facility as it continues to evolve its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2025

Abercrombie Kids adds Nordstrom, Dick’s Sporting Goods as wholesale partners

The children's brand, also available at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, is expanding its wholesale operation to reach more shoppers worldwide.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 21, 2025

Lowe’s $8.8B acquisition aims to strengthen pro business

The deal with Foundation Building Materials comes about two months after the retailer closed on its acquisition of Artisan Design Group.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 21, 2025

Claire’s strikes $140M private equity takeover deal, pauses store liquidations

The bankrupt tween accessories retailer had plans to shutter at least 700 stores — possibly twice that — and now most will remain open.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2025

EBay builds out suite of tech tools for sellers

With a number of new tools, the e-commerce giant is helping sellers simplify cost tracking and respond to messages. EBay will even give sellers automated feedback. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2025

Kohl’s adds CTO to its tech leadership lineup

The retailer brought in former Nike and J.Crew executive Steven Dee to lead all technology and information platforms.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 20, 2025

Levi’s brings on chief supply chain officer from Victoria’s Secret

Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025

Google makes payments play

The search giant has locked arms with Wise, Klarna and others to improve and expand its payments services, including in remittances and e-commerce.

By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 19, 2025

Adore Me founder out at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

Now leading the brand is Christine Vellani, who has worked in merchandising and new business at the lingerie giant for nearly six years.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2025

Mattress Firm president takes CEO reins

Now part of Somnigroup International following a merger with Tempur Sealy, the retailer is attracting DTC brands instead of losing share to them.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2025

Target and Ulta’s ‘conscious uncoupling’

A shop-in-shop deal ends as both companies get back to retail basics. Analysts weigh in on the move while Bank of America downgraded Target.

By Dani James • Aug. 18, 2025

Walmart adds Vietnam-to-US ocean shipping lane for sellers

Businesses using the retailer’s cross-border importing service can now ship goods from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, its first origin ports outside of China.

By Max Garland • Aug. 18, 2025

The new rules of retail: Shape a better future. Win real growth.

Consumers aren’t chasing brands—they’re chasing meaning. Learn five ways to meet them where it matters.

By Jorge Aguilar, Growth strategy expert at PA Consulting • Aug. 18, 2025

After nearly a decade, Ingka Group CEO to exit

The largest Ikea franchisee has tapped longtime Ikea veteran Juvencio Maeztu to succeed Jesper Brodin, effective Nov. 5.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 15, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Walmart settles $5.6M lawsuit, Target drops Halloween assortment

The consumer protection lawsuit alleged the mass retailer overcharged customers, while products from Target's spooky collection start at $1.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 15, 2025

Walmart expands 10% grocery discount for its workers

The retailer said the extension of its holiday food discount to year-round stemmed from employee feedback for simpler and more accessible perks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 14, 2025

Wholesale, back to school propel Birkenstock in Q3

Executives called tariffs “manageable” with a mix of price hikes, production efficiency and vendor negotiations, among other moves.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2025