Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

Brandy Richardson was most recently at Tailored Brands and joins the luxury retailer at a financially tricky time.

By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2025

Target commercial chief rolls out return to office plan

Executive Rick Gomez told some Twin Cities commercial employees to work from headquarters three days a week starting in September.

By Dani James • July 17, 2025

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

By Retail Dive staff

Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

The problem is growing, though the full impact is unclear, according to speakers at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday.

By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2025

Bark receives second noncompliance warning from NYSE in less than 2 years

The online pet company said it is exploring all possible options, including a reverse stock split.

By Howard Ruben • July 16, 2025

Kohl’s appoints digital chief amid turnaround plan

Retail veteran Arianne Parisi will join the company on July 28, reporting to interim CEO Michael Bender.

By Roberto Torres • July 16, 2025

La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 16, 2025

L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO

Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.

By Daphne Howland • July 15, 2025

Retail vacancy rates edge up as rents edge down in Q2

The U.S. retail vacancy rate rose 10 basis points from Q1 to 4.3%, though availability remains tight, especially in booming markets like Texas.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2025

Walgreens shareholders approve $10B Sycamore acquisition

The transaction, expected to close in Q3 or Q4, will take the company private after nearly 100 years as a public company.

By Howard Ruben • July 14, 2025

Target to open 8 new stores this summer

The mass retailer, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, will unveil three locations that exceed its standard 125,000 square feet.

By Dani James • July 14, 2025

Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

The retailer promoted from within, naming Brian Burnett chief merchandise officer and placing Molly Hartney in the new role of chief digital officer.

By Howard Ruben • July 11, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Big 5 Sporting Goods sold, NRF goes up against New York

The retailer was acquired by Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation took aim at New York's new law requiring algorithmic pricing disclosures.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 11, 2025

Nike names 21-year veteran Aaron Cain CEO of Converse

Jared Carver is leaving the role after just two years, but will stay on for a transition period through the end of the month.

By Cara Salpini • July 11, 2025

Ulta Beauty breaks into the UK with Space NK acquisition

The deal adds 83 stores to its portfolio and gives the beauty powerhouse a strong foothold in the U.K. market.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2025

De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027

Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill the president signed on Friday.

By Max Garland • July 10, 2025

Small business isn’t quitting checks

The paper check will persist for decades for small companies, despite the growth of digital payments, BillGO’s CEO predicts.

By Justin Bachman • July 9, 2025

Another Saks Global stores exec is out

John Antonini leaves after more than 25 years at Saks Fifth Avenue and just a few months into a newly created position centered on store growth.

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025

Eastside Golf opens first store

The brand launched the store at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in partnership with Paradies Lagardère, which operates travel retail and the PGA Tour stores.

By Howard Ruben • July 9, 2025

S&P Global Ratings downgrades Saks, warns latest financing deal is ‘tantamount to a default’

Saks Global emphasized that there’s no default related to its new agreement with bondholders, calling the rating updates “common and expected with transactions like these.”

By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2025

Lululemon increasing markdowns at ‘alarming rates’ as momentum fades

In a research note, Jefferies analysts called out inconsistent pricing for identical items and the consequences of attempts to lure younger shoppers.

By Dani James • July 9, 2025

Dollar Tree completes $1B sale of Family Dollar

The discount retailer sold the banner to private equity firms more than a decade after acquiring it for about $8.5 billion.

By Dani James • July 9, 2025

Why Dick’s Foot Locker acquisition is a big bet on Nike

Foot Locker took a big hit when Nike started pulling away from wholesale partners. But if the brand makes a comeback — and gets product innovation firing again — Foot Locker’s fortunes could change.

By Cara Salpini • July 9, 2025

Stores remain dominant, even as digital, AI shopping grows

Physical retail is still the most popular channel to shop, but as AI tools become more prevalent, retailers will need to rethink in-person offerings, EY’s Jon Copestake says.

By Kristen Doerer • July 8, 2025

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

Funko CEO exits after a little over a year

In the interim, the toy company appointed Michael Lunsford, who said it has "yet to achieve the full potential of Funko."

By Kaarin Moore • July 8, 2025