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Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering
The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2025 -
KNS International acquires Birdies
Bianca Gates, co-founder of the DTC footwear brand, will join KNS as brand president.
By Nate Delesline III • March 11, 2025 -
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Courtesy of DHL
TrendlineInside retail supply chains
Companies look to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management.
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Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast
A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.
By Phil Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
Dick’s plots ‘significant investments’ in stores, digital as winning streak continues
Technology and marketing will see more capital as the sporting goods retailer looks to take more share in e-commerce and grow its footwear business.
By Cara Salpini • March 11, 2025 -
Academy Sports and Outdoors names former At Home exec CIO
Sumit Anand also previously worked as the senior vice president of business and technology transformation at Signet Jewelers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2025 -
Skin care brand Futurewise is shutting down
The company, which entered Target just two years ago, will no longer accept orders on its website after March 24.
By Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2025 -
Ross opens 19 stores in March
The retailer opened 16 Ross Dress for Less and three DD’s Discounts locations on a path to 90 new stores this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2025 -
Costco CFO says 50-cent wage increase poses expense ‘headwind’
Gary Millerchip said Thursday that Costco will continue looking for ways to offset the expected impact of its new employee agreement on SG&A.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 11, 2025 -
Hudson’s Bay Co. cites Trump tariffs in bankruptcy filing
The department store company, which also runs Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th stores in Canada, will exit the process with a smaller footprint.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2025 -
Beyond names Marcus Lemonis principal executive officer
Dave Nielsen left the role effective Monday. The company also named a COO and elevated its CFO to president.
By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2025 -
Retrieved from U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on February 28, 2025
Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action
“I've never seen cargo theft this prevalent,” Robert Howell, chief supply chain officer at Academy Sports and Outdoors, said during a hearing.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 10, 2025 -
Wayfair lays off 340 tech employees
The company also plans to close its Technology Development Center in Austin, Texas.
By Caroline Jansen • March 7, 2025 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Trade groups sound the alarm on tariffs, L’Oréal sells Carol’s Daughter
RILA, NRF and AAFA all raised red flags about President Trump’s trade policies, while the beauty conglomerate sold the brand it bought a decade ago.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 7, 2025 -
Walgreens to be acquired in $10B take-private deal
The struggling retail pharmacy chain's nearly 100-year run as a public company could end following an agreement to be purchased by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2025 -
Home Depot appoints exec to drive growth with professional customers
Michael Rowe has served with the retailer for nearly 20 years, including as vice president of online, marketing and contractor services for its Canadian arm.
By Howard Ruben • March 7, 2025 -
Adidas: There is ‘not one Yeezy shoe left in our inventory’
CEO Bjørn Gulden also confirmed 500 jobs at its headquarters are now “obsolete” as it looks to localize operations.
By Cara Salpini • March 7, 2025 -
Trump extends pause on Mexico, Canada tariffs for some goods
Imports from the countries that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.
By Phil Neuffer • March 7, 2025 -
Longtime Tempur Sealy exec named president of Mattress Firm
Steve Rusing, a 30-year veteran of Tempur Sealy, will take over on Monday as newly formed parent Somnigroup International pursues growth.
By Nate Delesline III • March 7, 2025 -
David’s Bridal wants to be a retail, AI and media powerhouse. And named a new CEO to lead the way
Kelly Cook is now chief executive as the bridal retailer evolves into an asset-light company and enters its “Aisle to Algorithm” era.
By Kaarin Moore • March 6, 2025 -
Dollar Tree names Express vet CFO
Stewart Glendinning, former CEO of the apparel retailer, first came to the company in January to lead a review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar banner.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2025 -
Target plans multiyear merchandise revamp as store openings slow
The retailer will expand assortments in areas like gaming and home, part of a five-year strategic plan to drive more than $15 billion in growth.
By Daphne Howland • March 5, 2025 -
Foot Locker to refresh 300 stores this year
The retailer will also open 80 of its reimagined store concept in 2025. The changes come alongside hundreds of closures over the years.
By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2025 -
Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices
The consumer electronics retailer saw sales fall and profits plunge in both its fourth quarter and full year.
By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2025 -
Nordstrom welcomes SkinSpirit to NYC flagship
The medical aesthetic company will provide skin care and injectable services, as the department store expands the offerings at its Manhattan location.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 5, 2025 -
Rodan and Fields partners with Ulta
Products from the direct-to-consumer skin care company are now available at 150 Ulta stores nationwide and on its website.
By Kaarin Moore • March 5, 2025