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

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

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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

As The Container Store cracks down, vendors wonder about its future

Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher recently told suppliers their margins have been “artificially high” and warned that “those days are over.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2025

Target, Ulta to end partnership

The Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop concept will cease next year as both companies shift focus to retail fundamentals.

By Dani James • Aug. 14, 2025

Home Depot to close Missouri distribution center

The retailer will stock inventory at other facilities following the Oct. 26 closure, which impacts 61 employees.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 14, 2025

The Container Store chief merchant is out

Brooke Wagner was in the role for over a year and Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher has assumed her duties.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2025

Amazon brings same-day fresh grocery delivery to 1K cities and towns

The retailer will expand the service, which allows shoppers to buy perishable goods and nonfood products using a single online cart, to more than 2,300 locations by the end of 2025.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2025

Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO

Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2025

Dollar General taps Uber Eats to expand delivery

Customers can use the app to order food, beverages, personal care products, cleaning supplies and more from both the retailer and its Popshelf banner.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 13, 2025

Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role

After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2025

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

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