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 • Updated 17 hours ago

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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

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

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025

As Champs reimagines stores, mall convenience meets e-commerce perks

The sports retailer’s new store concept uses technology for an experience that blends its digital and physical channels.

By Bryan Wassel • July 8, 2025

Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure

The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.

By Kaarin Moore • July 7, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy

The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.

By Kelly Stroh • July 7, 2025

Sephora taps Lyft to deliver customers to its stores

In a promotion that overlaps with Amazon's Prime Day, the ride-share company is giving out ride credits to bring shoppers to the beauty retailer’s locations.

By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2025

Best Buy taps Walgreens CIO to lead its tech organization

Neal Sample will succeed Brian Tilzer, who served as the electronics retailer’s chief digital, analytics and technology officer for seven years.

By Matt Ashare • July 2, 2025

Francesca’s veteran joins Kirkland’s as CFO amid transition to ‘Brand House Collective’

Andrea Courtois, who also had financial roles at La Senza, Lane Bryant and Lands’ End, replaces longtime Kirkland's executive Mike Madden.

By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2025

Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?

Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.

By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2025

Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition

The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.

By Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2025

Rocksbox eyes national brick-and-mortar expansion

The jewelry company, which first launched as a subscription service, recently opened a store in New York's SoHo shopping district.

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2025

Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs

The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit

At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.

By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring

Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2025

Parachute to close 19 stores this year, shift away from ‘massive storefronts’

The home linens brand plans to focus on partnerships with major retailers, including Target, though it will maintain seven storefronts.

By Dani James • June 27, 2025

Nike Virtual Studios vice president exits

Ron Faris has left the company to take a role at Disney as Nike has pulled back from some of its virtual efforts.

By Cara Salpini • June 27, 2025

The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury

Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2025

Walgreens swings to a loss ahead of Sycamore acquisition

Store closures and weak front-of-store comps led to a retail sales decline in Q3, but U.S. pharmacy and international sales were strong.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2025

Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations

Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.

By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2025

How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans

The Walmart-owned retailer is enhancing its shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2025

Walmart tests dark stores

As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2025

Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo exits

Controller Chris Lialios will take over in the interim as the retailer searches for a replacement. No reason was given for the departure.

By Cara Salpini • June 25, 2025