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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 -
Trendline
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.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from Sportsman's Warehouse on June 23, 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 -
Column
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