Department Stores
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Universal Standard lands in Nordstrom
After launching on the department store’s website earlier in the year, the women’s apparel brand entered 20 Nordstrom stores over the weekend.
By Howard Ruben • March 24, 2025 -
Courtesy of Macy's
Macy’s moves private label focus to the home with latest launch
Dubbed Arch Studio, the brand will feature bedding, bath, kitchenware and dinnerware products at a price point of $14 to $220.
By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kohl's
Kohl’s introduces 2 private label home brands
Most products in the Miryana and Mingle & Co. lines are priced under $50 as the company places emphasis on value.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 18, 2025 -
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Macy’s plots TV series on women who shaped department stores
The show, which still needs a showrunner and cast, will be based on Julie Satow’s best-selling historical novel.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2025 -
"Interior of the historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in downtown Dallas, Texas." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Dallas leaders float ‘financially beneficial’ opportunity for Neiman Marcus, Saks Global
A consortium of city leaders hasn’t given up the fight to keep the iconic downtown Neiman Marcus store open, at least for a few more months.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2025 -
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Good American launches at Macy’s
Products from co-founder Khloé Kardashian's brand will be in nearly 80 stores this fall, as the partnership expands the department store’s denim assortment.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2025 -
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Kohl’s working to fix mistakes as Q4 sales, profits plummet
Without its Sephora shops, the department store’s holiday results would have been worse, yet the beauty partnership’s boost may be waning.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2025 -
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Deep DiveIn the battle of Saks vs. customers, vendors and Dallas — Nordstrom wins
Trouble from Texas to New York has created an opportunity for Saks Global's rivals, and led one analyst to call for new leadership.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 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 -
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Macy’s stores on the chopping block weigh on holiday sales
Thanks to revamped locations and gains at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, though, the department store continues its turnaround with some strength.
By Daphne Howland • March 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Nordstrom
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 -
"Exterior door handles with "NM" motif, Neiman Marcus flagship store, Dallas, Texas, United States." by Joe Mabel is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Saks Global: ‘Our decision to close the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store is final’
To solve a ground lease dispute that Saks had blamed for the closure, the city of Dallas worked to gain possession of the deed. A war of words has ensued.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025 -
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Nordstrom posts robust holiday quarter, CFO plans jump to Starbucks
Margins expanded and profits rose in the period, leaving the department store in good shape as it prepares to go private later this year.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: ‘Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard’
Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his loss prevention experience informs his award-winning play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship will close despite city’s intervention
Owner Saks Global had blamed the closure on a lease dispute but says its plans remain even though civic leaders have brokered a solution.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025 -
"Saks Fifth Avenue, Off 5th Outlet Factory Store , Clinton CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global
The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Dallas city, business leaders rally to save Neiman Marcus flagship
A coalition has formed to bring owner Saks Global and its lessors back to the negotiating table, declaring, “Texans are problem solvers.”
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of Dillard's
Dillard’s holiday margins shrink despite expense controls
Unlike rivals, the Southern department store enjoyed higher traffic to stores last year, but joins them in losing share to value players.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of Belk
Belk to open 2 more outlet stores in North Carolina
Customers have “come to love the concept,” which features an outlet on the first floor and a traditional Belk store on the second.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability
Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2025 -
J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer operator lays off 5% of corporate staff
About 250 people at Catalyst Brands, which also runs Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica and Lucky Brand, were let go.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas
The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling
Catherine Bloom joins the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation
Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025 -
"Dicks Sporting Goods - Great Lakes Mall Mentor, OH" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Are B malls having a moment?
Companies like Simon Property Group and Walmart are throwing money at shopping centers with empty stores, weak traffic and falling sales.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025
