Walmart revenue grows as it works to absorb tariff hikes

The retailer raised its full-year net sales guidance and noted that it is seeing costs increase as it replenishes inventory post-tariff changes.

By Dani James • Aug. 21, 2025

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

Target struggles with turnaround as Q2 sales drop

The retailer needs to move "much faster," incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said Wednesday. “I know we're not realizing our full potential right now.”

By Dani James • Aug. 20, 2025

Home Depot sales up nearly 5% in Q2, reaffirms full-year outlook

The home improvement retailer notched a 1% comp sales gain, below analysts’ estimates, as consumers take on fewer large discretionary projects.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2025

Active footwear a bright spot in the first half of the year

Nevertheless, a Circana report found U.S. footwear sales fell 1% from January to June, with the fashion and outdoor categories leading the declines.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 19, 2025

Brooks Running global revenue up nearly 20% in Q2

The privately held brand is seeing sales gains, including among U.S. and Canadian customers, at a particularly volatile time for the footwear industry.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2025

Beyond rebrands to Bed Bath & Beyond

The parent company is taking on the name of one its brands at a corporate level and changing its trading symbol back to BBBY.

By Dani James • Aug. 18, 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

Dillard’s notches surprise Q2 sales gain, profits dip

Revenue rose just 1%, but that surpassed analyst expectations. Is that good news for other department stores?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 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

Gildan Activewear to buy HanesBrands for $2.2B

The deal would nearly double Gildan’s revenue, but there could be antitrust hurdles because both companies sell underwear, hosiery and shirts.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 13, 2025

On raises full-year outlook, shrugs off tariff impact

Currency changes challenged the Swiss brand in Q2, but net sales still rose with direct to consumer leading the way.

By Dani James • Aug. 12, 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

Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 12, 2025

Grove Collaborative to review strategic options as Q2 revenue declines

The company will create a working group after a shareholder pushed for a review of strategic initiatives, including a possible sale.

By Dani James • Aug. 11, 2025

5 of retail’s most impactful deals in 2025

From Skechers selling itself to numerous moves in the Beyond Inc. saga, here’s a look at the top deals during the first half of the year.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 11, 2025

Allbirds expects to lose some momentum in Q3, lowers full-year guidance

Tariffs and store closures are clouding the brand's progress, and a lot is riding on the fourth quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2025

Tariffs will halve Under Armour’s profitability this year

The retailer now anticipates an additional $100 million in tariff-related costs, even as it works to mitigate the impact of the levies.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 8, 2025

Peloton to shrink workforce by 6% in cost-cutting effort

The fitness company told its shareholders that operating expenses “remain too high, which hinders our ability to invest in our future.”

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 8, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: The ‘big shock’ at Crocs and a challenge for Dick’s Foot Locker deal

The foam footwear brand projects double-digit declines. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the FTC to “closely scrutinize” the merger.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 8, 2025

Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience

The eyewear company said the vast majority of the program’s users live within 30 minutes of one of the retailer’s 300 stores.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 7, 2025

Why Claire’s is closing 700 US stores, mulling liquidation

If a buyer doesn’t come forward, and some analysts doubt any will, the retailer is prepared to wind down its operations in North America.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2025

Claire’s files Chapter 11 with 18 stores slated to close

The retailer has struggled since its 2018 bankruptcy and isn’t well positioned for tariffs and other economic headwinds, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2025

Wayfair posts first quarterly profit in 4 years

Executives called Q2 “a resounding success” and highlighted that its marketplace model is able to keep prices consistent despite tariffs.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 5, 2025

Canada Goose monitors US trade policy as revenue improves

The retailer declined to provide guidance in the face of a shifting tariff environment, but notched sales growth in North America.

By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2025