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Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas to stay open through the holidays
Parent company Saks Global, in concert with the city, is evaluating alternate plans for the location as a potential art, fashion or entertainment destination.
By Kaarin Moore • March 31, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: GameStop pays for CEO’s security, layoffs at Mattel
The gaming retailer paid nearly $270,000 last year for Ryan Cohen’s executive security, while the toy company laid off 120 workers at its headquarters.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 28, 2025 -
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The latest in experiential retail
From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.
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‘Please, no hot sauce’: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary on today’s retail startups
In addition to the category he never wants to see again, O’Leary also highlighted a marketing channel he thinks all brands should be contemplating.
By Cara Salpini • March 27, 2025 -
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Levi’s CEO: ‘If the wallet’s tighter, then we have to work harder’
Pickier shoppers just means higher execution is needed from the denim brand, Michelle Gass said. But a little help from Beyoncé never hurts.
By Cara Salpini • March 27, 2025 -
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Vitamin Shoppe debuts ‘Hometown’ store concept
The shop-in-shops, which are in markets like Los Angeles and Houston, feature brands with local connections.
By Howard Ruben • March 26, 2025 -
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J.C. Penney embraces social-first marketing with VaynerMedia hire
The department store chain will take advantage of services like a social influencer seeding offering intended to boost relevance.
By Peter Adams • March 26, 2025 -
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Gap Inc. CEO: ‘If you’re relevant enough it eventually drives revenue’
One of the most-watched turnarounds in retail started with a long look back at its past, Richard Dickson said at Shoptalk Spring.
By Cara Salpini • March 26, 2025 -
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Inside H&M’s digital relaunch and approach to multichannel experiences
Head of Digital Jenn Volk explains how the retailer reimagined digital to increase brand storytelling around moments like its Charli XCX collaboration.
By Chris Kelly • March 25, 2025 -
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Lowe’s promotes new private label during spring sales event
The home improvement retailer announced the return of its annual Springfest event, which features its new owned brand Lowe’s Essentials.
By Howard Ruben • March 24, 2025 -
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Target adds 2,000 products to baby assortment
The revamp is the latest over the last year as the retailer focuses on newness to grow share across its merchandising portfolio.
By Nate Delesline III • March 21, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Vera Bradley sells Pura Vida and Edible Brands enters the hemp industry
Vera Bradley will offload the bracelet brand two years after taking full ownership, and the Edible Arrangements company expands its horizons.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 21, 2025 -
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Walmart expands premium beauty options
The retail giant also announced the four brands that will participate in its third beauty accelerator program, Walmart Start.
By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2025 -
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QVC Group taps media vet as chief growth officer
The live shopping pioneer hired Alex Wellen to steer its growth as it adapts to the ever-evolving social media and streaming era.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2025 -
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Inside Puma’s new brand positioning and largest global campaign to date
The sportswear company will increase marketing investments by 40% in support of “Go Wild,” a campaign that reworks Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”
By Chris Kelly • March 20, 2025 -
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Amazon uses Big Spring Sale to promote Amazon Haul
As part of the event, which returns next week, the retail giant is offering 50% off purchases from its Temu-like competitor.
By Nate Delesline III • March 19, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Wayfair plots second large-format store
The 150,000-square-foot location is set to open next year in Atlanta and adds to the online home goods retailer’s growing footprint.
By Howard Ruben • March 17, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Hanes jumps into athleisure, iRobot has ‘substantial doubts’ about its future
The underwear brand launched Hanes Moves, while the Roomba creator said the company is undergoing a strategic review.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 14, 2025 -
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Bath & Body Works introduces new store design
Gingham+ features an updated layout, tech and larger aisles as the company caters more to the Gen Z demographic.
By Kaarin Moore • March 13, 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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Rare Beauty’s chief marketer on winning Gen Z through community-oriented marketing
At SXSW, Katie Welch talked about the yearslong route to Rare Beauty launching a brand campaign and why community is a two-way street.
By Peter Adams • March 12, 2025 -
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Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering
The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2025 -
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Andie launches incubator program
The DTC brand, known for its swimwear, introduced the initiative to provide resources to early stage, women-led businesses.
By Howard Ruben • March 11, 2025
