Private equity firm buys controlling stake in True Religion

The deal with Acon Investments comes as the denim brand looks to diversify its product offering and expand its reach.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025

Target to add 2K items to wellness assortment

The retailer will price more than half of the products under $10 and hundreds will be exclusives.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 9, 2025

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A look at the 2024 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’

The new entity features other labels owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by Sparc Group. Investors include Shein and mall REITs Simon and Brookfield.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2025

REI shutters experiences business, eliminating hundreds of jobs

More than 400 employees will be let go as part of the decision. CEO Eric Artz said the 40-year-old experiences division was unprofitable.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2025

Shoes for Crews names CEO

Chris Quinn is succeeding former chief executive Donald Watros who retired after serving in the role since 2017.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 8, 2025

Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets

The retail giant said it will miss its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 8, 2025

Perfect Moment seeks global expansion through agency partnerships

The luxury ski brand is working to grow its international wholesale presence as it faces a potential delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 8, 2025

8 retail trends to watch in 2025

Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds. From increased attention on DEI efforts to the shifting nature of DTC, this is what we’ll be following in 2025.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025

Sodexo plans nearly 100 tech-forward campus c-stores

“Food Hive” locations can feature cashless payment options and an assortment of goods from local businesses.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 7, 2025

Instacart links with Samsung on shoppable fridge tech

The multi-year partnership will allow people to order groceries from the screens of select Samsung refrigerators.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 7, 2025

Carter’s parent names interim leader as CEO retires

Michael Casey will step down after 15 years in the top spot, while Chief Financial and Operating Officer Richard Westenberger will lead in the interim.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 7, 2025

Joann closes smattering of locations across US

The stores are being shuttered as part of “routine store location evaluation and optimization,” according to a company spokesperson.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 7, 2025

J.C. Penney hires agency Mischief, seeking bigger creative swings

Disruptor shop Mischief is tasked with developing a new creative platform and delivering bold marketing for the department store chain. 

By Peter Adams • Jan. 7, 2025

Ulta names Kecia Steelman CEO

Steelman, formerly chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, takes the role as Dave Kimbell retires.

By Kaarin Moore , Cara Salpini • Updated Jan. 7, 2025

Mexico restricts duty-free apparel imports

The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and third-party logistics providers using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%

The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2025

Retailers lost $103B in fraudulent returns and claims in 2024

Fraudulent returns accounted for about 15% of the projected $685 billion in returns last year, per a recent report from Appriss Retail and Deloitte.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 3, 2025

Walmart forced delivery workers to pay fees to access their earnings, federal agency alleges

A lawsuit by the CFPB claims that the retailer and Branch Messenger illegally opened accounts for Spark drivers and then deposited their pay into these accounts without their consent.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 3, 2025

Did Costco just reset the narrative around DEI?

In contrast to a slew of companies, the warehouse retailer has forcefully rejected an anti-DEI shareholder proposal as bad for business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Vera Bradley urged to sell and Fleet Feet makes an acquisition

Fund 1 Investments in a letter pushed the accessories brand to consider strategic alternatives, while the footwear retailer bought South Sound Running.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 3, 2025

Perfect Corp expands into luxury fashion with Wannaby acquisition

The company was acquired from Farfetch so Perfect Corp can broaden its virtual try-on capabilities into categories like shoes, bags and apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 2, 2025

What Amazon is doing to fight fake reviews

Reviews are a cornerstone of Amazon’s business, so it is pushing back with strict policies, proactive detection and enforcement action.

By Kristen Doerer • Jan. 2, 2025

Amazon boosts recycled content, reduces inks for device packaging

In addition to the sustainability measures for Kindle, Echo and Fire TV products, the company added a tactile feature to aid consumers with visual impairments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 2, 2025

Big Lots’ new deal could keep up to 400 stores open

Under the transaction, Variety Wholesalers would acquire at least 200 stores and up to two distribution centers, saving jobs in the process.

By Stephanie Arnold • Dec. 30, 2024

These 5 retailers closed stores in 2024

In ‘a very difficult business,’ retail store closings typically signal more about an individual company than the industry overall, one analyst says.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 27, 2024