Vera Bradley CEO, CFO to depart

The company, which posted a 24% net revenue decline in the first quarter, suspended guidance and announced the creation of a strategy and transformation committee.

By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025

Ashley’s new Las Vegas store is its largest in North America

The location boasts an 88,000-square-foot showroom and a 218,000 square-foot warehouse, and is meant to be a community hub.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2025

Explore the 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Checkout-free payments may yet rise

Rapidly advancing AI could let cashierless payment companies succeed where Grabango failed, industry insiders and observers say.

By Patrick Cooley • June 11, 2025

Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach

Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2025

GameStop sales drop in key categories amid ongoing strategic shift

However, the company swung to a net income in Q1 and reported an improvement in its operating loss.

By Dani James • June 11, 2025

Franchise Group exits Chapter 11

The company leaves bankruptcy having sold The Vitamin Shoppe, shut down American Freight and restructured its remaining banners under a new entity.

By Howard Ruben • June 11, 2025

Marks & Spencer restores some online-order operations following cyberattack

The department store chain was one of the first targets in an international spree of attacks disrupting retailers.

By David Jones • June 11, 2025

Amazon delivery robots offer $7.1B annual savings opportunity: report

The tech could position Amazon retail as an AI play, according to Bank of America Securities analysts.

By Alexei Alexis • June 11, 2025

Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August

The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region. 

By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025

Designer Brands pulls guidance but is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about back to school, holiday

Tariffs have scrambled supply and demand more than anticipated. But its confusing value proposition isn’t helping, one analyst says.

By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2025

DTC footwear brand Oofos opens first stores

A location in Virginia has already opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.

By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2025

Dollar General expands home offering with celebrity brands, designers

The company is focusing on affordable prices from recognizable, national brands, including Ki by Kathy Ireland. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2025

Bark eyes price increases to offset tariffs

The company delivered its first adjusted EBITDA positive year, after the company “lost $58 million and burned nearly $200 million in cash” three years ago, according to its CEO.

By Kaarin Moore • June 10, 2025

Amazon confirms layoffs in books business

A move to streamline some roles affects fewer than 100 people and doesn’t reflect downsizing in the books organization, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • June 9, 2025

Ollie’s takeover of Big Lots leases ‘off to a very strong start’

The company took over dozens of leases at the start of the year, and openings have been “smoother than we had anticipated,” executives said. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 9, 2025

Retail job cuts surge in 2025’s first half

In the U.S., job losses were up 274% from last year, while hiring plans remain “historically low,” according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Howard Ruben • June 9, 2025

Kirkland’s appoints UpWest, Richer Poorer vet as COO

James Schisler takes on oversight of the home retailer’s operations. Meanwhile, Beyond has tapped a former Kirkland’s CEO for the board.

By Dani James • June 9, 2025

Petco reaffirms full-year guidance even as Q1 sales fall

While its owned brands are more directly exposed to tariffs, executives said the retailer can deliver on its outlook if levies remain at current levels.

By Caroline Jansen • June 9, 2025

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2025

Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet

The plus-size apparel retailer already keeps about 60% of sales and customers from shuttered locations, and plans to invest in retention efforts. 

By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2025

Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US

As the retailer plans modest tariff-induced price hikes, CEO Calvin McDonald said U.S. shoppers are growing more "discerning" than those in Canada.

By Cara Salpini • June 6, 2025

Five Below CFO exits as Q1 sales jump 20%

COO Kenneth Bull will serve as interim financial chief while the company continues to focus on assortment newness. 

By Dani James • June 6, 2025

Joann’s future a mystery as Michaels snaps up IP, private labels

The move comes amid growing interest in fabrics and sewing at Michaels, but it’s not clear what it means for the Joann brand.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025

Shoe Carnival CEO: Shoe Station is the ‘future of our store base’

The company announced that its Shoe Station banner will represent over 80% of its store fleet by 2027.

By Kaarin Moore • June 5, 2025

Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility

The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.

By Kelly Stroh • June 5, 2025