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

Explore the Trendline➔

The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and pricing. 

By Retail Dive staff

PetSmart hires former Walmart exec as chief commercial officer

Jesica Duarte, who joins the pet retailer with more than 30 years of leadership experience, also worked at J.C. Penney and Estée Lauder.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 6, 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

Retail buyers are reacting to tariffs with AI and early orders

A Deloitte report found the industry is using the tech to navigate a shifting trade environment — and making holiday buys two months earlier than last year.

By Dani James • Aug. 6, 2025

Framebridge expands footprint with 6 planned California stores

The DTC framing company recently opened its first two stores in the state, in Palo Alto and Santa Monica.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 5, 2025

Traffic to Simon malls is down along the US border, despite the weak dollar

Otherwise, visits to the REIT’s malls are up slightly compared to last year, CEO David Simon told analysts.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2025

Anthropologie upgrades Maeve private label to stand-alone brand

Maeve will have its own social channels and stores, with its first branded retail concept opening this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2025

Tapestry completes Stuart Weitzman sale to Caleres

With the departure of the footwear brand, the Coach parent company will focus on its handbag brands, which have proven to be a better fit.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 4, 2025

Retail job cuts spike nearly 250% from last year

A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report points to tariffs and broader economic uncertainty as the catalysts driving a retail workforce contraction. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2025

Ace Hardware opens 1.5M-square-foot retail support center

The facility is centrally located in Kansas City, Missouri, as a means to quickly deliver products to the company’s 5,000 locally owned stores. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 4, 2025

US to install country-specific tariffs

The National Retail Federation said the higher levies “will hurt Americans” and “impact merchandise in the coming weeks” for retailers.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 4, 2025

The loyalty power of non-prime co-brand in a cautious consumer environment

Loyalty programs are growth engines for brands, and co-branded credit cards drive up the rewards and benefits available to loyalty program members — making them powerful revenue drivers.

Aug. 4, 2025

At Home store closures accelerate

The home retailer is conducting closing sales at six new locations, building on the 26 first announced when it filed for bankruptcy in June. 

By Dani James • Aug. 1, 2025

Skechers debuts ‘SKX Full-Court Press’ basketball shoes

The footwear brand tapped LA Sparks star Rickea Jackson to debut the shoe at the start of the WNBA season and showcase the product in its marketing campaign.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 1, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Tillys, J. McLaughlin get new CEOs

Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025

Best Buy to pilot Ikea shop-in-shops

This year, the home retailer will make some of its services and products available at another business in the U.S. for the first time.

By Dani James • July 31, 2025

The Backroom: What’s next for Target?

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2025

First stand-alone Martha Stewart stores open, starting in Dubai

Owner Marquee Brands soon plans to open additional locations in India, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

By Kaarin Moore • July 31, 2025

Adidas braces for $230M tariff hit in the back half of the year

Nevertheless, the sportswear giant maintained its outlook and said it has yet to see consumer demand weaken.

By Cara Salpini • July 30, 2025

Nearly 120 J.C. Penney stores sold to private equity for under $950M

Executives for a trust that has worked for four years to sell the property defended the price and said a January deadline was looming.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2025

Athleta brings on Nike veteran to reboot stalled turnaround

Maggie Gauger spent more than two decades at Nike, including leading women’s in North America, and replaces Chris Blakeslee next month.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond to accept old coupons at new store

Through The Brand House Collective, legacy coupons will be accepted at a new Bed Bath & Beyond store in Tennessee next month.

By Dani James • July 28, 2025

Ty Haney is back at Outdoor Voices, this time with a new collection

The founder reassembled her brand’s original creative team and has been working for nine months on the latest collection. 

By Cara Salpini • Updated July 30, 2025

The biggest culprit in shrink is in the store — but it’s probably not a criminal

Inefficiencies in store operations cause more inventory loss than organized retail crime, which has been the industry’s focus in recent years.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2025