Depop names permanent CEO

Peter Semple, who officially takes the helm on Friday, has been serving in the role on an interim basis since May.

By Howard Ruben • July 28, 2025

Ulta Beauty eyes AI agents amid growth plans

The company is working on the tech foundation to enable adoption, which it hopes will lead to improved employee and customer experiences. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 28, 2025

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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

Hoka brick-and-mortar stores ‘the primary venue for full-price sales’

With the brand’s customers tending to look for price breaks online, Deckers is looking to expand retail partnerships as well as its own stores.

By Daphne Howland • July 25, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Phlur gets acquired and American Eagle’s stock soars

Private equity firm TSG Consumer will acquire the fragrance brand in a deal that keeps Phlur Creative Director Chriselle Lim in her role.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 25, 2025

Walmart bets big on AI with ‘super agent’ strategy

The retailer is centralizing AI capabilities to avoid fragmentation, noting that the technology is already being utilized by 900,000 associates.

By Dani James • July 25, 2025

Mattel to keep roughly half of US toys below $20

Even as net sales fell 6% in Q2, the company’s CEO doesn’t see consumers as any more price sensitive compared to a year ago.

By Kaarin Moore • July 25, 2025

Guitar Center brings AI assistant to the store floor

The Rig Advisor tool compares gear in real time and provides live inventory updates.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • July 24, 2025

Tractor Supply to ramp up store openings, with plans for 100 new locations next year

Buoyed by a strong Q2, the rural retailer reiterated its outlook for the year, including strength in the top and bottom lines.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2025

Centric Brands names president of kids’ division

Rob Smith, founder of The Phluid Project, comes with leadership experience from Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.

By Howard Ruben • July 23, 2025

Amazon snaps up AI wearables company Bee

The e-commerce giant said the deal, for an undisclosed amount, has yet to close. 

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2025

Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The company also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

By Philip Neuffer • July 23, 2025

Vuori plots international growth with 15 stores

The activewear brand, which will open two locations this fall, has expanded its e-commerce presence to an additional 11 countries as it looks to grow overseas.

By Cara Salpini • July 22, 2025

Ernesta opens New Jersey showroom as it expands its offline presence

The store in Summit marks the DTC rug brand’s fourth location opened this year.

By Howard Ruben • July 22, 2025

Consumer ire over delivery mishaps shifts from shippers to merchants

E-commerce retailers are struggling to meet consumers’ rising expectations for faster delivery, according to InsureShield Shipping Insurance.

By Michael Brady • July 22, 2025

Lululemon expands to Italy with first store in Milan

The opening, which came years later than initially planned, is part of a broader international expansion strategy as growth stalls in the U.S.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2025

Function of Beauty names new CEO

Monica Belsito was chief marketing officer at Sabra Dipping Company and, before that, founding CMO at feminine products company Lola.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025

Apparel, department stores struggling the most under US trade policy, analysis shows

A pause in some tariffs lessens the profitability hit, but costs are higher and “the consumer environment remains difficult,” Moody’s Ratings said.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2025

Walmart cuts market coordinator role

The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.

By Dani James • July 21, 2025

Why modern stores need smarter networks

Retailers need networks capable of supporting expanded technology as consumers increasingly demand personalized shopping experiences.

July 21, 2025

Saks Global struggles continue as Q1 sales, profit decline

The company beat its own expectations and says it’s making progress, though analysts warn it’s losing customers to Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Rhode’s road to growth and department store sales wobble

The Hailey Bieber-founded beauty brand could soon reach $500 million, while the department store sector fell in June.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 18, 2025

Sur La Table taps Gap Inc. veteran as president

Dan Goldman led brand strategy across the Banana Republic and Athleta banners, as well as corporate strategy and development at the broader company.

By Howard Ruben • July 18, 2025

Nordstrom names Dollar General exec Kelly Dilts CFO

The appointment comes shortly after the department store went private through a deal with the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool.

By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2025

Lowe’s links end-user feedback loop to AI tool improvements

The home improvement retailer has been expanding AI access to employees and tweaking tools with stakeholder input in mind. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 18, 2025

Nike’s VP of AI is leaving

Jason Loveland is exiting just weeks after the activewear giant’s vice president of virtual studios announced his departure.

By Cara Salpini • July 17, 2025