Levi’s to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311M

The jeans company is selling off the khakis brand to focus on its core labels. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2025

Home Depot doesn’t plan to raise prices despite tariffs

The announcement came as the home improvement retailer posted a 9.4% sales gain in Q1 and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

By Caroline Jansen • May 20, 2025

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Pottery Barn plans to expand to the UK this fall

In addition to an e-commerce presence in the region, the home furnishings retailer will also offer its personalized design services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2025

US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

By Philip Neuffer • May 20, 2025

Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike

The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 2025

Target Circle 360 members can now shop same-day delivery with 100+ retailers

Through its Shipt service, the mass retailer will give subscribers access to same-day delivery at Petco, PetSmart, CVS, and more, all without price markups.

By Dani James • May 19, 2025

Amazon reveals new warehouse robots in push to trim manual tasks

The e-commerce giant said it plans to deploy the various technologies in the coming years as it works to boost "more high-skilled work."

By Max Garland • May 19, 2025

Bath & Body Works names Nike vet CEO

Gina Boswell is out from the top role, and Daniel Heaf — who once was the head of Nike Direct — has stepped in to lead the company.

By Kaarin Moore • May 19, 2025

Fossil’s DTC business drags down sales in Q1

The accessories brand has been working to reduce its footprint, closing 28 stores in the first quarter as part of its plan to shutter 50 locations this year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2025

Walmart family plans university to expand STEM workforce

The institution will be housed at the company’s former headquarters and is expected to welcome 1,500 undergrads and 500 nondegree learners.

By Kate Tornone • May 19, 2025

The next generation of checkout: Why retailers must evolve

Gen Z is reshaping retail checkout—flexibility isn’t optional, it’s the new expectation.

By Alison Meyer, Head of B2B Marketing, Cash App Commerce • May 19, 2025

Rite Aid sells upwards of 1K stores to CVS, Walgreens, others

CVS Health is one of the largest buyers, snapping up prescription files from hundreds of stores and fully acquiring 64 locations.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 16, 2025

Hudson’s Bay to sell IP to Canadian Tire Corp. for over $21M

CTC views the move as “patriotic” and has bid on several of the iconic retailer’s leases.

By Dani James • May 16, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s plans to refinance, Wayfair expands large-format concept

The department store intends to refinance with a $360 million offering of new senior secured notes, while the home goods retailer said another larger store is on the horizon.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 16, 2025

Walmart to pay tech company $222M over trade secret misappropriation

The decision by an Arkansas jury is the latest twist in a legal battle between the mass retailer and Zest Labs, which claims Walmart stole technology that extends produce shelf life.

By Peyton Bigora • May 16, 2025

Dick’s to acquire Foot Locker in $2.4B deal

Analysts are not sold on the deal, which adds a struggling retailer to Dick's strong portfolio, but executives expressed confidence they could turn Foot Locker around.

By Cara Salpini • May 15, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025

Ahead of summer, Target debuts 10K products with thousands priced under $20

In addition to refreshing its assortment for the warmer months ahead, the mass merchant is offering in-store events throughout June.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 15, 2025

ThredUp overhauls resale service, slashes fees

The recommerce company is taking an open-source approach, eliminating fees for branded resale shops and broadening access to its partner network.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 14, 2025

Church & Dwight acquires Touchland for $880M

The hand sanitizer brand, founded in 2018, has expanded its distribution to major retailers including Target, Ulta and Urban Outfitters.

By Howard Ruben • May 14, 2025

American Eagle Outfitters pulls guidance, writes down $75M in inventory

The preliminary Q1 results also revealed a 5% revenue decline and steep operating losses.

By Dani James • May 14, 2025

Peloton revenue slides 13% in Q3

Still, executives touted that the connected fitness company performed above the high end of its guidance range as it narrowed losses in the period.

By Caroline Jansen • May 14, 2025

FedEx, Amazon strike large-package delivery deal

The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.

By Max Garland • May 14, 2025

Walmart touts savings from continued automation efforts

The retailer predicts it will slash costs by more than 30% at its high-tech facilities by year's end, one executive said. 

By Philip Neuffer • May 14, 2025

Chewy CFO to exit

David Reeder’s departure comes after the company reported rising sales and active customer figures for 2024.

By Grace Noto • May 14, 2025