Department Stores
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Nordstrom welcomes SkinSpirit to NYC flagship
The medical aesthetic company will provide skin care and injectable services, as the department store expands the offerings at its Manhattan location.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 5, 2025 -
"Exterior door handles with "NM" motif, Neiman Marcus flagship store, Dallas, Texas, United States." by Joe Mabel is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Saks Global: ‘Our decision to close the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store is final’
To solve a ground lease dispute that Saks had blamed for the closure, the city of Dallas worked to gain possession of the deed. A war of words has ensued.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025 -
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Nordstrom posts robust holiday quarter, CFO plans jump to Starbucks
Margins expanded and profits rose in the period, leaving the department store in good shape as it prepares to go private later this year.
By Daphne Howland • March 4, 2025 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: ‘Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard’
Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his loss prevention experience informs his award-winning play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship will close despite city’s intervention
Owner Saks Global had blamed the closure on a lease dispute but says its plans remain even though civic leaders have brokered a solution.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025 -
"Saks Fifth Avenue, Off 5th Outlet Factory Store , Clinton CT" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Neiman Marcus deal triggers another round of layoffs at Saks Global
The company in July also downsized operations in anticipation of the $2.7 billion acquisition, which closed at the end of last year.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Dallas city, business leaders rally to save Neiman Marcus flagship
A coalition has formed to bring owner Saks Global and its lessors back to the negotiating table, declaring, “Texans are problem solvers.”
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of Dillard's
Dillard’s holiday margins shrink despite expense controls
Unlike rivals, the Southern department store enjoyed higher traffic to stores last year, but joins them in losing share to value players.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of Belk
Belk to open 2 more outlet stores in North Carolina
Customers have “come to love the concept,” which features an outlet on the first floor and a traditional Belk store on the second.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Saks Global’s vendor trouble hints at financial vulnerability
Revenue targets depend on mending relationships with suppliers, analysts say. A memo from CEO Marc Metrick may have made things worse.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2025 -
J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer operator lays off 5% of corporate staff
About 250 people at Catalyst Brands, which also runs Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica and Lucky Brand, were let go.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2025 -
"Exterior view of historic Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas, Texas as seen from Commerce Street." by Dfwcre8tive is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Saks Global to close century-old Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas
The luxury department store's new owner will spend $100 million to renovate an anchor location at the nearby NorthPark Center mall.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Nordstrom brings on Neiman Marcus vet as director of luxury styling
Catherine Bloom joins the department store in the new role, and a Nordstrom Local location in Los Angeles will be a dedicated storefront for her clients.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation
Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025 -
"Dicks Sporting Goods - Great Lakes Mall Mentor, OH" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Are B malls having a moment?
Companies like Simon Property Group and Walmart are throwing money at shopping centers with empty stores, weak traffic and falling sales.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Simon Property Group turns to ‘B’ malls for growth
Over the next two years, the real estate investment trust will work to make upgrades and fill empty spaces at lower-performing centers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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J.C. Penney launches business-to-business website for bulk orders
The department store has a new digital tool that offers its catalog and personalized product support to companies and nonprofits.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Courtesy of Nordstrom
Nordstrom turns to notable New Yorkers for its second NYC campaign installment
New York is a critical market for retailers, one that Nordstrom wants to celebrate while highlighting the services at its flagship store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Updated Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: A new retail apocalypse?
The team discusses a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025 — and what that really means.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Kohl’s cuts 10% of corporate workforce
The downsizing follows store closure plans and will mostly entail eliminating open roles, with layoffs impacting fewer than 200 people.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Courtesy of Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale’s releases ‘The White Lotus’-themed apparel collection
It’s not the only one. Banana Republic on the same day announced a capsule collection tied to the hit show, set to release this spring.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor
The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2025 -
Nordstrom raises 2024 guidance following holiday boost
Despite concerns going into the holiday season, the company’s namesake banner and Nordstrom Rack both reported sales and comps growth.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Macy’s doubles down on its ‘three-brand portfolio’
CEO Tony Spring said that Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury are stronger together thanks to back-end synergies.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Kohl’s announces store closures
The struggling department store said 27 locations will shutter by April and an e-commerce fulfillment center will close when its lease expires in May.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2025
