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    ‘A cultural shift’: Dollar Tree’s CEO on tech, AI adoption

    The discount retailer during its investor day discussed how AI has helped hiring efforts, all while some analysts questioned its pricing strategy.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    After disappointing Q3, Mattel needs a good holiday more than ever

    To mitigate tariffs, retailers are pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker, and their orders are more frequent but smaller.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Harry’s owner acquires baby care brand Coterie

    The deal adds to Mammoth Brand’s growing portfolio of brands, which also includes Flamingo, Lume and Mando.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 21, 2025
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    L’Oréal signs $4B beauty deal with Kering

    A new strategic partnership will see Creed join the L’Oréal Luxe portfolio, along with 50-year beauty licenses for Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    J.C. Penney slows declines in Q2, swings to profit

    The struggling department store said it was able to mitigate higher distribution costs and tariffs through better markdown management.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Saks Global Q2 revenue slumps, loss widens amid inventory woes

    Some vendors are still owed money, and a number have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power

    Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains, as unit sales were down in some categories, according to Circana research.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Ulta appoints new CFO

    Christopher DelOrefice will take on the role in December, allowing interim CFO Chris Lialios to return to being senior vice president and controller.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Levi’s says it could double its US store count

    The company runs nearly 460 Levi’s locations in the Americas and will soon run 14 Beyond Yoga stores.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Designer Brands CFO to exit

    Jared Poff will depart after a decade with the shoe company, leaving it to search for a successor and tap an interim principal financial officer.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

    The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Lowe’s closes on deal to acquire Foundation Building Materials

    The deal better positions the home improvement retailer with its professional customers. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces franchise plan

    The company suggested franchisees use a platform it’s invested in to tokenize assets, potentially in lieu of traditional small business government financing.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Nike CEO touts ‘tangible progress’ as revenue rises 1% in Q1

    Three priority areas — running, North America and wholesale — all posted growth in the quarter.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    De minimis elimination strains Lululemon’s fulfillment model

    The retailer expects a $240 million gross profit hit this year stemming from tariffs and the end of the duty exemption.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime membership allegations

    The online retailer didn't admit to any wrongdoing regarding the FTC's accusation that the company duped customers into signing up for memberships and then made it difficult to cancel.

    By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 26, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Muji launches skin care and Arc’teryx aims for $5B in sales

    The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Carter’s adopts poison pill after hedge fund amasses nearly 17% of shares

    The children’s apparel retailer moved to avert a hostile takeover after an investment firm disclosed its stock purchase to federal regulators.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Office Depot owner to go private for $1B

    The ODP Corporation has agreed to be bought by an affiliate of private equity group Atlas Holdings for $28 per share in cash.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs

    After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Claire’s acquisition closes with plans for smaller store footprint

    Ames Watson wants to keep the piercing retailer's mall locations relevant through upgraded merchandising, piercing services and store concepts.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Rent the Runway says its CX efforts are paying off. The financials aren’t as rosy.

    The clothing rental company saw active subscriber growth and improved NPS, but reported a net loss of $26.4 million and increased prices for subscriptions.

    By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Love Your Melon to relaunch after founder reacquires brand

    Zachary Quinn bought back the company, known for its beanie caps, that Win Brands Group acquired in 2022.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Kirkland’s to convert all stores to Bed Bath & Beyond, pivot to wholesale

    The home retailer will rebrand about 250 to 275 of its current locations, close the rest and open more in traditional Bed Bath & Beyond markets.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    The holidays should be OK for retailers that try hard enough

    Sustaining robust sales growth into Q4 will mean sharp vendor negotiations — and a keen understanding of the customer, analysts say.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025