The Weekly Closeout: Harry Potter wand-ers into Chicago, Target beefs up partnerships

The magical store will land on the Magnificent Mile in April, while Target’s announcements included deals with Warby Parker and Champion. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 28, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies looking to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

Apparel rental site Nuuly turns profitable, aims for $500M in sales this year

All Urban Outfitters Inc. brands gained market share and customers, with shoppers still “enthusiastic rather than exuberant,” CEO Richard Hayne said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2025

Target, Warby Parker team up on eyewear shop-in-shops

The two will open five locations this year, staffed by Warby Parker employees, as a complement to Target’s existing optical business.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2025

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

Home Depot, Lowe’s notch comp gains in Q4

While the sector may be on the mend, higher interest rates and potential tariff challenges continue to pressure the market.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 27, 2025

Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2025

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

Target launches partnership with Champion

The two are teaming up five years after their last line was discontinued — this time on a 500-piece collection, with most items priced under $40.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 26, 2025

Ulta taps company vet for chief marketer role

Since January, the company has also named a new CEO and elevated Chief Store Operations Officer Amiee Bayer-Thomas to chief retail officer.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2025

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

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

Beyond slashes SKUs and vendors as Q4 revenue falls 21%

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said “the worst is absolutely 100% behind us” and that the retailer might notch a few profitable months this year.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 25, 2025

Dollar General opens distribution center in Arkansas

The North Little Rock facility will support the company’s traditional supply chain, DG Fresh network and DG Private Fleet. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 25, 2025

Walmart expands same-day delivery reach

Tech advancements are also helping the retailer bring store-fulfilled orders to more customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 25, 2025

Solo Brands CEO exits after just a year in the role

Chris Metz, who took the helm last year, had begun a full strategic review of the company’s portfolio amid declining sales.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2025

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

Ross Stores promotes from within for next CFO

William Sheehan, the company’s group senior vice president of finance, will take over when Adam Orvos retires this fall.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps on fears tariffs will fuel inflation

Consumers are “clearly bracing for a resurgence in inflation,” said Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.

By Jim Tyson • 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

Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs

China will represent less than 40% of the toymaker’s global production in 2025 — down from 50% last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 24, 2025

Why does Walmart want a shopping mall?

It could be an attempt to broaden revenue streams, plot the location of a future store or, at its simplest, take advantage of a good deal.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 24, 2025

Half of consumers would switch retailers if offered a coupon

Price-conscious shoppers are no longer hiding in the clearance section.

By Jed Dreben • Feb. 24, 2025

Store closures outpace openings amid ‘historic shift’ to service-based tenants

But the outlook isn’t all bad, as the real estate churn may open up 140 million square feet of retail space in a market where high quality storefronts are in short supply, a JLL report says.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 21, 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