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    Joann’s future a mystery as Michaels snaps up IP, private labels

    The move comes amid growing interest in fabrics and sewing at Michaels, but it’s not clear what it means for the Joann brand.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Shoe Carnival CEO: Shoe Station is the ‘future of our store base’

    The company announced that its Shoe Station banner will represent over 80% of its store fleet by 2027.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    How marketplaces are evolving

    From regulation and counterfeits to the launch of new platforms, here's where marketplaces are cropping up in retail.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility

    The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.

    By Kelly Stroh • June 5, 2025
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    Peloton launches peer-to-peer resale platform

    The exercise company launched a beta version of Peloton Repowered in select metro areas, offering special discounts to buyers and sellers. 

    By Dani James • June 4, 2025
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    Big Lots to reopen nearly 80 more stores

    Set to open Thursday, the locations bring the total number of reopened stores to 219 under new owner Variety Wholesalers.

    By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2025
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    Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says

    The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2025
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    Wealthier consumers flock to Dollar Tree in Q1

    The discounter, which is better positioned against rival Dollar General without its Family Dollar unit, is expanding a multiprice strategy to more stores.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Shrink down, margins up at Dollar General a year after removing nearly all self-checkout

    The discounter expects to raise prices “as a last resort” as tariffs and the economy replace lost merchandise as its major concerns.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Nike taps McDonald’s exec for chief communications officer

    Michael Gonda joins July 7 and is the latest change CEO Elliott Hill has made to the activewear brand’s leadership ranks.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret postpones earnings following security incident

    The company provided preliminary Q1 results, but a shutdown of its website during “retail’s all-important Memorial Day weekend” was a “significant problem,” according to analysts. 

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

    The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    David’s Bridal launches Generation Tux shop-in-shops

    The retailer will dedicate space to the tuxedo and suit rental company at its entire fleet by the end of the year. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2025
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    Away appoints new CEO as it expands sales channels

    President Jessica Schinazi takes on the lead position as co-founder Jen Rubio steps into an executive chair role on the board. 

    By Dani James • June 2, 2025
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    Spirit Halloween cancels season opening event due to ‘supply chain challenges’

    Although the specialty retailer did not say tariffs caused the cancellation, it did point to “international disruptions.”

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Kizik taps Nike vet as CEO

    Gareth Hosford, who held leadership positions at the athletics giant and Converse, will lead the hands-free footwear brand and its parent company.

    By Howard Ruben • June 2, 2025
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    Home Depot elevates CIO from within as AI adoption plans progress

    Angie Brown will lead technology strategy for the home improvement retail giant after a 27-year career with the company.

    By Matt Ashare • June 2, 2025
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    Saks Global rescues its holiday with $350M in new financing

    Without the infusion, the luxury department store company would struggle to pay vendors ahead of the critical season, analysts say.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    What went wrong at Target?

    The mass merchant is looking to turn around falling sales and declining customer sentiment. But first, it needs to diagnose its own problems.

    By Dani James • June 2, 2025
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    The $158B supply chain gap: why connection matters in times of uncertainty

    Uncertain times reveal supply chain fragility. Here’s how retailers can build resilient connections.

    June 2, 2025
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    Small businesses say AI hasn’t lived up to the hype

    AI provided some advantages but isn’t quite living up to its promise, according to a survey from American Express.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 30, 2025
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    Nike Chief Innovation Officer John Hoke to retire

    The executive, who served as the brand's first chief design officer, is exiting after more than 30 years as it works through a broader turnaround strategy.

    By Dani James • May 30, 2025
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    Ulta sees signs of improvement in Q1, but stays cautious

    While beauty is generally recession-proof, executives said the category is not “immune to consumer pressure” and customers could pull back.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Tariffs are likely to drive Prime Day purchases

    Consumers are looking to stock up on essentials and other goods as fears of tariff-driven price increases loom, according to a recent Tinuiti survey.

    By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2025
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    Gap Inc. braces for as much as $300M in tariff-related costs

    As import levies threaten the apparel retailer’s momentum, including a potential $150 million hit to margins, executives said pricing won’t change.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker sales fall and GameStop makes a bitcoin play

    In the lead-up to its acquisition by rival Dick’s, the athletics retailer said it saw soft traffic trends. Meanwhile, the gaming retailer’s stock fell on its latest move.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 30, 2025