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  • The interior of Fanatics Collectibles' London flagship
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    Fanatics Collectibles to open first flagship

    The 8,647-square-foot store, located in London, will feature brands such as Topps, Merlin, Match Attax and Bowman.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 24, 2025
  • On the brown tile floor of an indoor soccer pitch, a white scuffed up gear bag with the word PUMA sits behind a pair of blue and white soccer cleats. One cleat leans against a soccer ball.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Puma eyes ‘efficiency program,’ Adidas could cut jobs

    Puma wants to improve operations and cut costs in the name of profitability, while Adidas said its operating model is too complex.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Trendline

    The latest in experiential retail

    From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Serta Simmons completes Beautyrest brand portfolio with 2 launches

    The company is introducing collections to a portfolio that is meant to support customers at a variety of price points. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2025
  • A sign that reads "try love buy" in front of a range of beauty displays at an Ulta Beauty shop-in-shop inside of a Target.
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    Ulta Beauty chief marketer exits

    Michelle Crossan-Matos is the latest executive to announce a departure, after CEO Dave Kimbell stepped down earlier this month and Chief Merchandising Officer Monica Arnaudo said she would leave this spring.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
  • A Guitar Center signage hangs outside a storefront against a blue sky backdrop
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    Guitar Center reports preliminary 6.6% holiday season sales growth

    However, near-term debt and dampened discretionary spending could throw the company’s growth initiatives off beat, Moody’s said.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
  • An Amazon Go retail store is seen at the Amazon.com Inc. headquarters.
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    Another Amazon Go will close next month

    The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.

    By Brett Dworski • Jan. 24, 2025
  • The storefront of Books Inc. in Alameda, California.
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    Books Inc. files for Chapter 11

    The California-based retailer said the pandemic kicked off years of falling revenue and rising costs. It will close at least one store but stay in business.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
  • A view of a Vince store from outside. The sign is visible as well as three mannequins through the window.
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    Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns

    Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 23, 2025
  • Cars parked in front of a retail strip center.
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    US store closures to again outpace openings this year

    Coresight Research expects some 15,000 locations to shutter in 2025, with plans already up well over 300% year over year.

    By • Jan. 23, 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 • Jan. 23, 2025
  • A Home Depot storefront with a blue sky and lawnmowers in front
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    Home Depot expands on-demand delivery services with DoorDash, Uber Eats partnerships

    The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 23, 2025
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    REI taps Nike, Athleta vet Mary Beth Laughton as CEO

    Eric Artz, who has led the outdoors retailer for six years, plans to retire at the end of March. 

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A pair of black Timberland boots is displayed on a stand above a sign that reads "nature needs heroes."
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    VF Corp. confirms further layoffs

    The company said the move, which follows a previously announced 242-person workforce reduction, is connected to its turnaround strategy.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A basketball half court featured in Skechers first performance store.
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    Skechers opens first performance flagship

    The store, located in Canada, features basketball and pickleball half-courts, as well as footwear for sports like golf and soccer.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A brick building displays two windows with "Birkenstock" above them and a front door.
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    Birkenstock brings on a new CFO as it pushes DTC strategy

    Ivica Krolo will replace Erik Massmann, who helped guide the footwear brand through its initial public offering a little over a year ago.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Adidas sales surge 24% in preliminary Q4 results

    For the full year revenue was also up double-digits, though CEO Bjørn Gulden said the brand is “not yet where we want to be long term.”

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • Costco storefront.
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    Costco workers vote to strike in less than 2 weeks

    With a master agreement with the Teamsters set to expire in 10 days, affecting 18,000 of the retailer's workers, hundreds last week held practice pickets.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
  • JJ Watt on a Peloton bike
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    Target adds Peloton apparel to online marketplace

    The fitness company continues to expand its third-party partnerships as it seeks to strengthen its turnaround momentum under a new CEO.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
  • Billowy clouds in a blue sky above a storefront.
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    Best Buy to launch third-party marketplace this summer

    The retailer previously had a marketplace, but ultimately closed down its operations after five years. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 21, 2025
  • The amphitheater at Walmart's new corporate headquarters in Arkansas.
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    Walmart opens new Arkansas corporate headquarters

    About 15,000 associates will occupy the new campus that includes collaborative work and gathering spaces, public retail, eateries and a hotel.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
  • Cars parked and driving past a store, as a couple of people walk down the city sidewalk.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker taps Sonia Syngal for board and New Balance sales hit a record

    Also joining the footwear retailer’s board is Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen. Meanwhile, New Balance landed $7.8 billion in global sales last year.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025
  • Two people in form-fitting activewear sit on a floor and look at the camera.
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    Spanx adds new activewear collection

    The line, called Spanxsmooth OnForm, features light compression and is designed for low-intensity exercise and casual dressing.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Retailers have made progress on phasing out harmful chemicals, nonprofits say

    Reports from Toxic-Free Future and Clean Production Action analyzed how companies are addressing PFAS, PVC and other chemicals of concern in plastics, packaging and more.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A delivery van on a city street.
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    Amazon to lay off 200 people in its North America retail operations

    The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.”

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A consumer dropping an old water bottle off in the mail to be returned
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    Hydro Flask maker builds inventory, bracing for tariff impact

    Helen of Troy is continuing to pursue diversified sourcing despite uncertainty around U.S. trade policies.

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 16, 2025