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Calvin Klein opens flagship in SoHo
The store reestablishes the brand’s presence in the city and follows openings in Paris and Tokyo.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 15, 2025 -
Inflation, tariffs help send iRobot into bankruptcy
The Roomba-maker’s largest Chinese manufacturer has agreed to acquire the company via a Chapter 11 restructuring.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2025 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer
Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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By Andrew Donsbach • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts
The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Consumers lean on BNPL and Walmart gets excited about Anthropologie
Reliance on buy now, pay later services has ticked up during the holidays, and the big-box retailer is bringing Anthropologie to its headquarters.
By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta
Products eligible for the delivery method include grocery items, household goods and over-the-counter medicine.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2025 -
DXL, FullBeauty to merge
The companies see opportunity in an underserved and fragmented market, despite the rising use of GLP-1 drugs.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Lululemon founder decries brand ‘erosion’ as CEO prepares to exit
Chip Wilson alleged the board and Calvin McDonald oversaw years of value destruction of the brand, though most analysts praised McDonald’s tenure.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January
The executive oversaw a period of tremendous growth at the activewear giant, but exits amid falling sales in its largest region.
By Cara Salpini • Updated Dec. 11, 2025 -
New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax
Private equity firm Atlas Holdings on Wednesday completed its $1 billion acquisition of the struggling office supplies and services company.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 11, 2025 -
5 store concepts that debuted in 2025
From shop-in-shops to formats targeting Gen Z, retailers leaned into physical retail to win over consumers this year.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 11, 2025 -
Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2025 -
Collectibles now make up nearly a third of GameStop’s sales
The category was the lone bright spot in the gaming retailer's top-line results, as hardware and software both declined.
By Dani James • Dec. 10, 2025 -
L.L. Bean keeps opening more stores
With this year's seven new locations exceeding expectations, the outdoor retailer will add eight more in 2026 and plans at least that many in 2027.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 10, 2025 -
Target unveils SoHo store concept featuring curated beauty, apparel
The updated New York City location aims to recapture the retailer’s merchandising authority with influencer-driven product edits and rotating styles.
By Dani James • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Bed Bath & Beyond, Brand House Collective appoint chief merchant
Nora Gomez has more than 20 years’ experience, most recently as the chief merchant at NFM, formerly known as Nebraska Furniture Mart.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Walmart debuts on Nasdaq
The stock market transfer “signals a strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange,” according to analysts.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance
Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Saks Global sues to block Bergdorf chief merchant’s move to Nordstrom
The luxury company alleges that Yumi Shin violated her noncompete agreement, stole proprietary information and must give back nearly $50,000 in payouts.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2025 -
Bed Bath & Beyond veteran returns as chief of stores
Glen Cary takes on the role at a company that may be similar in name, but is vastly different than the Bed Bath & Beyond he worked at for over a decade.
By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2025 -
Retail job cuts up nearly 140% from last year
In the first 11 months of the year, the industry has recorded nearly 92,000 job cuts, with over 3,200 in November alone, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 8, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Digital wallet use outpaces regulators
Consumers are increasingly turning to these mobile tools for convenience and new features, and regulators are trying to catch up.
By Justin Bachman , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Dec. 8, 2025 -
Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact
Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2025 -
TikTok Shop tightens Postal Service shipping options for sellers
USPS shipping labels must be purchased through TikTok Shipping starting in January or face rejection, per the e-commerce platform.
By Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2025