What retailers can expect in 2025

As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Lush hurls bath bombs in DEI fight, Athleta expands athlete roster

The beauty brand made a statement with its bestsellers, while the activewear company welcomed two WNBA athletes to its Power of She Collective.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

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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

Deckers to phase out Koolaburra

The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 31, 2025

UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2025

Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years

As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2025

The Backroom: A new retail apocalypse?

The team discusses a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025 — and what that really means.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Kohl’s cuts 10% of corporate workforce

The downsizing follows store closure plans and will mostly entail eliminating open roles, with layoffs impacting fewer than 200 people.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2025

The Container Store exits bankruptcy

The retailer used Chapter 11 to shed nearly $88 million in debt and will go forward as a privately held company owned by its lenders.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 29, 2025

CVS launches app that lets shoppers access locked-up merchandise

The company is testing the feature in a few stores to address a customer pain point that has come to the fore as retailers attempt to thwart thieves.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2025

How E.l.f. balances entertainment, purpose to tap into a TikTok trend

In the brand’s third collaboration with Meghan Trainor, the pop star appears as an airplane captain to showcase soft matte makeup products. 

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 29, 2025

Where the fight against retail crime goes in 2025

As the industry still struggles to measure and mitigate shrink, there’s now less data than ever.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2025

Mattel takes aim at Lego with brick-based building brand

The toy titan plans to introduce its first Mattel Brick Shop product in May and unveil new sets in coming years.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 28, 2025

Canada Goose taps former Stella McCartney chief merchant to lead global merchandising

Judit Bankus, who spent eight years at Burberry and helped found the Karl Lagerfeld brand, will work closely with Creative Director Haider Ackermann.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 28, 2025

Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection

The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2025

Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business

Jason Buechel, who remains head of the specialty banner, steps into a new role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.

By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2025

Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually

The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 27, 2025

Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion

Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025

Macy’s to close Sacramento fulfillment center

The move to shutter the California site furthers the company’s plan to streamline its supply chain, part of its Bold New Chapter turnaround.

By Kaarin Moore • Jan. 27, 2025

Dollar General ramps up grocery private label

More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter's Clover Valley brand.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 27, 2025

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

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

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

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 Cara Salpini • Jan. 24, 2025

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 Nate Delesline III • Jan. 24, 2025

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