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

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

By Retail Dive staff

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

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 Nate Delesline III • Jan. 23, 2025

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

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 Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2025

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 Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2025

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

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 Cara Salpini • Jan. 22, 2025

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

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

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 Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2025