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Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime membership allegations
The online retailer didn't admit to any wrongdoing regarding the FTC's accusation that the company duped customers into signing up for memberships and then made it difficult to cancel.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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Trump sets tariffs on furniture, other sectors
The new levies on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and other goods will go into effect Wednesday.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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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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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Muji launches skin care and Arc’teryx aims for $5B in sales
The Japanese retailer is debuting a serum and a lotion. Meanwhile, the outdoors brand rolled out a series of goals for 2030.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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Target to redesign SoHo store with style focus
The mass retailer will phase in an updated store layout starting this fall, shifting the merchandise assortment from essentials to apparel and beauty.
By Dani James • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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Urban Outfitters, Calvin Klein veteran jumps to Chico’s
Trish Donnelly now leads a group of brands that were struggling when Sycamore Partners bought them for $1 billion a couple of years ago.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Courtesy of Etsy
Etsy adds new AI-driven seller features
The company is rolling out a suite of optional tools to help merchants update listings and communicate with buyers faster.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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Victoria’s Secret launches home fragrance
The collection is releasing just in time for the holiday season, as the retailer chases a growing market segment.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis.
By Dani James • Sept. 24, 2025 -
Courtesy of American Girl
The American Girl doll of the year is Samantha’s great, great granddaughter
With Raquel Reyes, the company has created a descendant of another character for the first time — while introducing a new generation to its luxury product.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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Walmart boosts search accuracy across languages with better translations
An AI agent flags search terms, which are sent to a team of linguists who find the right meaning and add it to the company’s translation platform.
By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Office Depot owner to go private for $1B
The ODP Corporation has agreed to be bought by an affiliate of private equity group Atlas Holdings for $28 per share in cash.
By Dani James • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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How James Avery Jewelry won back legacy customers
The launch of the “Designs From Our Archives” collection highlighted artisans — and had customers lining up outside of stores.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Saks Fifth Avenue merchant exits, RH sees Q2 gains despite tariffs
After two decades at the department store, Will Cooper is leaving, while the home goods retailer saw net income improve nearly 80% in the second quarter.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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Claire’s acquisition closes with plans for smaller store footprint
Ames Watson wants to keep the piercing retailer's mall locations relevant through upgraded merchandising, piercing services and store concepts.
By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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How Target is rethinking search for generative AI
While most shoppers are still using one or two keywords for a traditional online search, longer, more complex queries are on the rise.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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Forever 21 may open stores in the US, after all
Authentic Brands Group, which controls the fast-fashion brand’s IP, said it’s close to a deal. The brand management firm on Wednesday had announced e-commerce and wholesale partnerships.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of Klarna
Gap Inc. teams up with Klarna on flexible payments
The apparel retailer is offering Klarna’s payment services to U.S. shoppers across its portfolio of brands, including Old Navy and Athleta.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2025 -
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Dallas-area Neiman Marcus store will close after next year
Owner Saks Global continues the renovation of the Neiman Marcus NorthPark anchor and a “potential reimagination” of the downtown store.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon taps agentic AI to help sellers manage inventory, shipments
An enhanced version of the e-commerce giant’s Seller Assistant tool can flag slow-moving products, product safety violations and compliance requirements.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of Authentic Brands Group
No US stores in Forever 21’s comeback plans
The fast-fashion brand, whose U.S. operator went bankrupt this year, has inked three new partnerships for its e-commerce and wholesale businesses.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2025 -
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Amazon adds Walmart, Shopify, Shein to Multi-Channel Fulfillment coverage
The announcement is one of several logistics and fulfillment upgrades for sellers the e-commerce giant revealed Thursday.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of Love Your Melon
Love Your Melon to relaunch after founder reacquires brand
Zachary Quinn bought back the company, known for its beanie caps, that Win Brands Group acquired in 2022.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Kirkland’s to convert all stores to Bed Bath & Beyond, pivot to wholesale
The home retailer will rebrand about 250 to 275 of its current locations, close the rest and open more in traditional Bed Bath & Beyond markets.
By Dani James • Sept. 17, 2025 -
Courtesy of Gap Inc.
What Gap Inc. beauty, accessories hires say about its ambitions
The four executives and advisers announced Wednesday are among the top merchants and designers in these categories.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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The holidays should be OK for retailers that try hard enough
Sustaining robust sales growth into Q4 will mean sharp vendor negotiations — and a keen understanding of the customer, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2025
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