Wayfair plots second large-format store

The 150,000-square-foot location is set to open next year in Atlanta and adds to the online home goods retailer’s growing footprint.

By Howard Ruben • March 17, 2025

Vince CFO jumps to The Children’s Place

John Szczepanski is leaving shortly after a number of changes at the company, including a new CEO and an acquisition by P180.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 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. 

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Purple considers strategic alternatives

Possible outcomes include a sale or merger. “One of the outcomes is we don’t do anything differently,” the company’s CEO said.

By Nate Delesline III • March 17, 2025

Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets

The retailer noted challenges related to the adoption of post-consumer recycled content, and shared data on its virgin plastic use and circularity of global private-brand packaging.

By Maria Rachal • March 14, 2025

Dallas leaders float ‘financially beneficial’ opportunity for Neiman Marcus, Saks Global

A consortium of city leaders hasn’t given up the fight to keep the iconic downtown Neiman Marcus store open, at least for a few more months.

By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2025

Solo Brands warns it could file for bankruptcy

The company issued a going concern statement citing challenges related to liquidity and existing debt.

By Howard Ruben • March 14, 2025

Ulta lost market share in beauty for the first time last year

As part of a wide-ranging turnaround, the beauty retailer is launching a marketplace, expanding its wellness offering and fixing up stores.

By Cara Salpini • March 14, 2025

Digital payments to exceed $33.5 trillion by 2030

Consumers are predicted to rely less on debit and credit cards and turn more to mobile wallets in the coming years, a Worldpay report predicts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 14, 2025

Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review

The dollar store chain is cutting 20% of the higher-priced format, while only 96 of its namesake stores will get the axe.

By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2025

Grove Collaborative’s revenue falls more than 17% in Q4

The company is in the midst of a turnaround, which includes a pivot away from wholesale partners and a focus on acquiring third-party brands.

By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2025

Bath & Body Works introduces new store design

Gingham+ features an updated layout, tech and larger aisles as the company caters more to the Gen Z demographic. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 13, 2025

Good American launches at Macy’s

Products from co-founder Khloé Kardashian's brand will be in nearly 80 stores this fall, as the partnership expands the department store’s denim assortment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 13, 2025

US immigration policy could hurt off-pricers

Burlington, TJX and Ross stand to benefit from tariffs and consumer angst, but one of their most important customer bases is under extreme pressure.

By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2025

Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2025

Reebok reenters golf with footwear, apparel offering

The move is part of a broader strategy to rebuild its image as a team sports company, an identity that was lost under Adidas’ ownership.

By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2025

KNS International acquires Birdies

Bianca Gates, co-founder of the DTC footwear brand, will join KNS as brand president.

By Nate Delesline III • March 11, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors names former At Home exec CIO

Sumit Anand also previously worked as the senior vice president of business and technology transformation at Signet Jewelers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2025

Dick’s plots ‘significant investments’ in stores, digital as winning streak continues

Technology and marketing will see more capital as the sporting goods retailer looks to take more share in e-commerce and grow its footwear business.

By Cara Salpini • March 11, 2025

Skin care brand Futurewise is shutting down

The company, which entered Target just two years ago, will no longer accept orders on its website after March 24.

By Caroline Jansen • March 11, 2025

Ross opens 19 stores in March

The retailer opened 16 Ross Dress for Less and three DD’s Discounts locations on a path to 90 new stores this year. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2025

Costco CFO says 50-cent wage increase poses expense ‘headwind’

Gary Millerchip said Thursday that Costco will continue looking for ways to offset the expected impact of its new employee agreement on SG&A.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 11, 2025

Hudson’s Bay Co. cites Trump tariffs in bankruptcy filing

The department store company, which also runs Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th stores in Canada, will exit the process with a smaller footprint.

By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2025

Beyond names Marcus Lemonis principal executive officer

Dave Nielsen left the role effective Monday. The company also named a COO and elevated its CFO to president.

By Nate Delesline III • March 10, 2025

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

“I've never seen cargo theft this prevalent,” Robert Howell, chief supply chain officer at Academy Sports and Outdoors, said during a hearing.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 10, 2025