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Nordstrom’s anniversary sale adds 65 brands to the mix

Retail Dive

Nordstrom’s anniversary event follows the nearly 125-year-old retailer’s exit from the stock market. Last month, Nordstrom exited the New York Stock Exchange , with the Nordstrom family maintaining a controlling stake. By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2025 Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Deep Dive DTC is dead. billion in December.

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Taking a Deep Breath – Five Key Takeaways from Shoptalk Spring 2025 in Las Vegas

365 Retail

But now Ive taken stock, and heres my five learnings from Shoptalk Spring 2025, five reflections that were necessarily what was expected going into the show. The days of hyperbole like physical retail is dead seem to be a thing of the past. Its a lot to digest. The tariff scale was unexpected. And thirdly, retail media.

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The Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts

Retail Dive

Collections include Trick or Treat (available Friday), Sweet & Spooky (available Friday), Dead Regency (July 25), Iridescent Moon (July 25) and Alice’s Adventure (Aug.15). The zero-interest notes will mature in 2032 and are convertible into either cash, company stock or a combination of cash and stock. immigration policy.

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Capri, Tapestry Pull Plug on Merger Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

Both groups said that the outcome of the legal process was too uncertain and unlikely to be resolved by the outside date (or drop-dead date) of Feb. First, we have an incredible portfolio of luxury houses, each with their own rich heritage, exclusive DNA and strong consumer loyalty.

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Centric Brands names president of kids’ division

Retail Dive

In his role with Centric Brands, Smith will focus on strategic growth and consumer engagement. By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2025 Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Deep Dive DTC is dead. By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2025 Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Deep Dive DTC is dead. As its sole owner, he retains the CEO title. Long live DTC. Long live DTC.

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Amazon snaps up AI wearables company Bee

Retail Dive

7, 2025 Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Deep Dive DTC is dead. 7, 2025 Cara Salpini/Retail Dive Deep Dive DTC is dead. From increased attention on DEI efforts to the shifting nature of DTC, this is what we’ll be following in 2025. By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. Long live DTC. As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers.

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Bytes to Bites: Lessons from Building the Nation’s Largest Online EBT System

Retail TouchPoints

Navigating this labyrinthine world of government benefit regulations while simultaneously building a secure and user-friendly online system became my all-consuming focus. The system needed to be designed with a deeper understanding of the EBT user’s journey, anticipating their needs and potential pain points before they hit a dead end.