Name: How the holidays are different this year by Retail Dive
Duration: 29 min 6 s
Description: Heading into the season, shoppers and retailers alike are getting squeezed by tariffs and mounting economic uncertainty.

The retail and brand expert discusses the hype around AI, how marketers can preserve human creativity and his optimism about the future.

Doug Stephens looks to 2025 and beyond

The team talks about 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.

A new retail apocalypse?

Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his experiences in retail loss prevention informed his award-wining solo play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.

Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard

The longtime merchant discusses the myths and rewards of a channel that is getting renewed appreciation in the industry.

Talking wholesale with Liza Amlani

Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Philip Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.

Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive

Senior Editor Cara Salpini joins The Backroom to discuss what this deal could mean for the athletics retailers and the sector more broadly.

Breaking down Dick's Sporting Goods deal to acquire Foot Locker

Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.

Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

What’s next for Target?

Debtwire’s global head of legal, Sarah Foss, joins Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland for a discussion of retailer bankruptcies – in 2025 and beyond.

Bankruptcy court is in session

Heading into the season, shoppers and retailers alike are getting squeezed by tariffs and mounting economic uncertainty.

How the holidays are different this year

Retail Dive

Related tracks