The Backroom with Retail Dive

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Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail Nov 19, 2025

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Retail Dive’s reporters touch base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

Halloween casts a spell over retail Oct 30, 2025

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The creepy, crawly event has grown into a months-long celebration and a $13 billion business. But is it a harbinger for the holidays?

How the holidays are different this year Sep 25, 2025

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

Bankruptcy court is in session Aug 28, 2025

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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.

What’s next for Target? Jul 31, 2025

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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.

Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury Jun 26, 2025

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

Breaking down Dick's Sporting Goods deal to acquire Foot Locker May 29, 2025

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

Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive Apr 24, 2025

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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 wholesale with Liza Amlani Mar 27, 2025

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

Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard Feb 27, 2025

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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.

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