Daphne Howland
Lead reporter, Retail Dive
Daphne Howland is lead reporter at Retail Dive, where she covers apparel, department stores, retail real estate and the wider industry. She also co-hosts the outlet's podcast The Backroom.
| Role | Lead reporter |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Retail Dive |
| Beat | Apparel, department stores, retail real estate |
| Previously | Contributor to the Village Voice, Dallas Morning News, Christian Science Monitor |
Who is Daphne Howland?
Daphne Howland is the lead reporter at Retail Dive, the US trade publication from Industry Dive. She covers apparel brands, department stores, retail real estate and other industry topics, and co-hosts Retail Dive's podcast The Backroom.
Career
Howland joined Retail Dive about a decade ago. Earlier she contributed to publications including the Village Voice, the Dallas Morning News and the Christian Science Monitor. Her reporting has won awards including Azbee Awards of Excellence and a Jesse H. Neal Award, and she is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow.
Coverage
Her daily reporting follows the strategies and results of large US retailers and apparel companies. Her investigation into the National Retail Federation's figures on retail crime and shrink drew national attention. Recent stories have covered Levi's quarterly results and the role of wholesale and tariff refunds, Target's merchandise overhaul, and Gap's launch of AI assisted shopping. Areas she follows include:
- Apparel brands and wholesale
- Department stores and mass merchants such as Target and Walmart
- Executive moves and retail real estate
- Tariffs, consumer sentiment and seasonal trading
Frequently asked questions
Who is Daphne Howland?
Daphne Howland is lead reporter at Retail Dive and co-host of its podcast The Backroom.
What does Daphne Howland write about?
She covers apparel, department stores, retail real estate, executive moves and the strategies of large US retailers.