Outdoor Voices brings spring collection to Sam’s Club

A limited-edition assortment includes boys’ and girls’ products and is priced lower than the apparel brand’s core offering.

Target expands Levi’s denim to 150 additional stores

The mass retailer will sell Levi’s at over 1,000 locations by the end of 2026, feeding into a new merchandising strategy under CEO Michael Fiddelke.

Bath & Body Works launches on Amazon

Up to $80 million in gray market sales were already occurring on the platform, CEO Daniel Heaf said. An official U.S. storefront is a way to reignite the brand. 

Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?

Additional labor hours could help the mass merchant overcome some in-store challenges like poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.

Walmart grocery penetration reaches record-breaking 72%

This significant uptick and the overall momentum of mass retailers and dollar stores are fueled by ongoing financial insecurity among U.S. shoppers, according to a new report. 

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

6 brands to watch in 2026

From Mango to Cyklar, legacy and emerging brands alike are leaning on physical retail to win over customers.

Home Depot alum takes Yeti CFO seat

Retail veteran Scott Bomar joins the Austin, Texas-based company as it looks to accelerate international sales momentum.  

Walgreens to lay off hundreds of employees

The drugstore retailer said it was simplifying its organization to speed up decision making in a move impacting at least 600 workers.

As 2026 kicks off, these retailers are vulnerable to bankruptcy

As the industry enters another year marked by tariffs and falling consumer sentiment, retailers including J. Crew and Guitar Center face risks.

Aritzia snaps up Fred Segal

The fashion company acquired the brand and leased the Fred Segal flagship store in Los Angeles, with an eye toward renovation. 

Ace Hardware revenue hits record $10B for the year

The revenue growth was fueled by the home improvement retailer’s digital business growing nearly 30%.

Why brands need to optimize their mobile apps and websites for AI

Brands have built their digital experiences on Google’s search algorithm, but that needs to change as consumer behavior evolves, experts say.

Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI

The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, according to Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas.

EBay will acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2B

The U.K. apparel resale site, whose U.S. sales surged 60% last year, was a drag on Etsy’s margins.

The Weekly Closeout: Tree Hut’s Gen Alpha brand — and will Lululemon’s new training line hit?

The body care company is launching “Splash” to appeal to a younger audience, while the activewear brand is pushing past its latest leggings snafu to debut a new fabric.

Wayfair records first annual revenue gain since the pandemic

The retailer outpaced the broader sector in the U.S., which faces a sluggish housing market, high interest rates and tariffs on furniture imports.

Walmart furthers gains with higher-income shoppers

The retailer released a conservative outlook as lower-income households remain stretched, with CEO John Furner saying some spend “paycheck to paycheck."

What December retail sales say about consumers in 2026

Shoppers are likely to keep spending, but even luxury consumers are wary.

Hasbro CEO: ‘We’re beyond experimentation’ with AI

Teams within the toy company have a choice on how they use the technology — including not to use it at all.

Ikea to open 10 US stores this year

The home retailer will open its first location in Oklahoma in 2026 as it refines and modernizes its footprint.

A look inside Skims’ first Chicago flagship

The brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence after landing a $225 million funding round at the end of last year. 

Saks Global faces more rent disputes amid bankruptcy

A group of mall landlords says as much as $19 million in unpaid rent piled up in the two weeks after the luxury department store's Chapter 11 filing.

Spanx relaunches swimwear

The brand, which first entered the category in 2018, is offering three different compression levels in its latest swimwear collection.

Williams-Sonoma to test ads in ChatGPT

The home retailer is partnering with OpenAI to reach customers at decision-making moments and enhance product discovery.