American Eagle offers creators rewards to keep content flowing

The AE Creator Community is anchored on a rewards system that incentivizes creators to participate in regular challenges around content sharing. 

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap

Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone. 

Fewer consumers are shopping online on a daily basis

The number of consumers who turn to e-commerce daily has declined 12 percentage points from last year, with in-store shoppers on the rise.

Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection

The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process. 

Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO

Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.

Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll

The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting "significantly" more investment into store labor and hours.

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

Brooks Running revenue up 16% in 2025

The retailer posted its ninth consecutive year of growth and took the No. 1 market position in performance running footwear at U.S. specialty retail in Q4. 

Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again

The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.

Lulus expands to all Nordstrom stores

The move comes after the fashion brand extended its wholesale presence in Urban Outfitters and Dillard’s.

Anta plots first US flagship

Located in California’s Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s “brand hub” and comes just days after its parent company bought a stake in Puma.

What to watch in retail in 2026

From the trajectory of the department store segment to the rise of generative AI, here’s what Retail Dive is keeping an eye on this year.

Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada

Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.

Ulta Beauty taps women athletes for marketing push

The retailer teamed up with six athletes for its Ulta Beauty Roster as a way to show the “transformative power of both sport and beauty.” 

The Backroom: Saks Global and the bankruptcy that everyone saw coming

The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.

Lowe’s adds kids workshops to its loyalty program

The home improvement retailer is building out its MyLowe’s Rewards program with “great member-only moments,” Senior Vice President of Digital Commerce Joe Cano said.

The Weekly Closeout: Valentine’s Day spending to top $29B, Merit to raise prices

Consumers are budgeting roughly $200 on gifts for the holiday, per NRF, while the beauty brand is increasing prices on select products.

Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center

The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.

Border patrol, Canadian ire dampening traffic at Simon malls

CEO David Simon on Monday said he expects tariffs to continue to weigh on retailers this year, but shrugged off the impact of bankruptcies.

Who controls Saks Global’s IP?

Authentic Brands Group now owns 77% of the entity that controls a perpetual master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Amazon’s Q4 retail sales grow amid broadening assortment

The e-commerce giant will continue to carry luxury offerings, though everyday essentials were one out of every three units sold in fiscal 2025.

Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over

Revenue in Q3 was down 5% to $1.3 billion, but executives believe declines in North America have hit the bottom of their trajectory.

Retail’s risky AI commerce bet

As retailers race to meet consumers on external AI platforms, they risk losing data and direct interaction with shoppers. Experts say disruption has only just begun.

The Home Depot debuts Material List Builder AI

The technology helps its Pro customers quickly generate project material lists from voice prompts, emails, texts or existing documents.