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Instacart, Shipt launch AI-powered shopping assistants

The companies’ new marketplace tools can build grocery carts based on a conversation with a customer or an uploaded photo.

FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

FedEx Duty and Tax provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.

The Weekly Closeout: Reebok partners with Hilary Duff and Saks Fifth Avenue launches fall campaign

The pop icon is the athletic retailer’s latest ambassador. Meanwhile, the department store, and sister brand Neiman Marcus, debuted seasonal campaigns. 

Nordstrom alum takes the CEO reins at Rent the Runway

Paige Thomas, who starts Monday, is one of a cohort hailing from the department store, including interim CEO Teri Bariquit.

After demise of Joann locations, fabric is now in 90% of Michaels stores

The craft retailer has expanded its Knit & Sew Shop and is hosting events in honor of National Sewing Month to celebrate.

How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push

The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive.

Destination XL maps out a turnaround plan

The company’s sales declines continued in the second quarter, but interim CEO Lionel Conacher told analysts “a resumption in sales growth is imminent.”

Macy’s plows tariff refunds into its rebound

The department store has been backing away from promotions, so refunds will mostly go toward long-term growth plans rather than price cuts.

Inside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail

A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.

Saks who? Bloomingdale’s hits sales volume record

As Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus work on their post-bankruptcy turnarounds, Macy’s Inc.’s upscale department store is taking market share.

American Eagle falls flat with women, again

Q2 earnings showed strength in the namesake brand's men’s offerings, but sales remained soft with women — and Aerie carried overall growth.

Dollar stores gain as Americans stretch budgets

Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported second quarter increases in average ticket and traffic amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop.

Amazon pilots ad services in ChatGPT: What marketers need to know

The managed service offering, which is in a U.S. pilot and available via Amazon DSP, comes as ChatGPT Ads recently hit a revenue milestone.

Francesca’s Ch. 11 liquidation plan confirmed

The apparel retailer says it resolved several disputes with creditors and it did not receive other qualified bids for its IP aside from Stand Out For Good. 

The Backroom: A sit-down with Ron Johnson

The retail veteran shares his journey with Apple, the infamous stint with J.C. Penney and more ahead of the release of his memoir, “Shop Different.”

Target introduces AI-powered photo search, review features

The retailer is accelerating its AI capabilities to boost personalization and product discovery.

E-commerce to outpace overall holiday sales growth as shoppers lean on AI

The channel is expected to grow up to 8.4%, aided in part by consumers’ embrace of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, per Deloitte.

Signet Jewelers delivers ‘quality’ quarter, raises full-year outlook

The retailer swung to a profit in Q2, extended its credit agreement and expounded on the relaunch of its core brand websites.

Bed Bath & Beyond cancels deal to acquire Cabinets To Go owner

The company — now rebranded to Neighborhood Intelligence — says it determined F9 Brands couldn't satisfy closing requirements.

Nike, Simon Property Group dropped from S&P 100

The shift, effective Sept. 21, is mostly symbolic, especially for the mall company. But for the apparel brand it’s a fresh reminder of ongoing struggles.

Holiday spending forecast to top $1 trillion

Inflation is expected to account for much of the increase, according to a new report from Bain & Company.

Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation

The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.

Lululemon pulls back store plans as sales plummet

Even sales of leggings fell 20% in Q2. Incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill has her work cut out for her.

Five Below’s ‘maniacal focus’ on the customer pays off

CEO Winnie Park attributed some of its Q2 success to a shift away from traditional media spending channels last year.

Petco loses millions due to loyalty program

When Petco Perks launched in Q2, “customer point redemption volumes far exceeded our initial projections,” CEO Joel Anderson said.