Visa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants

The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees.

Retail basics propel Dillard’s in Q3

The department store’s strength across categories is less about artificial intelligence and more about merchandising, loyalty and well-run stores.

Amazon brings back early Black Friday sale

The 12-day event features “millions” of deals on categories like home, electronics, beauty and apparel.

The Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?

Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.

Skims valued at $5B as it plans store expansion

The Kim Kardashian-founded brand raised $225 million in a new funding round and hopes to be a mostly physical business in the near future.

Columbia Sportswear names co-presidents as part of long-term succession plan

Peter Bragdon and Joe Boyle will take on the roles, though founding family member Tim Boyle will remain chairman and CEO.

4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.

Retailers struggle to quantify return on in-store tech investments

Over half of North American retailers also can’t keep up with the pace of changing technology, according to a new report. 

Target reduces prices on 3,000 groceries and essentials

The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.

What do shoppers want from AI this holiday season?

Growing attention makes AI adoption feel urgent, but that doesn’t mean businesses should rush implementation.

Funko reiterates going concern warning as profits drop

The toy company in Q3 said that its cash flow may be insufficient to support its working capital needs within the next year.

Target debuts AI holiday gift finder

Shoppers can enter details like age and interests to generate unique recommendations — just one of several tech updates during the season.

Inside Lowe’s social-first holiday push as Gen Alpha enters the market

Chief Marketing Officer Jen Wilson explains how the home improvement retailer measures the success of in-store experiences and its new creator network.

Home Depot’s heartfelt holiday ads showcase Christmas tree farmers

“The Right Tree” tells the story of how the home improvement retailer helps families find their perfect tree and is accompanied by a series of social videos.

Etsy spotlights importance of personalized gifting for holiday ads

A campaign that builds on the online marketplace’s previous seasonal efforts showcases how it can help individuals express themselves. 

Pinterest taps into search and shopping data to create holiday gift guides

Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and the Jonas Brothers have also curated shoppable boards as the social platform caters to gift buyers.

Ikea profits take a hit from tariffs, affordability effort

Despite the damage to the bottom line, the home goods giant will continue to tamp down prices for franchisees and customers this year.

Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time: NRF

Consumers are expected to spend an average of $890 each, marking the second-highest amount in the survey’s 23-year history.

Can Claire’s make a comeback?

Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

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Amazon takes Haul international through Bazaar app launch

To gain market share from rivals Temu and Shein, the e-commerce giant is expanding the reach of its new app, featuring ultra-low-priced products.

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found.

Chewy ramps up creator storefronts ahead of holiday season

More than 600 creators have signed up for the Chewy Storefronts platform, enabling them to curate shoppable product lists relevant to their audiences.

Wayfair pilots small-format store in Ohio

The Columbus store, set to open in late 2026, will be about half the size of the brand’s other locations.

Bath & Body Works makes Grand Central smell like Fresh Balsam for the holidays

The retailer is bringing an immersive campaign to train stations and movie theaters across the country. 

Allbirds leans on new product launches to stoke turnaround

The footwear brand’s legacy styles are fading as marketing focuses on performance and design innovations, contributing to a revenue miss in Q3.