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.

Pinterest ‘not satisfied’ with Q4 revenue, points to tariffs

The company said large retailers have been disproportionately impacted by tariffs and thus have been pulling back on ad spend in order to protect margins.

Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain

Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.

Kohl’s launches ‘Deal Bar’ in all stores

The front-of-store collection of items under $10 could appeal to the department store’s financially constrained customers, but is it enough?

Pat McGrath Labs secures $30M financing

The fresh capital comes from an existing lender. Meanwhile, founder Patricia McGrath will become chief creative officer as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring deal.

Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag

The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.

Chubbies launches women’s swimwear brand

The stand-alone brand, dubbed Cheekies, launches with bikinis, one-piece suits and cover ups priced between $45 and $110.

The latest evolution at Victoria’s Secret is an expanded T-shirt bra line

According to Victoria’s Secret Brand President Anne Stephenson, the retailer has updated craftsmanship and is leaning into products that are both comfortable and sexy.

US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed

Recent studies challenge President Donald Trump’s assertion that foreign exporters will end up paying the highest import taxes since the 1930s.

DTC rug brand Ernesta opens Dallas showroom

The 1,256-square-foot space, which features an area for one-on-one consultations, marks the brand’s sixth store.

December retail sales rise over 4% amid careful consumer spending

Department stores didn’t get much of a lift from the season as tariff-related price hikes sent shoppers out early and toward discounters.

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TikTok Shop spurs Crocs, Heydude DTC sales

Overall, Crocs finished 2025 with a Q4 that beat expectations, and executives even expect struggling Heydude to return to growth later this year.

Wayfair, Affirm expand partnership to UK and Canada

Shoppers will receive a real-time approval decision when they select the payment company’s BNPL service at checkout. 

Ex-Lululemon chief Calvin McDonald to return to beauty as Wella CEO

The 145-year-old hair care company touted the growth and market share gains that McDonald oversaw at the activewear brand and Sephora.

Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged counterfeits

The cosmetics giant says the big-box retailer is permitting the sale of fakes on its marketplace that target brands including La Mer and Tom Ford.

Target to test contextual ads in ChatGPT, including through Roundel

Bringing Roundel brands to ChatGPT suggests retail media networks could be a bridge for larger AI chatbot advertising adoption. 

Saks Global to shutter 9 full-line stores

Saks Fifth Avenue is taking the brunt of the plans, with eight stores on the list. The company told a bankruptcy court further closures may be necessary.

How AI commerce threatens eBay, Amazon

Agentic robots that shop and pay without human involvement could render marketplaces obsolete – and major retailers are responding.