Amazon, Visa team on agentic tools

The e-commerce giant is locking arms with the largest U.S. card network to provide software developers with tools and contacts for creating agentic commerce experiences.

The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

BNPL drives over $1B in online spend on Cyber Monday

Overall spending on the digital shopping day topped $14 billion in the U.S., per Adobe Analytics. Shopify also touted record sales despite technical difficulties.

Supergoop taps Amazon vet as CEO

Melis del Rey was most recently the general manager of Amazon U.S. Health and Beauty and previously served in leadership roles at Procter & Gamble.

Will Amazon’s AI-powered one-stop shop for advertising change the game?

At its UnBoxed conference, Amazon showcased new tools it claims provide unprecedented flexibility in buying and intelligence for advertisers.

Yankee Candle owner resorts to layoffs, store closures

To accelerate its turnaround, Newell Brands will lay off 900 people worldwide and close 20 Yankee Candle stores.

Retailers turn to AI for marketing, merchandising

AI investments are widespread across retail, but using the tech doesn’t automatically translate to business impacts, per a report from Berkeley Research Group.

Belk debuts smaller-format Market stores

The concept is launching this month with two locations, with additional openings slated for 2026.

E-commerce growth surpasses stores on Black Friday, with sales up over 10%

Top-selling sectors over the holiday weekend included apparel and athletics, according to early data.

ChatGPT launches shopping research feature

OpenAI aims to streamline the comparison shopping process as it transforms ChatGPT into an e-commerce destination.

The North Face unveils Manhattan flagship store

The Fifth Avenue location is the brand’s largest globally and is designed to be an immersive experience centered on outdoor exploration. 

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

Best Buy raises full-year guidance as consumers remain ‘resilient’

The retailer saw Q3 revenue and comparable sales grow despite macroeconomic pressures. Meanwhile, it's advancing agentic AI integration.

Urban Outfitters expects highly promotional holiday

Traffic, sales and profits surged in Q3, but now customers are waiting on discounts. “They know that the promotions are coming,” CEO Dick Hayne said.

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Brand House Collective, close 40 stores

The merger agreement is expected to be finalized in early 2026 and the combined company will eliminate $20 million in costs. 

DXL brings fit tech to app, stores

The scanning technology measures hundreds of data points so Big + Tall customers can find their size across brands.

Dick’s turnaround at Foot Locker includes store closures, inventory reset

Dick’s is already testing improvements at 11 Foot Locker stores and named a new head of international for the business.

Kohl’s makes progress in Q3 despite sales, profit declines

Loyal customers are returning more often as turnaround initiatives take hold, though some analysts say bolder change is needed.

Lowe’s advances inventory optimization efforts

The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.

Lululemon names general manager of North America as Celeste Burgoyne exits

Carla Anderson will now lead North America and report to André Maestrini, who oversees all regions as chief commercial officer.

Carol’s Daughter relaunches e-commerce site

The move comes nearly nine months after L'Oréal said it would sell the brand, placing it back under the leadership of founder Lisa Price.

Retailers push anti-theft legislation before 2025 ends

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation and several major chains Tuesday urged Congressional leaders of both parties to pass a bill addressing organized retail crime.

Value City Furniture owner files for bankruptcy citing housing crisis

American Signature Inc. plans to close 33 stores in Chapter 11 and expects to enter into a stalking horse purchase agreement with current equity holders.

Kohl’s stays the course with CEO choice

Michael Bender took over in the interim when the newly arrived chief executive was fired for cause in May. The board unanimously made it permanent.

Almost all Gen Zers plan to shop Black Friday week

While average spending is down, participation in the event is up across generations, an encouraging sign for the blockbuster holiday.