Tariffs force more Orvis store closures

The outdoor retailer began scaling down a year ago in order to focus on its core sports fishing and bird hunting customer.

Stitch Fix pilots generative AI style experience

Stitch Fix Vision uses tech to provide clients with an image of their likeness in different environments wearing shoppable outfits.

The Body Shop returns to the US market

The beauty company is coming back only through an e-commerce approach after being bought out of U.K. administration in 2024.

The unlikely retailers winning Halloween

Consumers are expecting higher prices this year, but that’s not deterring them from spending on the holiday.

Shoppers seek value, deals this holiday season

Consumers are turning away from retailers with significant price hikes and searching for discounts, according to ICSC. 

Uniqlo to expand US footprint

The retailer’s upcoming Chicago and San Francisco locations mark its first flagship stores in the U.S. outside of New York City. 

How to run A stores in a B mall

Retailers in lower-traffic shopping centers require excellent associates, individualized operations and realistic expectations, experts say.

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, senior vice president of supply chain technology. 

Gap Inc. recruits micro-influencers for new affiliate program

On the heels of its “Better in Denim” campaign, the apparel retailer is turning to community connections to burnish its cultural influence.

Amazon Fresh decides to shutter 5 stores

The chain is pruning its fleet even as the company expands its grocery business on other fronts.

Will shoppers still follow where athleisure leads?

Brands that started off selling leggings are now offering cardigans, jeans and luxury bags as the category extends past its roots.

Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

Ingka Group’s investment arm bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

Harry’s debuts cologne collection

The brand, initially known for its shaving products, said the launch marks “its permanent entrance into the fragrance category.”

What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces franchise plan

The company suggested franchisees use a platform it’s invested in to tokenize assets, potentially in lieu of traditional small business government financing.

Nordstrom returns to San Francisco this week

The department store’s service-oriented, merchandise-free concept will open two years after its downtown flagship and off-price stores shut down.

Inside Victoria’s Secret’s new DC store

An event at the Georgetown location, which features a brighter ambiance than previous designs, focused on a U.S.-grown cotton program.

Meta streamlines AI use for brands with new business agent, creative tools

Business AI helps small- and mid-sized companies provide AI-powered sales guidance without the typical complications of using an AI agent.

US consumers expect higher prices this holiday season

Most shoppers believe that tariffs will result in higher costs, even as they intend to splurge on purchases for themselves, according to a KPMG report.

The Weekly Closeout: Ashley Graham’s J.C. Penney collection hits stores, Etsy moves to the NYSE

The department store’s new collection celebrates curves, while the creative marketplace will move over from the Nasdaq on Oct. 13. 

Rite Aid closes all stores

When the drugstore retailer filed for bankruptcy in May, its second Chapter 11 in eight months, it was running about 1,275 locations.

Naturium launches first pop-up event

The roadshow across Los Angeles highlighted the skin care brand’s new campaign, “Every One, Every Where, Every Day.”

Top retail conferences in 2026

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