Ernesta expands brick-and-mortar footprint

The DTC custom rug brand recently opened a showroom in Michigan and plans to add stores in Texas and New York over the next several months.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 13, 2026

Canada Goose shakes up leadership team

The luxury company’s moves include bringing on a Burberry vet and naming a new president of Asia Pacific. 

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 13, 2026

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Kendra Scott taps Athleta vet as CEO

Chris Blakeslee, who previously served as chief executive at the Gap-owned activewear brand, also held positions at Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 9, 2026

Hanna Andersson names Toys R Us vet chief digital officer

Kacey Sharrett, who was most recently the head of DTC at GoPro, will oversee the children’s apparel brand’s digital ecosystem and customer experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 8, 2026

Could Nike sell Converse?

Revenue declines and a 44% drop in demand creation may indicate it’s time to divest the brand, according to BNP Paribas.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 6, 2026

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty to launch at Ulta

The beauty brand will be available online and at the retailer's stores starting in February, with exclusive offerings and a donation campaign.

By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2026

Pat McGrath Labs seeks a buyer

Bids are due to Hilco Global by Jan. 26, with a public auction for the beauty brand’s assets to be held on Jan. 27. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2026

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 5, 2026

Zales debuts next-gen retail concept, The Edit

The locations feature customization areas, consultations and a digital companion tool that connects customers to the jewelry brand’s full in-store assortment.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 23, 2025

Dollar Shave Club’s first AI-generated ad makes tech the punchline

The brand and partner Too Short for Modeling leveraged AI to animate complex visuals while keeping to a development timeline of just a few weeks.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 23, 2025

Lululemon to enter 6 new markets in 2026

The athletics retailer is expanding its international presence as it executes on a turnaround plan, which includes finding its next leader.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 22, 2025

As it enters the ‘middle innings’ of a turnaround, Nike’s path is far from smooth

Performance in North America buoyed the brand in Q2, but one analyst called its position in China “particularly dire.”

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 19, 2025

The Honest Company to halt DTC sales, shutter mobile app

The change is part of the company’s turnaround plan, which also includes exiting apparel and closing brick-and-mortar and online stores in Canada.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 19, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Levi’s adds Target vet to board, plus more Black Friday ‘standouts’

Jeffrey Jones, a former chief marketer at Target, will join the apparel maker in January. Meanwhile, analysts called out On and Hoka as big winners from the sale season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2025

Birkenstock revenue jumps, but tariff headwind remains

The footwear brand's Q4 revenue increased 15% year over year. Meanwhile, it expects tariff and currency translation headwinds to impact fiscal 2026 growth.

By Dani James • Dec. 18, 2025

Pandora’s next CEO to take the reins early

Chief Marketing Officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier, who was originally set to start the chief executive position in March, will now take on the role Jan. 1.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 18, 2025

Activist investor wants Ralph Lauren veteran to lead Lululemon

Elliott Investment Management has taken a more than $1 billion stake in the athleisure brand and is pushing for Jane Nielsen to succeed Calvin McDonald.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 18, 2025

Calvin Klein opens flagship in SoHo

The store reestablishes the brand’s presence in the city and follows openings in Paris and Tokyo.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 15, 2025

Lululemon founder decries brand ‘erosion’ as CEO prepares to exit

Chip Wilson alleged the board and Calvin McDonald oversaw years of value destruction of the brand, though most analysts praised McDonald’s tenure.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2025

Ruggable, Anthropologie team up on rug collection

The partnership includes seven tufted rugs and three doormats in varying sizes and is part of a broader distribution effort by the DTC brand.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 11, 2025

5 store concepts that debuted in 2025

From shop-in-shops to formats targeting Gen Z, retailers leaned into physical retail to win over consumers this year.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 11, 2025

Gap, beauty brand Summer Fridays launch apparel collab

The collection marks the DTC brand’s first foray into clothing — and a deeper alignment with the beauty category for Gap Inc.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2025

Skims ventures into live entertainment with shoppable TikTok livestream

The apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian sought to draw inspiration from classic holiday variety shows for a 45-minute shopping experience.

By Aaron Baar • Dec. 9, 2025

Quince adds wine to assortment through partnership with Drinks

The online retailer teamed up with the AI-powered SaaS platform to offer a curated selection of wines as it expands into gourmet food and wine.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 5, 2025

Nike cuts CTO, chief commercial roles in leadership overhaul

As part of the changes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy will become chief operating officer, and Nike’s four regional heads will join the leadership team.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2025