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New Balance partners with Kizik’s parent company for hands-free tech
The licensing deal with HandsFree Labs will bring slip-in sneakers to New Balance customers by next year.
By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2026 -
Courtesy of Salt & Stone
Advent International acquires majority stake in Salt & Stone
Following the deal, which is expected to close next month, the body care brand’s current senior management will continue leading the company.
By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2026 -
Trendline
How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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Aerosoles owner agrees to buy Allbirds for $39M
Sales plummeted last year and the direct-to-consumer footwear brand, which has never turned a profit, closed all full-price U.S. stores in Q1.
By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2026 -
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How Tecovas is leveraging AI to improve the store experience
The boot brand is using the tech to help with inventory replenishment and allocation, and foster better interactions between associates and customers.
By Caroline Jansen • March 26, 2026 -
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On CEO’s ‘planned hiatus’ comes as a surprise
The sneaker brand is shaking up its C-suite again, less than a year after Martin Hoffmann took over as its sole chief executive.
By Daphne Howland • March 25, 2026 -
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Brooks shuffles C-suite as it eyes expansion
The running brand is restructuring to focus global leaders on long-term priorities like market and category expansion.
By Howard Ruben • March 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Bark
Bark won’t go private, for now
The online pet company said one recent take-private proposal was withdrawn and another "did not adequately reflect the value of the company."
By Dani James • March 23, 2026 -
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Build-A-Bear launches at Walmart
The toy company will offer a number of products for a limited time in 1,500 Walmart stores and on the big-box retailer’s website.
By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2026 -
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Lululemon adds Chip Bergh to board as North America revenue declines
The appointment is a “key acquiescence” to the demands of founder Chip Wilson, though he called the decision “underwhelming.”
By Cara Salpini • March 18, 2026 -
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Vuori debuts women’s denim collection
At launch, the offering includes a pair of jeans and a denim jacket. It comes shortly after rival Fabletics expanded into denim.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ernesta
Ernesta secures $20M to fuel store expansion
The DTC rug brand plans to use the fresh capital to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and improve its technology platform.
By Howard Ruben • March 17, 2026 -
Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters taps Vans as latest On Rotation partner
The collaboration celebrates the skateboarding brand’s 60th “Off the Wall” anniversary and features sneakers, apparel and accessories.
By Howard Ruben • March 16, 2026 -
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Peloton names interim CFO
Chief Accounting Officer Saqib Baig will step into the role following the departure of Liz Coddington.
By Grace Noto • March 16, 2026 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon notches a win against Perplexity, Reebok reenters soccer
The e-commerce giant got a temporary order blocking access for Perplexity’s AI shopping agents, while the athletics brand signed two professional soccer players.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 13, 2026 -
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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands beyond Texas with new flagship
The Western brand, which launched in 2023, is opening its first store outside the state with a location featuring a cocktail bar and hat customization in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2026 -
Courtesy of Quince
With $500M in fresh funding, Quince’s valuation tops $10B
The DTC brand, best known for its attractively priced cashmere sweaters, said revenue grows by triple digits annually and topped $1 billion last year.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2026 -
Courtesy of Fabletics
Fabletics expands into denim to ride casualization trend
CEO Adam Goldenberg told Retail Dive in January that shoppers expect athletic brands to offer casual products as apparel trends shift.
By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2026 -
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Princess Polly plots next wave of US store openings
The apparel brand will open eight stores across Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee and North Carolina throughout this year and into 2027.
By Howard Ruben • March 10, 2026 -
Courtesy of Belk
Belk adds Michael Strahan’s brand to menswear assortment
The label will offer the department store’s customers an assortment of suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts.
By Howard Ruben • March 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Levi Strauss & Co.
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Levi’s closes Dockers sale and Chip Wilson escalates Lululemon battle
The jeans maker has officially handed over its khaki label to Authentic Brands Group. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder strikes again.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of Adidas
Adidas extends CEO’s contract amid record revenues
Bjørn Gulden has made “tremendous operational and financial progress," according to the board. The retailer’s 2025 revenue reached 24.8 billion euros.
By Cara Salpini • March 5, 2026 -
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Victoria’s Secret & Co. ends Adore Me subscription offering
The intimates company also initiated a strategic review of the personal styling service DailyLook, which it acquired through the Adore Me transaction.
By Dani James • March 5, 2026 -
Courtesy of Merrell
Merrell’s first global brand platform looks to redefine the outdoors
The footwear brand is pitching nature as a refuge for consumers who are overwhelmed by the pace and digital demands of modern life.
By Chris Kelly • March 3, 2026 -
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Is On’s muted guidance the sign of a ‘dwindling’ brand?
One analyst thinks so, though others brushed it off as the activewear brand scored 30% net sales growth in 2025 and record high Q4 margins.
By Cara Salpini • March 3, 2026 -
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Kohl’s launches apparel brand geared toward teens and tweens
The private label, dubbed Sea and Skye, includes basics, fleece and graphic T-shirts, as well as dressier styles.
By Howard Ruben • March 2, 2026
