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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 -
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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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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 -
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Article, Klarna partner to let shoppers pay over time
The DTC furniture company is offering online shoppers in the U.S. and Canada BNPL options for big-ticket purchases.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Warby Parker posts first annual net income
The eyewear brand is expanding its footprint, releasing new collections and preparing for the upcoming launch of its AI glasses with Google and Samsung.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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MAC Cosmetics to enter Sephora US
As part of a broader strategy from parent company Estée Lauder to expand distribution channels, the beauty brand is moving into Sephora’s stand-alone locations as well as Sephora at Kohl’s stores.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Fragrance brand Scents Unearth’d launches exclusively at Target
The brand’s five scents highlight cultures and ingredients from around the world and are available on Target’s website and in stores nationwide.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Outdoor Voices brings spring collection to Sam’s Club
A limited-edition assortment includes boys’ and girls’ products and is priced lower than the apparel brand’s core offering.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: New Balance hits record sales in 2025, Chinese Laundry acquired
The sportswear brand brought in $9.2 billion in annual sales, while the apparel company and its sibling brands were added to Gordon Brothers’ portfolio.
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Wayfair records first annual revenue gain since the pandemic
The retailer outpaced the broader sector in the U.S., which faces a sluggish housing market, high interest rates and tariffs on furniture imports.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Spanx relaunches swimwear
The brand, which first entered the category in 2018, is offering three different compression levels in its latest swimwear collection.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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6 brands to watch in 2026
From Mango to Cyklar, legacy and emerging brands alike are leaning on physical retail to win over customers.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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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.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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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.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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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.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Tree Hut’s Gen Alpha brand — and will Lululemon’s new training line hit?
The body care company is launching “Splash” to appeal to a younger audience, while the activewear brand is pushing past its latest leggings snafu to debut a new fabric.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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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.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO
Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Brooks Running revenue up 16% in 2025
The retailer posted its ninth consecutive year of growth and took the No. 1 market position in performance running footwear at U.S. specialty retail in Q4.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Lulus expands to all Nordstrom stores
The move comes after the fashion brand extended its wholesale presence in Urban Outfitters and Dillard’s.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Tata CommunicationsThe imperatives redefining the retail experience
How retail CIOs should manage speed, scale and experience in an always-on world.
By Tata Communications • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Supergoop taps Peloton vet as chief marketing officer
The appointment of Lauren Weinberg to the top marketing post comes on the heels of Melis del Rey becoming CEO at the end of 2025.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 4, 2026
