Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. changes corporate name again, relocates headquarters

The rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence underscores the company’s ambitions to move beyond retail and into home services.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 5, 2026

Michael Kors a drag in Q1 as Jimmy Choo kicks revenue up 10%

Owner Capri Holdings suffered from woes at its larger label, as total revenue fell more than 3% compared to last year, though margins and profits expanded.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2026

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

By Retail Dive staff

Barbie is ready to be a ‘fashion icon’

While Mattel is entering a new chapter with the doll, it swung to a net loss in Q2.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 5, 2026

High-income shoppers drive revenue gains at Wayfair

Despite continued housing market uncertainty, the company’s upscale Perigold banner experienced growth, increasing by over 35% in Q2.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 4, 2026

GameStop resorts to $1.4B debt swap to preserve cash

The retailer forged a private deal with its lenders to trade loans due in four to six years for shares of its Class A common stock.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2026

Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds

A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds. 

By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2026

Private equity firm tries again to buy 100-plus J.C. Penney stores

Onyx Partners, whose previous bid fell through, is offering $934 million for the properties.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2026

Digital Brands Group considers sale, merger

The apparel conglomerate is undergoing a strategic review and has retained financial advisers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 3, 2026

Amazon Prime Day details elusive as AWS takes centerstage

The company’s Q2 online store net sales grew 15%, but Amazon has pared back the public release of details on how the major sales event fared. 

By Dani James • July 31, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Macy’s disappearing billboard and Reformation’s IPO

The department store’s iconic sign in Herald Square was taken down. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer went public on the low end of its price range.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2026

Crocs tops $1B in quarterly revenue for the first time

Heydude continues to struggle, with a nearly 6% drop in revenue, and wholesale declined at both brands.

By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2026

Adidas apparel outshines footwear during World Cup quarter

The brand — which also announced a CFO transition — saw apparel net sales jump 34% in the second quarter.

By Dani James • July 30, 2026

The Backroom: How long can the consumer hang on?

Discretionary retail sales have been surprisingly strong so far this year. The team discusses the reasons why and what that might mean for the rest of 2026.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 30, 2026

Bark names CFO

Anya Hamill comes with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across public and private CPG companies.

By Caroline Jansen • July 29, 2026

Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever

With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2026

Shein’s US ambitions hindered by FTC investigation, tariffs

The global e-commerce giant disclosed the investigation as it preps for a Hong Kong IPO and also noted it has been bumping prices to tackle tariff costs.

By Dani James • July 29, 2026

Brand licensing firm snaps up DTC intimates brand Cosabella

Crown Brands Group also acquired lingerie brand Hanky Panky late last year and aims to buy more companies, including in other categories.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2026

Stressed parents turn to BNPL for back-to-school shopping

Nearly half of consumers expect to use buy now, pay later this year, an Omnisend survey found.

By Dani James • July 27, 2026

Is Hoka slowing down?

Deckers Brands, which also runs Ugg, beat expectations for Q1, but some analysts wonder whether demand for its sneaker brand could wane.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Digital Brands Group enacts reverse stock split, gas prices up again

The company will implement a 1-for-40 split to comply with Nasdaq rules, and this week's $100-per-barrel price on oil poses a risk to household budgets.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 24, 2026

Tractor Supply sputters in Q2, lowers outlook

The retailer is having a tough year so far as its pet business falters, its customers face soaring fuel prices and Amazon encroaches on its territory.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2026

Canadian mattress retailer to acquire Sleep Number for over $700M

Sleep Country had already agreed to buy the U.S. mattress maker and retailer ahead of its bankruptcy last month.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2026

Destination XL board pushes to stop FullBeauty Brands merger

The company recommends shareholders vote against an issuance proposal that needs approval to fulfill the deal's terms.

By Dani James • July 21, 2026

Hasbro CEO says Magic: The Gathering ‘off to a ripping start’

The property surpassed $500 million in quarterly revenue for the first time in its over 30-year history and helped push overall revenue up 16% in Q2.

By Kaarin Moore • July 21, 2026

GameStop discloses 10% eBay stake as it pushes for a deal

That’s roughly double the amount GameStop owned in May, when the company made its initial $56 billion offer to acquire the marketplace.

By Cara Salpini • July 20, 2026