Estée Lauder now expects up to 10K role reductions

The cosmetics company increased its expected role cuts as part of its restructuring effort, with much of the increase in point-of-sale jobs at department stores.

By Dani James • May 1, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Heydude sales decline and Lululemon dishes about Chip Wilson

The Crocs-owned footwear brand's sales fell 12%, while the athletics company spelled out a fraught relationship in proxy documents.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 1, 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.

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Wayfair touts market share gains in retail’s toughest category

The home goods retailer also posted a healthy Q1 sales increase, but its struggles with profitability continued as net loss barely budged.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2026

Amazon Prime Day moves to June

The e-commerce company's sales event happened in July last year. Meanwhile, Q1 earnings showed strong growth in online store net sales.

By Dani James • April 30, 2026

As discounts proliferate, Adidas must ‘defend newness’

In another big growth quarter, the activewear giant said it pulled back on wholesale to avoid promotions on new product.

By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2026

Etsy CEO calls on sellers to refresh inventory, provide ‘really great human service’

Kruti Patel Goyal, a 15-year company veteran who took the top job in January, said the company’s Q1 performance indicates early turnaround success.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond CEO: AI will lead to ‘significant reduction in headcount’

Areas impacted at the retailer could include supply chain, IT, accounting, marketing and merchandising, Marcus Lemonis told analysts Monday.

By Caroline Jansen • April 28, 2026

3 takeaways from Walmart’s 2026 annual report

The retailer's 2026 fiscal year boasted e-commerce growth, Supercenter openings and big AI initiatives. “We are at a pivotal moment,” CEO John Furner said.

By Dani James • April 27, 2026

Hasbro expects March cyberattack to impact second-quarter revenue

The toy maker is reviewing files and working to fully bring certain systems back online. The company will incur some costs related to the investigation.

By David Jones • April 27, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Pat McGrath Labs exits bankruptcy, GameStop bets on ‘retro’

The cosmetics company forged a deal with GDA Luma, while the gaming retailer is expanding its assortment of older products nationwide.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 24, 2026

Men’s Wearhouse owner aims to rejoin the stock market

Tailored Brands struggled even after its 2020 bankruptcy as the menswear specialist grappled with the pandemic and changing consumer habits.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2026

Primark to be spun off into stand-alone company

Parent company Associated British Foods plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027.

By Kaarin Moore • April 21, 2026

Backcountry acquires Coalatree as it debuts brand incubator

The retailer, which bought cycling company Velotech in September, is looking for more partnerships with up-and-coming brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 17, 2026

QVC Group follows through on bankruptcy, readies itself for a new live-shopping era

The Chapter 11 process applies only to U.S. entities and will be swift, as the company has a plan to drastically reduce its $6.6 billion debt.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 17, 2026

QVC Group preps bankruptcy filing

The television shopping network is buckling under billions in debt as losses pile up.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2026

Vince expresses confidence in Saks Global, despite $6M bad debt expense

The fashion company “took a hit” in Q4 due to the conglomerate, but is optimistic about the future. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 16, 2026

Rent the Runway turns to marketplace, other sideline businesses to stoke revenue

The subscription site is also launching more than 30 new brands and expanding its “everyday” and “workwear” assortments.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2026

Surprise wholesale strength lifts Levi’s in Q1

Sales and margins beat expectations, thanks to growth across channels — and the ongoing popularity of denim worldwide.

By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators owner

The retailer intends to purchase most of F9 Brands' assets for about $150 million, which would help it develop a home services and improvement portfolio.

By Dani James • April 8, 2026

Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4B

Through the deal, Olaplex will be focused on “accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results,” CEO Amanda Baldwin said.

By Howard Ruben • April 7, 2026

US resale market expected to surpass $78B by 2030

The U.S. secondhand market last year grew nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market, according to ThredUp’s latest report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 3, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Converse drags down Nike, Wacoal acquires Glamorise

The sneaker brand’s sales fell more than 30% in the latest quarter, and the deal with Glamorise is aimed at strengthening Wacoal’s U.S. position.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 3, 2026

QVC Group anticipates going concern warning

The owner of QVC and HSN has yet to file its 10-K and said there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue.

By Kaarin Moore • April 2, 2026

Nike’s recovery taking longer than expected. Is patience running thin?

CEO Elliot Hill on Tuesday said the company is not satisfied, but that he’s confident in the direction. 

By Dani James • April 1, 2026