Wayfair notches ‘strongest quarter of growth’ since the pandemic

The retailer posted nearly 10% revenue gains and 4.7% growth in active customers in Q3, even as consumer spending habits change in the home category.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2026

‘This will normalize’: What Adidas’ Q3 reveals about the broader footwear market

CEO Bjørn Gulden acknowledged difficulties in the lifestyle footwear market but said growth won’t happen until “the market is clean.”

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 4, 2026

Hydro Flask, Osprey owner receives acquisition proposal valued at $1.6B

Empower Brands made an unsolicited offer to purchase all outstanding common stock at $37 per share, alleging Helen of Troy's board destroyed shareholder value.

By Dani James • Nov. 4, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond’s strategy needs a reset

The company, now known as Neighborhood Intelligence, relied on acquisitions to expand its business beyond retail. With two deals called off, where does that leave its turnaround?

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 3, 2026

Boot Barn ramps up store openings despite lowering outlook

Warm weather impacted some sales in the second quarter, but the retailer is refreshing key assortments as it accelerates its footprint expansion.

By Dani James • Nov. 2, 2026

Carter’s new chief product officer is from H&M

The children’s apparel retailer made a number of other leadership changes. Meanwhile, the company reported a "volatile” Q3, according to analysts. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 2, 2026

Amazon CEO says retail business is being slept on

Andy Jassy spoke in depth about AWS and AI during a Q3 earnings call, but reiterated the importance of the company’s store progress.

By Dani James • Oct. 30, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Roots CEO exits, the FTC zeroes in on price

The chief executive stepped down following the outdoor retailer’s go-private deal. Meanwhile, the agency has been focused on how retailers set prices.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2026

Heydude wants to sell more in North America, but is unlikely to open new stores

The brand returned to growth in Q3 compared to its weak results last year, thanks largely to wholesale revenue from retail partners.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2026

FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry

The agency sent the order to nine companies to examine how personal data is being used, even through loyalty programs, to potentially alter price tags.

By Dani James • Oct. 29, 2026

Consumer confidence edges up on decline in gas prices: Conference Board

“The mood among consumers remains pretty bleak,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2026

What Nike’s Jordan pullback means for Foot Locker

With Jordan accounting for roughly 25% of Foot Locker’s revenue, the athletics retailer will have some gaps to fill next year.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 29, 2026

Could this running brand rescue Vans owner VF Corp?

The Altra footwear brand’s revenue grew 40% in Q2 and is on pace to offset ongoing declines at the company’s faltering skater brand.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2026

Etsy CEO addresses friction of AI vs. human creativity

The e-commerce marketplace saw active buyers in Q3 grow for the first time in two years and is utilizing AI to improve product recommendations.

By Dani James • Oct. 28, 2026

Aritzia banks on store openings, product expansions to double revenue in 5 years

The company plans to open as many as 14 U.S. stores a year and expand into bags, beauty and shoes on its path to becoming “world famous.”

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 28, 2026

5 of the biggest retail horror stories of 2026

From Nike’s turnaround setbacks to Chip Wilson’s battle with Lululemon, the spookiest sights weren’t found on retailers’ shelves this year.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 27, 2026

Dollar General sued by FTC over ‘deceptive pricing practices’

The agency, along with 20 states, allege that customers are charged more at the register than prices displayed on tags and in ads

By Dani James , Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 27, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Torrid CFO exits and Belk secures financing

Paula Dempsey will leave the apparel retailer next month. The department store, meanwhile, will use some of its new funds for seasonal inventory.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 23, 2026

David’s Bridal to spin off Pearl into stand-alone, publicly traded company

David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook is expected to become the chief executive of Pearl, which will own the wedding retailer’s intellectual property and brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2026

Adidas’ record Q3 is salt in the wound for Nike

Preliminary figures show revenue reaching $8.1 billion, as the sportswear giant takes “significant” share from its rival. 

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 21, 2026

Magic: The Gathering reaches record $600M in quarterly revenue

Parent company Hasbro raised its 2026 financial outlook as it reported its strongest quarter of the year.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 20, 2026

Nike hired Elliott Hill to fix a couple problems. They keep growing.

Three years ago, Nike executives touted “strong growth” across Converse and Jordan Brand. Now, both are declining by double digits — and so is China.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 19, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: The RealReal secures fresh financing, Roots buyout advances

The resale marketplace refinanced to help strengthen its balance sheet, while the apparel brand's shareholders approved its acquisition by Marquee Brands.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 16, 2026

Moody’s upgrades retail and apparel outlook as tariffs ease

The firm now expects “solid household finances” to lead to more stability in the sector, although rising energy costs and geopolitical risks are still a factor.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 14, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Brands pushes into fragrance and is Athleta’s C-suite shakeup an opportunity?

The beauty brand has launched its first fragrance and body care collection, while the Gap Inc. brand is searching for a new CEO after Maggie Gauger went to Lululemon.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 9, 2026