Amazon takes Haul international through Bazaar app launch

To gain market share from rivals Temu and Shein, the e-commerce giant is expanding the reach of its new app, featuring ultra-low-priced products.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2025

Chewy ramps up creator storefronts ahead of holiday season

More than 600 creators have signed up for the Chewy Storefronts platform, enabling them to curate shoppable product lists relevant to their audiences.

By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 10, 2025

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Gen Z and the next-generation consumer

If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

By Retail Dive staff

In an AI world, Nordstrom is leaning into human care

AI has a role to play, but when customers "really want the face-to-face, eye-to-eye, voice-to-voice connection,” the retailer is there to meet the need, Nordstrom’s Heather Bissell said.

By Kristen Doerer • Nov. 10, 2025

Bath & Body Works makes Grand Central smell like Fresh Balsam for the holidays

The retailer is bringing an immersive campaign to train stations and movie theaters across the country. 

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 7, 2025

Wayfair pilots small-format store in Ohio

The Columbus store, set to open in late 2026, will be about half the size of the brand’s other locations.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 7, 2025

Allbirds leans on new product launches to stoke turnaround

The footwear brand’s legacy styles are fading as marketing focuses on performance and design innovations, contributing to a revenue miss in Q3.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?

Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 7, 2025

Saks Global approaches merger anniversary with a whirlwind of executive changes

Most surprising is last week’s exit of Emily Essner, who was aboard as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus combined and whose duties just expanded.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2025

Inside Lowe’s social-first holiday push as Gen Alpha enters the market

Chief Marketing Officer Jen Wilson explains how the home improvement retailer measures the success of in-store experiences and its new creator network.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 5, 2025

Gap extends ‘Give Your Gift’ holiday campaign to promote hope, unity

An emotional spot set to a cover of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb” was handled by the same creative duo behind Gap’s record-breaking “Better in Denim” ad.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 5, 2025

Walmart introduces AI tools for in-store and online holiday shopping

The retailer’s latest AI investments span its app, supply chain and customer service operations.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 5, 2025

[Podcast] Decoded: The New Consumer

This podcast uncovers how AI, influencers, and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the future of retail.

By Retail Dive's studioID • Nov. 5, 2025

Bath & Body Works brings on former Bluemercury CEO in new role

Maly Bernstein, who spent four years leading the Macy’s, Inc. banner, has been named chief commercial officer.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 4, 2025

4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 4, 2025

Urban Outfitters expands localized store concept aimed at Gen Z

The new formats, which feature localized merchandising, will be applied to street-level as well as mall stores. But are they too normal?

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2025

Best Buy bets on sports, creators to serve up holiday gifting inspiration

The tech retailer will feature creators in its CTV ads for the first time and will advertise during 30 different NFL games throughout the season. 

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 3, 2025

Can Claire’s make a comeback?

Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

By Dani James • Updated Nov. 5, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon links up with the NFL, Parade shuts down

The activewear brand is launching an apparel collection tied to the league’s teams, while the intimates brand abruptly ceased operations after six years.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2025

Target brings back ‘Hot Santa,’ adds new characters to holiday push

Americans are prioritizing small moments of joy to combat a tough economic climate, according to internal research that informed Target’s holiday strategy.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 31, 2025

J.C. Penney, iHeartRadio partner on holiday collection

The move is part of the department store’s broader plans for the season, which also include special 24-hour deals throughout November.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2025

The Backroom: Halloween casts a spell over retail

The creepy-crawly event has grown into a monthslong celebration and a $13 billion business. But is it a harbinger for the holidays?

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2025

Nordstrom relaunches holiday catalog

The department store will host more than 1,500 events this year and will also have Santa Claus at all of its locations for the first time.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 29, 2025

Pinterest rolls out AI-powered personalization features

The updates will turn the platform “into a personal shopping assistant” led by the technology, according to executives. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2025

Walmart balances whimsy with value in Dr. Seuss-inspired holiday ads

Spots taking place in a town called WhoKnewVille reinforce a messaging platform that challenges consumer perceptions around the retailer’s image.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 29, 2025

Wayfair invests in AI to power its customer experience push

The retailer is using the technology in its product image carousels, search engine and contact center operations.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 29, 2025