Michaels encourages a screen-free holiday season

The retailer is promoting hands-on creativity with its “Countdown to Craftsmas” Advent calendar, alongside early Black Friday deals. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2026

TikTok Shop pilots paid membership

The company recently rolled out a paid tier to 1 million shoppers. With membership, consumers get free shipping and exclusive discounts. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 12, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Dick’s Sporting Goods signs Caitlin Clark

The exclusive deal includes both Dick’s and Foot Locker, and is the first time either company has signed an athlete as a brand partner. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2026

Amazon’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals boast record exclusives

The company is also encouraging consumers to personalize their shopping journeys via artificial intelligence.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 11, 2026

Lululemon fills 2 of 4 open roles with new brand, strategy chiefs

The athletics retailer is still searching for technology and communications chiefs after those executives left their positions a few months ago.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 10, 2026

Levi’s claymation holiday campaign celebrates handmade craft amid AI bloat

The nostalgic effort follows a back-to-school campaign that CEO Michelle Gass said failed to generate the expected demand and traffic.

By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 9, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond’s new concept takes a page from original format

The store, with familiar elements like the towel wall and coupons, comes as its parent company reported strong revenue gains driven by recent acquisitions.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 6, 2026

Under Armour to sell more full-price product at outlet stores

The move is part of a broader store revamp and comes as the athletics brand tries to increase its premium positioning in the market.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 6, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: What’s next for CVS retail and Canada Goose net loss widens

The separation of CVS Health could present an opportunity for its retail pharmacies. Meanwhile, higher costs are impacting the luxury apparel brand. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 6, 2026

Walmart ramps up Sparky features in time for the holidays

New visual recognition and cart generation capabilities for the AI assistant aim to ease the pain of holiday shopping, both online and in stores.

By Nicole Silberstein • Nov. 5, 2026

Ikea leans into events for the holidays

Two locations will feature outdoor markets, while all stores will host holiday events this month. The furniture retailer also expanded its assortment.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2026

Why J.C. Penney is taking on deal fatigue for its holiday campaign

Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, explains the retailer’s latest push with agency Mischief. 

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 3, 2026

Shakeup at Old Navy continues amid merchandising struggles

Nicole Colombo, who led fashion at Walmart’s marketplace, is now head of women’s merchandising at Gap Inc.’s value brand.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2026

Consumers want to feel the holiday spirit. A good store experience can help.

Minimizing fuss, helping customers keep their holiday traditions alive and righting any problems that come up will be key goals this year.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 2, 2026

Reebok chooses Foot Locker as exclusive partner for Question shoe relaunch

After reentering the basketball arena last year, the retailer’s latest effort in the space is a reimagining of Allen Iverson’s 1996 Reebok Question.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 2, 2026

Walmart dishes up holiday meal deal

The retailer's offering for 2026 can feed 10 people for $35 and includes 18% more items than its bundle last year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2026

Louis Vuitton exec to lead Bergdorf Goodman

It’s full circle for Lanessa Elrod, who had previous stints at all three Exemplar Luxury Group banners — Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

By Daphne Howland • Updated 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

Victoria’s Secret’s Pink leans into beauty with ‘Mini Bar’ collection

The Pink Mini Bar features collaborations with Vacation, Mario Badescu and Fazit and will have a dedicated section featuring the products in stores.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2026

Fanatics revamps outfit curation tool with OpenAI

A new version of the retailer’s Shop the Look tool generated 10% higher engagement in a pilot.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2026

The Backroom: Dynamic pricing and the anxious consumer

With the holidays approaching, consumers are zeroed in on price now more than ever — and Walmart is taking the heat.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 29, 2026

Sephora casts Seth Rogen for holiday ads targeted at gift-givers

“The Studio” star plays a clueless shopper in a campaign aimed at consumers who aren’t in-the-know about beauty but are seeking thoughtful presents.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 28, 2026

Jos. A. Bank puts customer experience at the center of new store concept

The menswear retailer’s new space, which was developed using customer insights, features an area for consultations, fittings and personalized service.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2026

Target overhauls Threshold home goods brand

The $3 billion private label has improved quality, merchandising and, in some cases, prices, and added more than 800 items to the assortment.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2026

Walmart’s chief marketer breaks down retailer’s Muppet-fueled holiday campaign

For a unified push during the holidays, the retailer is recreating the world of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and extending its “Who Knew?” brand platform.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 27, 2026