Target, Parachute team up again on home capsule collection

The two partnered last year and are back for round two as Target revamps its merchandise offerings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

4 experts on how to make AI investments worthwhile

Leaders at CCW Las Vegas discussed the challenges of and strategies for cutting through AI hype, from understanding how costs scale to investing with customers in mind.

By Bryan Wassel • July 2, 2026

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Retail's quest to improve the customer experience

From new store concepts to AI-enabled offerings, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

By Retail Dive staff

Stitch Fix expands AI image generation to improve personalization

With Stitch Fix Vision, users can now create photos of themselves on demand in recommended outfits. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

Under Armour partners with Feng Chen Wang on women’s strategy

The label showcased elements from the upcoming partnership at its June runway show during Paris Fashion Week.

By Lara Ewen • July 1, 2026

Dick’s adds paid loyalty tier for $99 a year

Benefits for ScoreCard+ members include $100 in rewards each year in increments of $25 per quarter.

By Cara Salpini • July 1, 2026

Amazon, J.C. Penney dangle gas-related deals ahead of July 4

At the e-commerce giant, the savings are only for Prime members, while at the department store customers can trade a gas receipt for $10 off.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2026

What Walmart’s Vibe.co deal means for CTV, retail media convergence

The acquisition of the platform designed for small- and mid-sized businesses speaks to the evolution of streaming TV advertising.

By Chris Kelly • June 30, 2026

Adult women are driving toy industry growth

Meanwhile, social media is influencing the segment, fueled by ASMR content and unboxing videos. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 30, 2026

The loyalty metric no one wants to explain

Repeat purchases aren't proof of loyalty. Incrementality is.

By Eli Chamberlin, Director of Product at Rokt • June 29, 2026

J.C. Penney, Aéropostale link loyalty programs

Customers who shop at both retailers can earn points to redeem at either one. Both companies are part of the Catalyst Brands portfolio.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas gets into PPE, Five Below fills out C-suite

The athletics retailer debuted a safety footwear collection with Glo Brands B.V., while the discount chain hired a chief retail officer and a chief legal officer.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2026

How retailers are thinking about omnichannel in the age of AI

The tech has offered new ways to drive traffic and manage loyalty programs, but retail is still about emotional connection, executives at Ulta, Stitch Fix and Tapestry said.

By Lara Ewen • June 25, 2026

FAO Schwarz opens NYC location for the first time in 100 years — this time in Nordstrom

The toy company's second New York store is part of a broader partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products in all Nordstrom stores later this year.

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2026

Mickey Drexler: ‘If I make a mistake, I make a mistake’

The Alex Mill chairman told CommerceNext attendees that being fired from Gap was a “nightmare” but said he now has the best job he’s ever had.

By Lara Ewen • June 25, 2026

The Backroom: The weight-loss era is not just about selling clothes

Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

By Retail Dive Staff • June 25, 2026

Walmart gets bullish on advertising business with Vibe.co acquisition

The retailer plans to strengthen its higher-margin advertising division through a deal to acquire the CTV tech platform.

By Dani James • June 24, 2026

Target launches back-to-school season — and the first test of its turnaround

The retailer is debuting limited-edition collabs, savings on its loyalty program and a refreshed assortment as it competes with Amazon's Prime Day on summertime deals.

By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2026

DoorDash launches conversational shopping assistant

The tool allows grocery shoppers to input a recipe link, photo from a cookbook or image of a list and receive a shoppable cart of items.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 23, 2026

Gap Inc. plots AI-led marketing modernization effort

The retailer is leveraging partnerships with Google Cloud, Zeta Global and Publicis Sapient as part of a newly announced transformation effort.

By Chris Kelly • June 23, 2026

Bath & Body Works to launch at Ulta Beauty

A curated collection of products will be available at over 600 locations, and the Juniper Breeze scent will return as a limited-time exclusive for the beauty retailer.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2026

Why Lowe’s wants content creators in its network to pitch product ideas

Marketing chief Jen Wilson explains how the home improvement retailer’s program is evolving from content to curation to creation with partners like MrBeast.

By Chris Kelly • June 23, 2026

Amazon’s Prime Day sale could spur $26.3B in US e-commerce

As usual, rivals have scrambled to compete with the e-commerce giant’s summer sale, which is earlier than ever this year.

By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond wants consumers to dig up old coupons

The iconic 20% off coupons will be honored at face value and serve as an entry into a sweepstakes to win a $100,000 home transformation.

By Caroline Jansen • June 22, 2026

Squaring agility and identity to drive long-term success

Brand identity used to be earned through reputation, but now it's curated in boardrooms. Is that rigidity costing retailers their ability to adapt?

By Tony D’Onofrio, president of Sensormatic Solutions • June 22, 2026

Pinterest introduces experimental AI app

Ask Pinterest works with conversational language and can process complex queries, which could help the platform improve its future AI features.

By Lara Ewen • June 18, 2026