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The Home Depot debuts Material List Builder AI
The technology helps its Pro customers quickly generate project material lists from voice prompts, emails, texts or existing documents.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce
Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap
Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Coty partners with OpenAI
The company is weaving AI throughout its business as the technology serves as “an efficiency enhancer” for creativity and strategic thinking.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Supergoop taps Peloton vet as chief marketing officer
The appointment of Lauren Weinberg to the top marketing post comes on the heels of Melis del Rey becoming CEO at the end of 2025.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Arc’teryx brings on Tommy Hilfiger vet as first chief brand officer
Avery Baker has been appointed to the newly created role. Meanwhile, the outdoor clothing company’s new general manager for EMEA is from Celine.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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QVC introduces new beauty, wellness products
The categories are a top priority for 2026, as parent company QVC Group continues to execute on a turnaround.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Claire’s names chief brand officer
Michelle Goad, who most recently served in an executive role at Gap Inc., is tasked with transforming the tween retailer's mall-oriented store footprint.
By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Levi’s launches immersive pop-up experience ahead of the Super Bowl
The event in the brand’s hometown of San Francisco runs through Saturday and highlights the area’s music, fashion and sports connections.
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The Vitamin Shoppe opens AI-enabled store in NYC
The location debuts the company’s Shoppe Advisor, an AI-powered discovery tool that focuses on in-store education, engagement and personalization.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2026 -
Courtesy of Merit
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Valentine’s Day spending to top $29B, Merit to raise prices
Consumers are budgeting roughly $200 on gifts for the holiday, per NRF, while the beauty brand is increasing prices on select products.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Crocs puts self-expression over algorithmic sameness with new platform
Ads show mannequins dancing to life and growing more human as the footwear marketer encourages real-world experiences over digital drudgery.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Target expands beauty assortment, adds 60 new brands
The mass retailer is refreshing its beauty space in stores and hosting in-person events as it winds down its partnership with Ulta.
By Dani James • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Home Depot’s key to great AI experiences? Ensure it remains an authority
The retailer started early and will continue to evolve its AI efforts “so that the brand voice shows up the way we want it to,” CIO Angie Brown said.
By Bryan Wassel • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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How Macy’s is flexing its Style Crew affiliate program beyond social media
The department store recently experimented with its Style Crew of over 600 influencers by integrating them into in-person events and direct mailers.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Moleskine opens first neighborhood concept store in US
The Upper East Side location in New York City represents a strategic shift in the company’s retail approach in America.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Lululemon puts Get Low leggings back online — with caveats
Pulled after complaints that the leggings were see-through, the product page now advises shoppers to size up and wear skin-tone underwear.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Reebok teams with Karol G and will January storms ice out retail sales?
The activewear brand signed a multiyear deal with the Colombian artist, while analysts speculate upcoming weather could slow spending.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2026 -
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How Macy’s Media Network navigates complex ‘coopetition’ with Amazon
Since signing on for a pilot with Amazon’s Retail Ad Service, the platform has drawn 175 new brands to its sponsored product offerings.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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Cautious consumers shunned big-ticket items last year
Higher tax refunds could lift discretionary spending in 2026, but the labor market is the biggest factor, according to Bank of America Institute research.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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At Michaels, taking Party City and Joann’s market share was priority No. 1
CEO David Boone, who joined the craft retailer about a year ago, said the company’s efforts in fabric and party supplies have “powered the business.”
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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Quince collaborates with A$AP Rocky on exclusive products for ‘Don’t be Dumb’ album release
The online retailer launched a limited-edition vinyl and T-shirt ahead of the artist’s first studio album release in over seven years.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Levi’s wants to teach young consumers how to repair their clothes
The Wear Longer Project aims to connect high school students with the tools and knowledge on how to repair and refresh the clothing they already own.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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For retail brands, TikTok Shop’s rise brings viral success — and disruption
At NRF, executives described major sales wins while acknowledging the social commerce feature is shaking up several retail fundamentals.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Under Armour elevates Americas president to chief merchant
Kara Trent will take on the position next month, as Chief Product Officer Yassine Saidi transitions to a senior adviser role.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2026
