On signs Mbappé as it preps entry into soccer

The superstar, who signed with Nike as a child, will help the Swiss sneaker brand do battle in a sport dominated by Nike and Adidas.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond parent plots a credit union and Express goes back to the ’90s

Neighborhood Intelligence hopes to simplify home ownership with the move. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer is tapping into nostalgia.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 18, 2026

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A look at the 2026 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

Beyond Yoga captures ‘highly engaged’ NYC customer base with new pop-up

After the success of its weeklong pop-up store in 2024, the brand set up another shop that will offer exclusive merchandise and activations through January.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 18, 2026

Jordan Brand debuts training equipment line

The brand is releasing a line of strength training products inspired by Michael Jordan, even as Nike says it is overindexed with its classic footwear franchises.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2026

Toys R Us accelerates store openings in time for the holidays

The toy retailer is making a major brick-and-mortar push with 120 locations opening across the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 17, 2026

Why Lowe’s chief marketer Jen Wilson added digital commerce to her portfolio

The addition of Lowes.com and Marketplace to a purview that includes retail media, loyalty and personalization speaks to the evolution of the marketer role.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 16, 2026

How Carter’s is refreshing its brand to reach Gen Z, millennial parents

An identity overhaul, inclusive of a new logo and revamped social media strategy, is showcased in a campaign that is rooted in self-expression.

By Jessica Hammers • Sept. 16, 2026

Target debuts style-focused apparel for store associates

In a move aimed at expanding its merchandising authority beyond customers, the new drop leveraged the retailer's renewed partnership with Isaac Mizrahi.

By Dani James • Sept. 16, 2026

Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear

The category has long been a strength at Gap Inc.’s value banner, and giving the assortment its own brand identity could propel that further.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2026

Dueling Amazon, Target October sales events return

With the holidays right around the corner, both retailers will hold deal days next month on everything from toys to groceries and apparel. 

By Dani James • Sept. 15, 2026

DSW to test affordable luxury shop-in-shops

The Edit will debut at four existing locations this fall as the company looks to leverage the strength of its brand portfolio to bolster lackluster retail sales.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 15, 2026

Why Bonobos’ fall campaign centers on episodic content with Jack Quaid

Chief marketer Joe Berean details how the social-first series, “The Weekday Warrior Show,” showcases the retailer’s “wry smile” brand positioning.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2026

Target names chief marketing and guest experience officer

Mark Weinstein will be responsible for developing how consumers experience and connect with Target across channels, culture and community.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2026

Old Navy’s MrBeast deal boosts engagement amid bigger bet on creators

A back-to-school campaign with the top YouTuber is showing early promise, including a traffic bump, as the Gap Inc. retailer rewires its marketing.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 15, 2026

Teens start to trust AI recommendations more than friends, parents

There's a generational shift among consumers as they bring AI into their purchasing process, according to a Mastercard report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2026

FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

FedEx Duty and Tax provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2026

Kohl’s turns to Babies R Us as Sephora falters

The department store is bringing the brand to more stores and adding an exclusive collection. Meanwhile Sephora at Kohl’s sales are down this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2026

Instacart, Shipt launch AI-powered shopping assistants

The companies’ new marketplace tools can build grocery carts based on a conversation with a customer or an uploaded photo.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 14, 2026

Why SoHo is still a retail favorite

The New York neighborhood is seeing record low retail rental availability rates while some of the city’s other shopping corridors struggle.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 14, 2026

What separates top self-service performers from laggards?

Discover the practices helping leading retailers improve self-service performance over time.

Sept. 14, 2026

After demise of Joann locations, fabric is now in 90% of Michaels stores

The craft retailer has expanded its Knit & Sew Shop and is hosting events in honor of National Sewing Month to celebrate.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 11, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Chewy’s sales jump and a retail exec turns politician

The pet retailer scored more than 7% net sales growth in the most recent quarter. Meanwhile, former Hudson’s Bay CEO Helena Foulkes could soon be Rhode Island’s governor.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 11, 2026

Amazon pilots ad services in ChatGPT: What marketers need to know

The managed service offering, which is in a U.S. pilot and available via Amazon DSP, comes as ChatGPT Ads recently hit a revenue milestone.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 11, 2026

Target introduces AI-powered photo search, review features

The retailer is accelerating its AI capabilities to boost personalization and product discovery.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 10, 2026

Ace Hardware: ‘We’re in the business of building national brands’

The retailer introduced new ways brands can build awareness through its retail media network at its inaugural Upfront event in Chicago.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 8, 2026