Ulta to launch on TikTok Shop with curated assortment

The beauty retailer's Q4 net sales grew nearly 12%, though industry analysts questioned the retailer's "softer" fiscal 2026 comp guidance.

By Dani James • March 13, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon notches a win against Perplexity, Reebok reenters soccer

The e-commerce giant got a temporary order blocking access for Perplexity’s AI shopping agents, while the athletics brand signed two professional soccer players.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 13, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

From Target’s path forward under a new CEO to the retailers most vulnerable to bankruptcy, here’s a look at the stories shaping the industry.

By Retail Dive staff

How Lowe’s tailors its AI-backed Mylow to different customers

The home improvement retailer gets about a million questions a month between Mylow and Mylow Companion, with customer inquiries ranging in terms of expertise and needs.

By Dani James • March 12, 2026

Dollar General to introduce new store format, pilot subscription program

The discount retailer reported Q4 net sales jumped nearly 6% year over year, with average basket size growing due to increased retail unit prices.

By Dani James • March 12, 2026

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands beyond Texas with new flagship

The Western brand, which launched in 2023, is opening its first store outside the state with a location featuring a cocktail bar and hat customization in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2026

Ross opens 17 stores, pushing forward with brick-and-mortar expansion

The store openings, which span its namesake banner and DD’s Discounts, are part of the off-price retailer’s efforts to open 110 new locations this year.

By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2026

What’s essential for AI shopping assistant success

The biggest risk isn’t falling behind on deployment — it’s deploying before the organization is ready, experts say.

By Michael Brady • March 12, 2026

Rebecca Minkoff footwear comes to QVC

Additionally, the fashion designer’s RM Studio x Rebecca Minkoff spring ready-to-wear collection is available exclusively at QVC.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2026

Target reduces prices on 3K products to draw in busy families

The seasonal price drops include a selection of baby products, as the retailer aims to attract a demographic it lost sight of.

By Dani James • March 11, 2026

Fabletics expands into denim to ride casualization trend

CEO Adam Goldenberg told Retail Dive in January that shoppers expect athletic brands to offer casual products as apparel trends shift.

By Cara Salpini • March 10, 2026

Princess Polly plots next wave of US store openings

The apparel brand will open eight stores across Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee and North Carolina throughout this year and into 2027.

By Howard Ruben • March 10, 2026

Petal & Pup eyes launch with Dillard’s, Von Maur

The fashion brand has a successful partnership with Nordstrom and is ready for additional growth. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 10, 2026

Best Buy wants to be at the forefront of agentic AI discovery

“As agentic commerce matures, we want to serve our customers in new ways, both on and off of platforms,” CEO Corie Barry said.

By Bryan Wassel • March 10, 2026

Target debuts Free People intimates assortment

The mass retailer is selling Intimately FP in select stores and online with a selection of exclusive offerings.

By Dani James • March 9, 2026

Primark is retail’s ‘best kept secret.’ It’s ready to move beyond that.

The fashion retailer has a new CEO, is expanding in the U.S. and will soon open a flagship in New York City. It just wants you to know it exists.

By Kaarin Moore • March 9, 2026

Belk adds Michael Strahan’s brand to menswear assortment

The label will offer the department store’s customers an assortment of suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts.

By Howard Ruben • March 9, 2026

Costco ties digital personalization to $470M in sales growth

Personalized product recommendation carousels and modernized display pages are driving e-commerce sales and traffic, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

By Bryan Wassel • March 9, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Levi’s closes Dockers sale and Chip Wilson escalates Lululemon battle

The jeans maker has officially handed over its khaki label to Authentic Brands Group. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder strikes again.

By Retail Dive Staff • March 6, 2026

The dark side of personalization

“If you can’t explain it to the customer … then you should not be personalizing,” Qualtrics’ Isabelle Zdatny said.

By Michael Brady • March 6, 2026

The Salvation Army launches first digital thrift store on Roblox

“Thrift Score” is a shoppable digital environment — and a way to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 5, 2026

Victoria’s Secret & Co. ends Adore Me subscription offering

The intimates company also initiated a strategic review of the personal styling service DailyLook, which it acquired through the Adore Me transaction.

By Dani James • March 5, 2026

How The Children’s Place embraces modern parenting with new brand platform

The retailer’s “It’s a Yes Day” platform began rolling out this month across digital, social and e-commerce channels and includes creator partnerships.

By Chris Kelly • March 5, 2026

Williams-Sonoma names chief marketing officer

Abby Teisch, who was already on the retailer’s marketing team, will focus on performance marketing, customer engagement and growth initiatives.

By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2026

Bath & Body Works wants to transform from a specialty retailer to a ‘premier global brand’

Sales were down in Q4 and are forecast to be down in 2026. But, the company has a transformation plan to meet customers where they are. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 4, 2026

‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO

The retailer unveiled its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes an additional $1 billion operational investment and revamps of some private labels.

By Dani James • March 4, 2026