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

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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

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

Amazon Prime members now get free Alexa+ access

The new perk follows a quarter of double-digit growth in Prime membership as Amazon and rivals emphasize the importance of their paid membership programs.

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 4, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Reebok partners with Hilary Duff and Saks Fifth Avenue launches fall campaign

The pop icon is the athletic retailer’s latest ambassador. Meanwhile, the department store, and sister brand Neiman Marcus, debuted seasonal campaigns. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 4, 2026

Petco loses millions due to loyalty program

When Petco Perks launched in Q2, “customer point redemption volumes far exceeded our initial projections,” CEO Joel Anderson said.

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 4, 2026

Victoria’s Secret embraces nostalgia, entertainment trends

The lingerie giant has also worked to improve core product like bras, which boosted Q2 sales growth across brands, categories and channels.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2026

Walmart shoppers can now get Dunkin’ delivered alongside orders

The service follows a similar announcement with Subway as the retailer aims to become a contender in the restaurant delivery space.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 3, 2026

Kohl’s unites marketing, digital under new chief customer officer role

The position combines media, loyalty, digital commerce and other functions under one title. Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond will depart the company.

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 2, 2026

Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience

The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.

By Dani James • Sept. 2, 2026

Amazon’s ad auction surcharges secretly bilked brands of billions, FTC alleges

Internal documents indicate Amazon knew its practices could damage advertiser trust, but Amazon says the FTC doesn’t understand the business.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 1, 2026

Target bets on ’90s nostalgia with exclusive Delia’s collection

The assortment offers a fresh take on the brand’s vintage style and includes a version of its famous catalog. 

By Dani James • Aug. 31, 2026

Macy’s names senior vice president of creative, production

The retailer is bringing back former staffer Maya Dukes to lead its creative strategy as it executes on its Bold New Chapter strategy. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2026

Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant

Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.

By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 31, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Arc’teryx vet heads to Helly Hansen, Avon North America to be acquired

Kontoor Brands tapped C.J. King to lead Helly Hansen’s North American sports division, while Regent’s deal reunites the beauty company with Avon International.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 28, 2026

Sur La Table launches peer-to-peer marketplace

The kitchenware retailer is partnering with resale technology platform Archive to power its Second Servings venture.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 27, 2026

Kohl’s expands home assortment with Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay

The retailer will offer cookware and kitchen appliances from the two household names with an eye toward value, functionality and design. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 27, 2026

Take a look inside the new Barnes & Noble in Chicago

As the retailer builds out its store footprint, a location in the heart of the Illinois city is keeping readers in The Loop.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 26, 2026

How Athleta is revamping its brand narrative with bolder purpose

Chief marketer Erika Everett details a fall campaign that aims to be more provocative and visually distinct than the activewear retailer’s past marketing.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 26, 2026