Ralph Lauren rolls out AI-powered assistant to dole out fashion advice

Ask Ralph can suggest products and offer advice based on prompts like “What should I wear to a concert?” and “How can I style my navy-blue men’s blazer?”

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 10, 2025

Dollar Tree taps new chief merchandising officer

The retailer's current chief merchant will retire next year and Brent Beebe will be promoted to the role in April. 

By Dani James • Sept. 9, 2025

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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

Walmart deepens collectibles offering with live shopping series

The weekly episodes, in partnership with TalkShopLive and WeTheHobby, will give viewers access to exclusive product drops, giveaways and content.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2025

Skechers opens first US-based performance store

The 26,000-square-foot store in Miami follows the brand’s opening of locations in Canada, Chile, Belgium and Germany.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2025

Amazon integrates Lens visual search with its AI shopping assistant

Lens Live lets customers browse a swipeable product carousel and add items to their cart within the camera view.

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 8, 2025

Lululemon CEO: ‘We have become too predictable’

The retailer, facing stalled growth in the U.S., is overhauling its design and development process as it looks to bring in more newness, faster.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 5, 2025

Amazon is cutting legacy users off from this free shipping perk

Prime Invitee, which technically ended a decade ago, allowed users to share free shipping with people outside their household.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2025

Nike reframes ‘Just Do It’ as ‘Why Do It?’ to engage next-gen athletes

The brand is working to realign around sports and encourage young athletes in a climate marked by sociopolitical contention and economic pressure.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 5, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement

3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Gap Inc. bets big on beauty, accessories

At the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson called these high-margin “sleeper categories” that its customers want.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2025

Mattel restructures its brand leadership team

The reset includes adding two new roles: chief global brand officer and global head of dolls. 

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 4, 2025

American Eagle’s celebrity marketing drew outcry — and new customers

The brand defended its controversial ads with Sydney Sweeney, claiming the campaign contributed to “unprecedented” customer acquisition.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2025

How DSW’s new brand platform showcases the fun of in-person shopping

Created with Crispin, “Let Us Surprise You” celebrates the in-store experience, as the shoe retailer does 70% of its business in person.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 3, 2025

Depop eyes larger US presence with ads touting style ‘Depopelgangers’

The online fashion reseller’s “Where Taste Recognizes Taste” campaign spotlights the emotional connection tied to secondhand shopping.

By Jessica Hammers • Sept. 3, 2025

Williams-Sonoma to launch AI-powered ‘culinary companion’

Meanwhile, the company has scaled its AI customer service assistant across its portfolio. 

By Bryan Wassel • Sept. 3, 2025

Staples to bring optical centers to stores through Now Optics partnership

Through the tie-up, Stanton Optical will offer eye exams, prescription lenses and more in five of the office retailer’s locations.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 3, 2025

American Eagle’s Travis Kelce collab extends celebrity-led marketing streak

The retailer is linking with the NFL star and freshly minted fiancé to Taylor Swift on a Tru Kolors capsule collection after weathering a media firestorm.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 28, 2025

Retailers double down on AI despite reliability concerns

Over half of retailers expect most customer interactions will be handled by AI within five years, according to a Monday.com survey.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 27, 2025

Macy’s partners with Amazon for retail ads ahead of holiday season

The retailer will pilot Amazon Retail Ads Service, which allows the tech giant to serve as a third-party provider of ad-serving capabilities.

By Aaron Baar • Aug. 27, 2025

David’s Bridal launches AI to help couples manage wedding tasks

Pearl Planner features a built-in chat assistant, adaptable task boards and dynamic timelines to help users centralize planning with real-time updates.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 26, 2025

Walmart’s booming ad business provides ‘flexibility’ amid tariff impact

Continued momentum for retail media offerings like Connect is helping drive profits and will remain “obviously key,” executives said.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 26, 2025

Urban Outfitters taps Levi’s for its next On Rotation experience

The space aims to infuse “the energy of a vintage flea market” by featuring both new denim styles as well as vintage pieces like its paper bag jeans.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2025

Burlington’s ‘reimagined’ store layout aims to make shopping easier

The off-price retailer is halfway done refreshing its fleet with an open layout, organized aisles and bold signage. 

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2025

Maximize your retail impact: Digital marketing trends to watch in 2025

Learn the most impactful trends shaping the retail industry and how they can be leveraged to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative digital marketing strategies.

Aug. 25, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond battles California and Guess to go private

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the home retailer won’t open stores in the state, while the fashion company cut a deal with Authentic Brands Group. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 22, 2025