The Weekly Closeout: Zara partners with John Galliano and Peloton goes to the gym

The fast-fashion retailer announced a two-year partnership with the designer, while the DTC brand launched its Peloton Commercial Series. 

By Retail Dive Staff • March 20, 2026

Lowe’s launches subscription service for in-home maintenance

For $99 annually, HomeCare+ subscribers can have two in-home visits a year, spanning services like electric dryer vent cleaning and electric water heater flush.

By Howard Ruben • March 20, 2026

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Meta bets on NYC with flagship

Meta is making its Fifth Avenue retail pop-up location permanent by signing a 10-year lease on the space.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 19, 2026

Michaels cuts prices on 3K more items as consumers waver

The arts and crafts retailer is keen on picking up market share left open by the demise of Party City and Joann.

By Daphne Howland • March 19, 2026

Build-A-Bear launches at Walmart

The toy company will offer a number of products for a limited time in 1,500 Walmart stores and on the big-box retailer’s website. 

By Howard Ruben • March 19, 2026

Half of consumers prefer brands that don’t use generative AI, Gartner finds

Consumers who are ambivalent or distrust the technology may walk away if they feel forced to use AI, one analyst said.

By Bryan Wassel • March 18, 2026

Why J.C. Penney’s spring campaign bowed with a Paris, Texas, fashion show

Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at operating parent Catalyst Brands, digs into the “Exactly What You Are (and Aren’t) Looking For” effort.

By Chris Kelly • March 18, 2026

Vuori debuts women’s denim collection

At launch, the offering includes a pair of jeans and a denim jacket. It comes shortly after rival Fabletics expanded into denim.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2026

David’s Bridal launches wholesale business

A selection of 50 gowns from designer brands is part of the retailer’s initial offering, along with private-label and white-label services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2026

Target consolidates spring savings event into 3 days

Competitors expanded the length of seasonal sales over the past year, but the retailer’s March event marks a reduction from 2025’s Target Circle Week sale.

By Dani James • March 17, 2026

Lands’ End names first chief marketer in nearly a decade

The appointment of Sarah Sylvester, who most recently led marketing for Victoria’s Secret, represents a renewed focus by the retailer on brand building.

By Jessica Hammers • March 17, 2026

Urban Outfitters taps Vans as latest On Rotation partner

The collaboration celebrates the skateboarding brand’s 60th “Off the Wall” anniversary and features sneakers, apparel and accessories.

By Howard Ruben • March 16, 2026

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

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