Maryland Container Store location, slated to be converted to co-branded Bed Bath & Beyond store, to close

The store in Gaithersburg, which was among about 100 Container Store locations scheduled to be converted, will now shutter in July.

By Caroline Jansen • June 17, 2026

‘BarkBox is not a box’: CEO

Matt Meeker said he has “dealt with some hard truths” as the company looks beyond its personalized subscription box model.

By Lara Ewen • June 16, 2026

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Retail's quest to improve the customer experience

From new store concepts to AI-enabled offerings, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

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Victoria’s Secret investors back full board after proxy battle

The retailer's shareholders reelected all nine of the remaining nominees put forward by the company, despite pushback from activist group BBRC.

By Dani James • June 16, 2026

Foot Locker vet to lead operations at Kohl’s

Elliott Rodgers, who also spent more than eight years in leadership roles at Ulta, joins the struggling department store in September.

By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2026

Dollar General shuffles executive ranks

Among the nine officer appointments was Travis Nixon, who joined the company last fall and was named chief data and AI officer.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2026

Dick’s plots 100 Lids shop-in-shops by the end of the summer

A partnership featuring licensed and lifestyle headwear is already available at 46 locations and will expand nationwide in the months to come.

By Cara Salpini • June 15, 2026

Target’s Brian Cornell to remain executive chairman after proposal rejected

Shareholders did not approve a policy suggestion making the board chair an independent director, despite pushback on Cornell's appointment.

By Dani James • June 15, 2026

Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2026

Dick’s, like many vacationers, is spending the summer in the Hamptons

A rotating pop-up will highlight the retailer’s private brands with curated assortments and event programming, Dick’s Vice President of Vertical Brand Marketing Aimee Watters tells Retail Dive.

By Cara Salpini • June 15, 2026

Sleep Number files for bankruptcy, inks merger deal

Sleep Country Canada is the stalking horse bidder for the struggling 40-year-old retailer, which is known for its adjustable mattresses.

By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2026

Build-A-Bear reconfigures top leadership

Chris Hurt is now formally in the CEO seat, while the company announced changes for two of its other executives.

By Kaarin Moore • June 12, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Trump loves inflation and Abercrombie opens a ‘pinnacle’ store in SoHo

The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 12, 2026

Primark names Ikea vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

Lucy Slinger is the latest executive hire at Primark as the company consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

By Grace Noto • June 12, 2026

Pinterest signs $4B AI deal with AWS

The largest in Pinterest’s history, the deal will make discovery more personal, visual and actionable, according to CTO Matt Madrigal.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2026

Shoe Carnival changes corporate name to Shoe Station Group

The retailer's new ticker symbol will be "SHOE" and the company will expand the business through the acquisition of other footwear companies.

By Dani James • June 11, 2026

Lands’ End warehouse snags lead to Q1 revenue drop

Without those challenges, sales would have risen — and the company expects to comp positively in Q2.

By Lara Ewen • June 10, 2026

Will high-speed grocery delivery allow Amazon and Walmart to close the gap on convenience?

As both retailers build out 30-minute delivery services, they’re threatening advantages supermarkets enjoy by being close to their customers.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2026

Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan

The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2026

Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit

Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Connecticut becomes second state to regulate dynamic pricing

The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond continues acquisition spree

The home retailer is building out its services portfolio with an all-stock acquisition of an installation and renovation services company.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Optimus Prime will take your call: Hasbro leans into AI-driven licensing

The toy company’s AI studio, Sixth Wall, will debut behavioral licensing, which is focused on how characters think, speak and interact in new experiences.

By Kaarin Moore • June 9, 2026

Saks Global faces pivotal year as court approves bankruptcy exit plans

The company will slash debt by 75%, get $500 million in new financing and aim for $9 billion in GMV by 2030. But now customers need to come back.

By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2026

Best Buy rolls out Meta Lab shop-in-shops

The retailer will debut the spaces — which allow shoppers to test Meta's lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets — at 50 locations this summer.

By Dani James • June 8, 2026

Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retailers said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026