On commercial chief exits amid leadership restructure

The activewear brand is splitting the role in two, with Rebecca Cai taking on oversight of global markets and Alice Delahunt joining to focus on the customer.

By Cara Salpini • July 10, 2026

CEOs fear they’re underinvesting in AI

More than half of chief executives are concerned their businesses will fall behind due to limitations in technology foundations, according to a new survey.

By Scarlett Evans • July 9, 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.

By Retail Dive staff

Are grocers making smart investments in back-end AI?

Retailers should lean into tech partnerships to alleviate operational pain in the short term, while laying the rails for agentic operations, experts said.

By Jeff Wells • July 9, 2026

Destination XL board rejects go-private offer — again

The retailer's board recommended shareholders reject an updated offer from Zodiac Partners, calling it an opportunistic move on DXL’s current market pressures.

By Dani James • July 9, 2026

FP Movement launches Asics footwear collaboration

The tie-up is one of several merchandising efforts from Free People this year and comes as the brand embarks on a brick-and-mortar expansion.

By Dani James • July 8, 2026

The running list of retail deals in 2026

In the first half of the year, Etsy sold Depop, Reformation filed for an IPO and Bed Bath & Beyond made a slew of acquisitions.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 8, 2026

Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods

President Donald Trump said the initiative came at his request, though Walmart did not mention the Trump administration in its announcement.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 7, 2026

La-Z-Boy advances cost-cutting distribution revamp

The furniture maker expects to nearly complete two centralized hubs this year as part of a multiyear distribution overhaul.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 6, 2026

Your ‘omnichannel’ media strategy is ignoring half the shopper journey

Commerce media's measurement problem isn't a secret. Brands know it. Retailers know it. And Fluent has the answer.

July 6, 2026

Primark leans on expansion for growth

But the Irish apparel retailer needs more than new brick-and-mortar stores to stimulate consumer demand, according to GlobalData analysts.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2026

Tariffs, trade shocks and the end of retail planning as we know it

Tariffs are the latest disruption, not the last. Here's how leading retailers are responding.

July 6, 2026

StockX expands with debut of used, vintage listings

StockX Listings uses AI photo analysis and pricing guidance so sellers can list products quickly. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

Target, Parachute team up again on home capsule collection

The two partnered last year and are back for round two as Target revamps its merchandise offerings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

Lululemon adds Chip Wilson board picks Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile

After trading barbs with its founder, the company is fulfilling its end of the agreement to add the On co-founder and ESPN veteran to its board.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 1, 2026

Primark nears 50 US stores with latest openings

Two locations, in Houston and Indianapolis, will expand the Irish retailer’s U.S. footprint to 44 as it pushes deeper into the region.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 30, 2026

Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 30, 2026

Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2026

Stocky is shutting down, but that’s not the real story

The end of Stocky is good news for your business. It was never meant to keep up with 95% of brands.

June 29, 2026

Modernizing the retail edge—a competitive imperative

Modernize retail edge infrastructure or fall behind—AI, real-time inventory and seamless checkout await.

June 29, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas gets into PPE, Five Below fills out C-suite

The athletics retailer debuted a safety footwear collection with Glo Brands B.V., while the discount chain hired a chief retail officer and a chief legal officer.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2026

Allbirds officially changes name, appoints new CEO

Smartbird is now an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider and Nadia Carlsten will replace Joe Vernachio as its chief executive. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 25, 2026

FAO Schwarz opens NYC location for the first time in 100 years — this time in Nordstrom

The toy company's second New York store is part of a broader partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products in all Nordstrom stores later this year.

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2026

Sephora introduces store quiet hours

The beauty retailer will lower music and screen displays during specific hours following a successful store pilot across eight markets.

By Dani James • June 25, 2026

The Backroom: The weight-loss era is not just about selling clothes

Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

By Retail Dive Staff • June 25, 2026

Nike’s surprise CFO change ‘another tangible signal’ of turnaround progress

While analysts acknowledged incoming finance chief David Denton’s credentials, they also flagged his lack of activewear experience.

By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2026