US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed

Recent studies challenge President Donald Trump’s assertion that foreign exporters will end up paying the highest import taxes since the 1930s.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 13, 2026

A look inside Skims’ first Chicago flagship

The brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence after landing a $225 million funding round at the end of last year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 12, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Fewer consumers are shopping online on a daily basis

The number of consumers who turn to e-commerce daily has declined 12 percentage points from last year, with in-store shoppers on the rise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2026

How AI commerce threatens eBay, Amazon

Agentic robots that shop and pay without human involvement could render marketplaces obsolete – and major retailers are responding.

By Justin Bachman • Feb. 11, 2026

The latest evolution at Victoria’s Secret is an expanded T-shirt bra line

According to Victoria’s Secret Brand President Anne Stephenson, the retailer has updated craftsmanship and is leaning into products that are both comfortable and sexy.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO

Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026

Target names COO, chief merchant

CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection

The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2026

Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll

The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting "significantly" more investment into store labor and hours.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Anta plots first US flagship

Located in California’s Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s “brand hub” and comes just days after its parent company bought a stake in Puma.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 9, 2026

Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again

The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada

Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center

The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon

The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over

Revenue in Q3 was down 5% to $1.3 billion, but executives believe declines in North America have hit the bottom of their trajectory.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 6, 2026

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap

Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 6, 2026

Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida

The mass retailer's new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.

By Dani James • Feb. 5, 2026

Coty partners with OpenAI

The company is weaving AI throughout its business as the technology serves as “an efficiency enhancer” for creativity and strategic thinking.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2026

Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America

Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026

Designer Brands confirms layoffs

The parent company of DSW said the action was taken to simplify its organizational structure and reduce complexity. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 5, 2026

Nike under investigation for alleged discrimination against White workers

The activewear giant called the EEOC’s recent attempt to enforce an administrative subpoena a “surprising and unusual escalation.”

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2026

Border patrol, Canadian ire dampening traffic at Simon malls

CEO David Simon on Monday said he expects tariffs to continue to weigh on retailers this year, but shrugged off the impact of bankruptcies.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026

Who controls Saks Global’s IP?

Authentic Brands Group now owns 77% of the entity that controls a perpetual master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2026

Private equity firm acquires Buddy’s Home Furnishings

The rent-to-own furniture company is gaining partners who “value our franchise network,” according to CEO Michael Bennett. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2026