Ethan Allen launches CEO search

The move comes nearly two months after an activist investor pushed to replace the retailer’s board, including CEO and board chair Farooq Kathwari.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 21, 2026

Costco now offers nationwide delivery on Uber and DoorDash

The retailer expanded its partnerships with both e-commerce providers at a time when same-day delivery is resonating with its shoppers. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2026

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Inside retail supply chains

Companies look to trim expenses and streamline operations during a crutial year for supply chain management. 

By Retail Dive staff

3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge

Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2026

Ready for the rush: Stress-testing customer notifications for Black Friday

Delayed customer communications all trace back to the same root cause: infrastructure that wasn’t built to handle the increased year-end shopping demand.

Sept. 21, 2026

Longtime Christmas decor retailer files for bankruptcy

Gordon Companies Inc. — which operates Christmas Central, Christmas.com and more — filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection just ahead of peak season.

By Dani James • Sept. 18, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond parent plots a credit union and Express goes back to the ’90s

Neighborhood Intelligence hopes to simplify home ownership with the move. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer is tapping into nostalgia.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 18, 2026

Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool

The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2026

Beyond Yoga captures ‘highly engaged’ NYC customer base with new pop-up

After the success of its weeklong pop-up store in 2024, the brand set up another shop that will offer exclusive merchandise and activations through January.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 18, 2026

Jordan Brand debuts training equipment line

The brand is releasing a line of strength training products inspired by Michael Jordan, even as Nike says it is overindexed with its classic footwear franchises.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2026

Nike eyes innovation with LVMH board pick

Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy, has “a reputation for helping iconic global brands evolve, innovate and grow,” Executive Chairman Mark Parker said.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 17, 2026

Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20

The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.

By Dani James • Sept. 17, 2026

Toys R Us accelerates store openings in time for the holidays

The toy retailer is making a major brick-and-mortar push with 120 locations opening across the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 17, 2026

Allbirds’ IP owner snaps up Nasty Gal for $16M

Plans are to expand globally via licensing deals and partnerships. WSG Brands also acquired streetwear company Von Dutch two years ago.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2026

How the retail crime bill could bolster ICE

Concerns are mounting that organized retail crime-fighting legislation, which passed the U.S. House and is now before the Senate, could drag retailers into mass deportations that have little to do with theft.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2026

Target debuts style-focused apparel for store associates

In a move aimed at expanding its merchandising authority beyond customers, the new drop leveraged the retailer's renewed partnership with Isaac Mizrahi.

By Dani James • Sept. 16, 2026

Target to open 8 stores in October

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 15, 2026

Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear

The category has long been a strength at Gap Inc.’s value banner, and giving the assortment its own brand identity could propel that further.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2026

DSW to test affordable luxury shop-in-shops

The Edit will debut at four existing locations this fall as the company looks to leverage the strength of its brand portfolio to bolster lackluster retail sales.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 15, 2026

Target names chief marketing and guest experience officer

Mark Weinstein will be responsible for developing how consumers experience and connect with Target across channels, culture and community.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2026

Amazon invests over $230M in benefits, pay for Whole Foods store employees

As the company continues to merge its operations with the specialty grocer, this next investment focuses on its frontline workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2026

FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

FedEx Duty and Tax provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2026

Kohl’s turns to Babies R Us as Sephora falters

The department store is bringing the brand to more stores and adding an exclusive collection. Meanwhile Sephora at Kohl’s sales are down this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2026

Why SoHo is still a retail favorite

The New York neighborhood is seeing record low retail rental availability rates while some of the city’s other shopping corridors struggle.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 14, 2026

Reformation charts path to double store fleet in 5 years

The DTC brand’s second quarter net revenue jumped 24%, marking a solid start to its debut as a publicly traded company.

By Dani James • Sept. 11, 2026

Nordstrom alum takes the CEO reins at Rent the Runway

Paige Thomas, who starts Monday, is one of a cohort hailing from the department store, including interim CEO Teri Bariquit.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2026