David’s Bridal debuts outlet shop-in-shop concept

An existing store in McAllen, Texas, is the first to launch the hybrid experience, which features full-price merchandise alongside discounted apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2026

Amazon to temporarily close Florida facility, lay off nearly 500

The Port St. Lucie distribution site will be renovated into a sortable fulfillment center, with operations set to cease Sept. 17. 

By Kelly Stroh • July 27, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Audience-proof your campaigns: Defensible strategy for marketers

Make your BFCM bets defensible: simulate audience reactions before launch.

By Chris Hutchins • July 27, 2026

Is Hoka slowing down?

Deckers Brands, which also runs Ugg, beat expectations for Q1, but some analysts wonder whether demand for its sneaker brand could wane.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2026

Adidas to open concept store in Mall of America

The Minnesota-based location will offer localized merchandise, including a shop dedicated to Timberwolves NBA player Anthony Edwards.

By Lara Ewen • July 24, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Digital Brands Group enacts reverse stock split, gas prices up again

The company will implement a 1-for-40 split to comply with Nasdaq rules, and this week's $100-per-barrel price on oil poses a risk to household budgets.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 24, 2026

Ross accelerates brick-and-mortar expansion with nearly 50 new locations

The discount retailer is on track to open around 110 stores this year.

By Kaarin Moore • July 24, 2026

Tractor Supply sputters in Q2, lowers outlook

The retailer is having a tough year so far as its pet business falters, its customers face soaring fuel prices and Amazon encroaches on its territory.

By Daphne Howland • July 23, 2026

Michaels launches AI shopping assistant

The retailer is positioning the Ask Mike tool as a way shoppers can move beyond keyword filtering and receive personalized recommendations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2026

H&M to lay off 76 NYC-based corporate employees

The retailer regularly reviews its operations to "stay flexible, efficient, and fast-moving," the company told Retail Dive.

By Dani James • July 23, 2026

La-Z-Boy expands 3D cloud tech for product imagery

The technology means customers can see every product and configuration exactly as it will be built — replacing manual rendering production. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2026

Bath & Body Works rolls out store updates

The retailer is enhancing locations in the U.S. and Canada with simplified navigation, clearer signage and streamlined layouts to make product discovery more intuitive. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 23, 2026

Tractor Supply taps Instacart for same-day delivery

The partnership adds to various last-mile upgrades the retailer has deployed in recent months.

By Max Garland • July 23, 2026

Nike resets online distribution in ‘fragmented’ China market

Revenue in the region fell 12% in the brand’s most recent quarter and has been dragging down the company’s turnaround.

By Cara Salpini • July 22, 2026

Kate Spade taps Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director

The designer, who made his mark at labels like Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen, is tasked with refreshing the struggling Tapestry-owned brand.

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2026

Target adds former 7-Eleven CEO to board

Joe DePinto, who comes with food and digital commerce experience, will join the retailer's board of directors in August.

By Dani James • July 22, 2026

Canadian mattress retailer to acquire Sleep Number for over $700M

Sleep Country had already agreed to buy the U.S. mattress maker and retailer ahead of its bankruptcy last month.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2026

J. Crew hires former Walmart e-commerce exec

After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2026

GameStop discloses 10% eBay stake as it pushes for a deal

That’s roughly double the amount GameStop owned in May, when the company made its initial $56 billion offer to acquire the marketplace.

By Cara Salpini • July 20, 2026

Lord & Taylor revives private label strategy

The Heritage Collection is being sold on the retailer’s website and could end up at off-price retailers and global boutiques via licensing or wholesale.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2026

Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2026

Gap makes a fine mesh out of its ‘Happy Stripe’ remake

A polyester take on a vintage sweater design got plenty of backlash on social media, but the stumble won’t likely stall the brand’s comeback.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2026

Penny’s end poses rounding challenge

Retailers are pressing for passage of a bill to enact rounding standards as cash-handling businesses grapple with the cent’s gradual demise.

By Justin Bachman • July 20, 2026

Global coverage and effectiveness: Why CPG sales leaders own retailer success, direct or indirect

The CPG brands winning in retail aren't covering more accounts — they're covering smarter.

By Howard Cohn, Senior Vice President, Retail & Travel Portfolio at TTEC • July 20, 2026

From season to sentiment: How the pace of consumer trends reshapes retail planning

Consumer trends are more complex than seasons. Here's how retailers are tracking them.

July 20, 2026