Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund

The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025

Nike cuts CTO, chief commercial roles in leadership overhaul

As part of the changes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy will become chief operating officer, and Nike’s four regional heads will join the leadership team.

By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2025

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

​​​​​​​Amazon upgrades tools for seller returns

The e-commerce giant introduced another way for sellers to determine "keep it" returns eligibility and launched a dashboard with returns insights.

By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2025

Amazon, Visa team on agentic tools

The e-commerce giant is locking arms with the largest U.S. card network to provide software developers with tools and contacts for creating agentic commerce experiences.

By Lynne Marek • Dec. 3, 2025

BJ’s CEO: ‘AI is a big part of our future’

The company is using the technology to make coding more efficient, generate to-do lists for team members and spot quality issues in its stores. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 3, 2025

Supergoop taps Amazon vet as CEO

Melis del Rey was most recently the general manager of Amazon U.S. Health and Beauty and previously served in leadership roles at Procter & Gamble.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2025

Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less

In parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and groceries is an extra $14 — or $4 for Prime members.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2025

Retailers turn to AI for marketing, merchandising

AI investments are widespread across retail, but using the tech doesn’t automatically translate to business impacts, per a report from Berkeley Research Group.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2025

Belk debuts smaller-format Market stores

The concept is launching this month with two locations, with additional openings slated for 2026.

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 1, 2025

Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2025

Yankee Candle owner resorts to layoffs, store closures

To accelerate its turnaround, Newell Brands will lay off 900 people worldwide and close 20 Yankee Candle stores.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2025

The North Face unveils Manhattan flagship store

The Fifth Avenue location is the brand’s largest globally and is designed to be an immersive experience centered on outdoor exploration. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2025

One end-to-end platform for consumer and commercial payments

A single platform for consumer and commercial payments drives revenue and accelerates time-to-market.

Dec. 1, 2025

Lowe’s advances inventory optimization efforts

The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 26, 2025

Carol’s Daughter relaunches e-commerce site

The move comes nearly nine months after L'Oréal said it would sell the brand, placing it back under the leadership of founder Lisa Price.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 25, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Brand House Collective, close 40 stores

The merger agreement is expected to be finalized in early 2026 and the combined company will eliminate $20 million in costs. 

By Dani James • Nov. 25, 2025

Dick’s turnaround at Foot Locker includes store closures, inventory reset

Dick’s is already testing improvements at 11 Foot Locker stores and named a new head of international for the business.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 25, 2025

Kohl’s makes progress in Q3 despite sales, profit declines

Loyal customers are returning more often as turnaround initiatives take hold, though some analysts say bolder change is needed.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2025

Lululemon names general manager of North America as Celeste Burgoyne exits

Carla Anderson will now lead North America and report to André Maestrini, who oversees all regions as chief commercial officer.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 25, 2025

Can artificial Christmas tree companies spruce things up for next year?

No one wanted to put tariffs on Christmas, says the National Tree Company CEO. But what happens when your raw materials are made outside the U.S.?

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 25, 2025

Value City Furniture owner files for bankruptcy citing housing crisis

American Signature Inc. plans to close 33 stores in Chapter 11 and expects to enter into a stalking horse purchase agreement with current equity holders.

By Dani James • Nov. 24, 2025

Lululemon’s new store format makes its debut in SoHo

The 17,000-square-foot location is “rooted in movement, connection and sensory engagement,” and will serve as a blueprint for new stores.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 24, 2025

Kohl’s stays the course with CEO choice

Michael Bender took over in the interim when the newly arrived chief executive was fired for cause in May. The board unanimously made it permanent.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2025

Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 24, 2025

Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs.

By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2025