US e-commerce sales to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030

Though shoppers are projected to spend more online, over 70% of retail sales will still come from stores, according to a Forrester report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2026

Outdoor Voices brings spring collection to Sam’s Club

A limited-edition assortment includes boys’ and girls’ products and is priced lower than the apparel brand’s core offering.

By Howard Ruben • Feb. 24, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive

From Target’s path forward under a new CEO to the retailers most vulnerable to bankruptcy, here’s a look at the stories shaping the industry.

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De minimis still shelved after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling

President Donald Trump reaffirmed the trade tool's suspension and adjusted postal duty rates to match a new global tariff in an executive order Friday.

By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2026

New tariffs, same uncertainty for retailers

The Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling could benefit the retail industry through refunds, but the timing is unclear and new Section 122 levies could dampen those gains.

By Dani James • Feb. 23, 2026

Kohl’s turnaround could take a while

In an update to its turnaround, the department store provided few details but emphasized it’s taking a “multiyear approach.”

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 23, 2026

Home Depot alum takes Yeti CFO seat

Retail veteran Scott Bomar joins the Austin, Texas-based company as it looks to accelerate international sales momentum.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 23, 2026

Bath & Body Works launches on Amazon

Up to $80 million in gray market sales were already occurring on the platform, CEO Daniel Heaf said. An official U.S. storefront is a way to reignite the brand. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 23, 2026

Target expands Levi’s denim to 150 additional stores

The mass retailer will sell Levi’s at over 1,000 locations by the end of 2026, feeding into a new merchandising strategy under CEO Michael Fiddelke.

By Dani James • Feb. 23, 2026

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 20, 2026

Aritzia snaps up Fred Segal

The fashion company acquired the brand and leased the Fred Segal flagship store in Los Angeles, with an eye toward renovation. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 20, 2026

Walgreens to lay off hundreds of employees

The drugstore retailer said it was simplifying its organization to speed up decision making in a move impacting at least 600 workers.

By Dani James • Feb. 20, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: New Balance hits record sales in 2025, Chinese Laundry acquired

The sportswear brand brought in $9.2 billion in annual sales, while the apparel company and its sibling brands were added to Gordon Brothers’ portfolio.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 20, 2026

Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI

The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, according to Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 20, 2026

Hasbro CEO: ‘We’re beyond experimentation’ with AI

Teams within the toy company have a choice on how they use the technology — including not to use it at all.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 19, 2026

EBay will acquire Depop from Etsy for $1.2B

The U.K. apparel resale site, whose U.S. sales surged 60% last year, was a drag on Etsy’s margins.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2026

Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?

Additional labor hours could help the mass merchant overcome some in-store challenges like poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 19, 2026

Ikea to open 10 US stores this year

The home retailer will open its first location in Oklahoma in 2026 as it refines and modernizes its footprint.

By Dani James • Feb. 18, 2026

Saks Global faces more rent disputes amid bankruptcy

A group of mall landlords says as much as $19 million in unpaid rent piled up in the two weeks after the luxury department store's Chapter 11 filing.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2026

Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain

Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 18, 2026

6 brands to watch in 2026

From Mango to Cyklar, legacy and emerging brands alike are leaning on physical retail to win over customers.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 17, 2026

Wayfair, Affirm expand partnership to UK and Canada

Shoppers will receive a real-time approval decision when they select the payment company’s BNPL service at checkout. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2026

Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag

The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 17, 2026

As 2026 kicks off, these retailers are vulnerable to bankruptcy

As the industry enters another year marked by tariffs and falling consumer sentiment, retailers including J. Crew and Guitar Center face risks.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 17, 2026

Data quality is a margin protection strategy

Better address and identity data prevent fraud loss, marketing waste and failed deliveries.

By Greg Brown, Vice President of Global Marketing, Melissa • Feb. 17, 2026

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