Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit

Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Connecticut becomes second state to regulate dynamic pricing

The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 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

Bed Bath & Beyond continues acquisition spree

The home retailer is building out its services portfolio with an all-stock acquisition of an installation and renovation services company.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Optimus Prime will take your call: Hasbro leans into AI-driven licensing

The toy company’s AI studio, Sixth Wall, will debut behavioral licensing, which is focused on how characters think, speak and interact in new experiences.

By Kaarin Moore • June 9, 2026

Saks Global faces pivotal year as court approves bankruptcy exit plans

The company will slash debt by 75%, get $500 million in new financing and aim for $9 billion in GMV by 2030. But now customers need to come back.

By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2026

Best Buy rolls out Meta Lab shop-in-shops

The retailer will debut the spaces — which allow shoppers to test Meta's lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets — at 50 locations this summer.

By Dani James • June 8, 2026

Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retailers said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times

A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

Lululemon slashes guidance due to ‘negative commentary,’ underwhelming launches

Encouraging signs in Q1 were overshadowed by worsening trends that point to a protracted turnaround ahead.

By Cara Salpini • June 5, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Nike’s reality check, GameStop’s record earnings

The athletic retailer’s performance business needs to grow up to 25% to hit guidance, according to analysts, while the game company reported the highest quarterly net income in its history. 

By Retail Dive Staff • June 5, 2026

Walmart extends into restaurant delivery with Subway deal

The mass retailer is rolling out its express delivery service for select Subway shops, which is Walmart's largest in-store restaurant tenant.

By Dani James • June 5, 2026

Tommy Hilfiger parent company feels impact of Iran war

PVH lowered its full year outlook, stating that it is seeing increased pressure on its EMEA business.

By Lara Ewen • June 5, 2026

Retailers turn to AI for productivity, personalized shopping

Best Buy, Gap and Dick’s Sporting Goods detailed how AI investments were reshaping their businesses during their Q1 earnings calls.

By Paige Gross • June 4, 2026

Former Nordstrom execs descend on Rent the Runway

The company’s interim CEO, interim CFO and chief commercial officer all have ties to the department store. Meanwhile, the apparel rental company’s revenue grew over 29% in Q1.

By Kaarin Moore • June 4, 2026

Five Below nixes ‘Five Beyond’ store section

The retailer — which reported a 32% sales bump for Q1 thanks to viral squishy toys — moved the higher-priced inventory in line with the rest of the store.

By Dani James • June 4, 2026

Destination XL is reevaluating its merger with FullBeauty

A week after rejecting a take-private offer, the company’s board said the merger’s existing terms were not in its stockholders’ best interests.

By Lara Ewen • June 4, 2026

Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer • June 4, 2026

Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus to close for good, after all

Saks Global decided to close the century-old store over a year ago, but city leaders waged a war of words and won a reprieve.

By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2026

Steph Curry trades Under Armour partnership for a deal with Li-Ning

The NBA star broke ties with his former partner in November and will now focus on growing the Curry Brand under a Chinese sportswear company.

By Cara Salpini • June 3, 2026

Macy’s revamped half its stores and customers followed

As it improves merchandising and customer experience at 200-plus stores, some analysts now see the department store taking share from weaker rivals.

By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2026

Target’s ‘food-forward’ strategy includes supply chain improvements, too

The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.

By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2026

Inside Belk’s latest collaboration with Sewing Down South

The third iteration of their partnership includes an expansion into jewelry and the return of a pop-up store in Charleston, South Carolina.

By Kaarin Moore • June 3, 2026

Amazon offers AI agent tech to other retailers

The online retail behemoth wants to narrow the time it takes for retailers to launch AI shopping assistants, starting with Kate Spade.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2026

What Mattress Firm gained from contactless delivery

The shipping option has added customer flexibility and freed up drivers’ time despite early hurdles, executives said.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2026

Pink hires chief merchandising officer

Victoria’s Secret & Co. tapped a longtime Anthropologie executive for the new role, which comes as CEO Hillary Super has recommitted to the subbrand.

By Dani James • Updated June 4, 2026