Bloomingdale’s merchant jumps to Bluemercury

Stacie Borteck Dattner will report to Bluemercury CEO Alexandre Choueiri, the former Kering Beauté executive who arrived in August.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2026

Arc’teryx opens concept store devoted to climbing

The new Los Angeles-area location includes a climbing wall, a lounge and an outdoor patio, and was created in partnership with local climbing club partners.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 8, 2026

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including brick-and-mortar expansion and fulfillment. 

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon retail division hit by job cuts

The e-commerce giant is changing the structure of its stores business, impacting hundreds of employees.

By Dani James • Oct. 8, 2026

Lululemon has ‘a great deal to prove’ with new exec lineup

With two new C-suite leaders announced, and a search underway for others, change is afoot at Lululemon. Here’s what analysts think of Heidi O’Neill’s first move as CEO.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 8, 2026

AI is ‘reshaping’ Walmart and Sparky is leading the charge

Advancements in AI are helping Walmart save money, which it is, in turn, reinvesting in customer experience improvements, according to U.S. CEO David Guggina.  

By Nicole Silberstein • Oct. 8, 2026

Lululemon’s Heidi O’Neill overhauls C-suite in first move as CEO

The athletics company has tapped a product chief and a chief operating officer, and is on the hunt to fill three other C-suite roles.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Oct. 7, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond parent company calls off another deal

Neighborhood Intelligence has axed plans to acquire real estate platform Fathom Holdings a month after it canceled its deal to buy F9 Brands.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 7, 2026

Anta Sports officially becomes largest Puma shareholder

The Chinese sports giant finalized its acquisition of a roughly 29% stake in the athletics brand for about $1.7 billion.

By Dani James • Oct. 7, 2026

Walmart defends pricing practices, again

The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.

By Dani James • Oct. 6, 2026

Another Mattel investor pushes for potential sale

Ariel Investments wants the toy company to explore strategic alternatives, which could also include a divestiture of assets or a merger.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 6, 2026

Where do associates fit in an AI world?

Customers are arriving at stores more educated than ever, but associates still need to support or build on what those shoppers learned from AI, experts say.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 6, 2026

Neighborhood Intelligence CFO resigns

Brian LaRose became CFO of the organization, formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., when the company acquired The Container Store earlier this year.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 6, 2026

Target reprises another partnership in merchandise overhaul

The retailer is bringing back “Simply Shabby Chic” home goods, a few months after announcing the return of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2026

What the Super El Niño means for retail

The phenomenon, which shakes up normal weather patterns, will be the most intense on record, with varying impacts on consumers and brands.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2026

Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods

The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 5, 2026

How GLP-1 users are forcing retailers to rethink everything

Wide adoption of the medication has changed consumer behavior — from how shoppers think about sizing, to how they shop online. Can retail keep up? 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 5, 2026

Keeping the lines open: How to power retail’s busiest moments

Consumers are tired of nonstop spam calls, suspicious of unknown numbers and frustrated by poor connections and dropped calls during important service discussions.

Oct. 5, 2026

The warehouse costs hiding in plain sight

Most warehouse costs don't show up on any report. The visibility gap is why.

Oct. 5, 2026

Ikea to shutter 3 small-format plan and order stores

The retailer is closing locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, including one that opened less than a year ago, as it reevaluates its footprint.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 2, 2026

Nike extends turnaround timeline amid more layoffs, sales declines

The activewear giant released yet another operational reset, which will lead to job cuts in the new year, and flagged “significant work ahead.”

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 2, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores

The fashion retailer wants to connect more deeply with shoppers through a print publication. Meanwhile, the specialty apparel brand is accelerating closures.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 2, 2026

Meta debuts AI agent for small businesses

After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2026

Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2026

Holiday hiring is getting ‘smaller and more surgical’

Many of the biggest U.S. companies are staying quiet about their Q4 plans amid uneasy consumer confidence reports and shifting staffing models.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 1, 2026

KnitWell Group names chief digital and customer data officer

Angelica Munson was appointed to the newly created role for the Ann Taylor and Chico’s parent company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2026