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

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in decision-making processes, she said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 1, 2026

Mattel names new CEO

As current CEO Ynon Kreiz steps down from the role, Roger Lynch comes to the toy company from Condé Nast where he was chief executive.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 30, 2026

1-800-Flowers to sell PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered

The $45 million transaction marks a steep drop from the $245 million purchase price for PersonalizationMall.com about six years ago.

By Dani James • Sept. 30, 2026

Target cuts prices as consumer sentiment sours

With the holiday season ramping up, the mass retailer reduced pricing on nearly 2,000 home and apparel products.

By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2026

Sephora furthers UK ambitions via M&S shop-in-shops

The tie-up resembles the beauty retailer’s partnership with Kohl’s in the U.S., which was a sales and traffic driver until this year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2026

Best Buy to launch on TikTok Shop

Customers will be able to purchase products directly through the social commerce platform, with orders fulfilled by the retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2026

Walmart CEO addresses dynamic pricing concerns

John Furner issued a letter attempting to dispel pricing concerns about digital shelf labels and Sparky, but some say a Walmart patent leaves the door open.

By Dani James • Sept. 28, 2026

David’s Bridal wants to make it easy for vendors to engage with couples

The retailer’s AI-powered platform, Pearl Connect, gives vendors leads based on couples who are actively planning their weddings.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 28, 2026

Walmart consolidates merchant teams with focus on style

Nearly 20 years after embarking on its ill-fated, fashion-oriented “Project Impact,” the retail giant is merging its fashion, home and beauty businesses.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2026

5 store concepts that launched in 2026

From Target’s revamped beauty space to Michaels’ new experiential store format, retailers have been busy this year refreshing their physical footprints.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 28, 2026

Surf, don’t drown: How retailers can ride the AI wave successfully

The AI revolution in retail is transforming opportunity into profit and sustainable growth.

Sept. 28, 2026

AI in grocery retail: 5 tips for better customer experiences

Discover five tips to help you make AI work more effectively across your grocery operations.

By Sigurdur Ari Sigurjonsson, VP Strategic Accounts at LS Retail • Sept. 28, 2026

Target is opening a store in the Hamptons. It’s not red.

The retailer’s signature color is not part of the external facade of the building at its new location in Bridgehampton, New York.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 25, 2026

TJX CEO: Distribution model will help weather El Niño

The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 25, 2026