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

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

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

Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster

Over 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, CFO John David Rainey said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2026

From pilots to platforms: The next chapter of AI in retail operations

The path toward better serving customers starts with store operations.

June 1, 2026

What brands need to know about retail compliance before expanding wholesale

Retail growth starts with compliance. Here’s what brands need to know before scaling wholesale.

By Brian Mattingly, Executive Vice President, Operations, Saddle Creek Logistics Services • June 1, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop

The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 29, 2026

Dollar Tree CEO: ‘Our model is built for environments like this’

Customers are shopping the discount retailer with a focus on affordability, convenience and trip efficiency to stretch their budgets.

By Kaarin Moore • May 29, 2026

Destination XL rejects $46M go-private offer

The 82 cents-per-share offer does not reflect the company’s value and is “highly conditional and opportunistic,” Board Chairman Lionel Conacher said.

By Lara Ewen • May 29, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of Friday, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 28, 2026

Best Buy incoming CEO: ‘We’re not just a retailer anymore’

Jason Bonfig, who takes on the top post in November, plans to grow the business by investing in advertising, customer experience and new store formats.

By Cara Salpini • May 28, 2026

Why Everlane and Shein are actually a good match

The direct-to-consumer apparel brand resorted to fast fashion — and broke its promises — well before its deal with the Chinese low-price leader.

By Daphne Howland • May 28, 2026

Another strong quarter for Dick’s quells some Foot Locker fears

The Foot Locker business posted its first positive comps since late 2024 and the company raised guidance for both banners.

By Cara Salpini • May 27, 2026

Following Shein sale, Everlane founder launches new brand

"Same principles, but a new take. And this time: no venture capital, no private equity," Michael Preysman writes on the brand’s site, which for now is just collecting emails.

By Daphne Howland • Updated May 27, 2026

Google launches cross-retailer Universal Cart

Shoppers can add items to their cart across merchants from Search, Gemini, YouTube and Gmail.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 26, 2026

Shoe Carnival ditches rebanner strategy

The company sees renewed merit in running its namesake and Shoe Station brands as independent components of its portfolio.

By Kaarin Moore • May 26, 2026

Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures

CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 26, 2026

Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal

The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • May 26, 2026

E.l.f. Beauty does an about-face on price hikes

Following a “pronounced decline” in unit volume, CEO Tarang Amin said the company was testing adjustments to its tariff-driven strategy. 

By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2026

It’s official: Shein will acquire Everlane

The deal promises to salvage the sustainability-oriented DTC brand’s finances, but its tie-up with the Chinese fast-fashion giant comes at a cost.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: John Varvatos quietly exits Under Armour and Victoria’s Secret’s ticker gets sexier

The designer left the athletics brand last fall. Meanwhile, the lingerie company will sport a new ticker symbol, VSXY, on the NYSE. 

By Retail Dive Staff • May 22, 2026

Estée Lauder, Puig call off merger talks

When the discussions were disclosed in March, analysts weren’t thrilled about the tie-up’s potential to interrupt Estée Lauder’s turnaround.

By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2026

Amer Sports CFO: No visibility on tariff refunds

Andrew Page told Retail Dive that the company, which runs Arc’teryx and Salomon, will see little impact from the refunds anyway. Revenue at the business was up 32% in Q1.

By Cara Salpini • May 21, 2026

Roberto Cavalli to be acquired by Destination Maternity parent company

Marquee Brands will own a majority interest in the fashion house in a deal that is expected to close in Q2 of this year.

By Kaarin Moore • May 21, 2026