Spirit Halloween parent company to acquire Hot Topic

Hot Topic and its subsidiaries will continue to operate independently and will maintain their headquarters in California.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 7, 2026

Etsy slashes workforce by 12%, laying off 220

CEO Kruti Patel Goyal said neither cost cuts nor artificial intelligence drove the downsizing, but also said that “AI is changing how all of us work.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 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

Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation

The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new CTO as part of this effort.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 6, 2026

Claire’s revamps iconic piercing experience

The retailer is rolling out updated training, store displays, earrings and more as part of broader upgrades to its store service.

By Dani James • Aug. 6, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. changes corporate name again, relocates headquarters

The rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence underscores the company’s ambitions to move beyond retail and into home services.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 5, 2026

Best Buy picks Nordstrom alum for CFO

Anne Bramman succeeds Matt Bilunas, who left the retailer last month after serving as its finance chief for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 5, 2026

Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida

The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.

By Max Garland • Aug. 4, 2026

Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds

A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds. 

By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2026

Amazon to add supply chain facilities in New York, Texas

The e-commerce giant is in the early stages of building a distribution center in the Lone Star State while prepping a Long Island operations site.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 3, 2026

Digital Brands Group considers sale, merger

The apparel conglomerate is undergoing a strategic review and has retained financial advisers. 

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 3, 2026

American Eagle Outfitters to open $41M North Carolina distribution center

The facility, which will service the Southeastern U.S., is expected to start operations in early 2027 and create over 200 jobs.

By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2026

NRF finds shoplifting stabilizing as online fraud grows

Phone and gift card scams, plus supply chain vulnerabilities like cargo theft, are top concerns for loss prevention specialists at over 60 major retailers, according to a report Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Macy’s disappearing billboard and Reformation’s IPO

The department store’s iconic sign in Herald Square was taken down. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer went public on the low end of its price range.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 31, 2026

1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste

More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for AI costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.

By Scarlett Evans • July 30, 2026

New Jersey bans dynamic pricing

The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of electronic shelf labels by retailers while the state studies the tech.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 30, 2026

How Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chain

The retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur.

By Max Garland • July 30, 2026

Kohl’s board chair exits

John Schlifske announced his retirement and director Wendy Arlin has stepped into the role. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 30, 2026

Bark names CFO

Anya Hamill comes with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across public and private CPG companies.

By Caroline Jansen • July 29, 2026

Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever

With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.

By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2026

Brand licensing firm snaps up DTC intimates brand Cosabella

Crown Brands Group also acquired lingerie brand Hanky Panky late last year and aims to buy more companies, including in other categories.

By Daphne Howland • July 28, 2026

Dollar General opens call for small business vendors

The discount retailer is inviting eligible businesses to explore potential partnership opportunities and access training and funding resources.

By Dani James • July 28, 2026

David’s Bridal debuts outlet shop-in-shop concept

An existing store in McAllen, Texas, is the first to launch the hybrid experience, which features full-price merchandise alongside discounted apparel. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2026

Amazon to temporarily close Florida facility, lay off nearly 500

The Port St. Lucie distribution site will be renovated into a sortable fulfillment center, with operations set to cease Sept. 17. 

By Kelly Stroh • July 27, 2026

Audience-proof your campaigns: Defensible strategy for marketers

Make your BFCM bets defensible: simulate audience reactions before launch.

By Chris Hutchins • July 27, 2026

Is Hoka slowing down?

Deckers Brands, which also runs Ugg, beat expectations for Q1, but some analysts wonder whether demand for its sneaker brand could wane.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2026