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

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

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

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

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

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

The Weekly Closeout: What will happen to Michael Kors and J. Crew celebrates its Barn Jacket

Also, Sweaty Betty owner Wolverine World Wide eliminated the active group president role last week.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 25, 2026

Lowe’s debuts drone delivery pilot with Wing, DoorDash

The initial rollout at a North Carolina store involves over 100 SKUs and could later expand to other locations.

By Max Garland • Sept. 24, 2026

The Backroom: A status check on Target’s turnaround

Since naming Michael Fiddelke CEO, the retailer has made headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth despite the bumps along the way.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2026

On looks to nearly double sales by 2029 despite ‘far more challenging’ market

A recent entry into soccer will help propel the brand through high-teens growth over the next three years, according to executives. Analysts aren’t so sure.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2026

FAO Schwarz opens Amazon storefront

The toy retailer is expanding its online presence via the e-commerce giant and will feature an Amazon pop-up shop at its flagship store in Rockefeller Center. 

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 22, 2026

Ethan Allen launches CEO search

The move comes nearly two months after an activist investor pushed to replace the retailer’s board, including CEO and board chair Farooq Kathwari.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 21, 2026

Costco now offers nationwide delivery on Uber and DoorDash

The retailer expanded its partnerships with both e-commerce providers at a time when same-day delivery is resonating with its shoppers. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2026

3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge

Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2026

Ready for the rush: Stress-testing customer notifications for Black Friday

Delayed customer communications all trace back to the same root cause: infrastructure that wasn’t built to handle the increased year-end shopping demand.

Sept. 21, 2026

Longtime Christmas decor retailer files for bankruptcy

Gordon Companies Inc. — which operates Christmas Central, Christmas.com and more — filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection just ahead of peak season.

By Dani James • Sept. 18, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond parent plots a credit union and Express goes back to the ’90s

Neighborhood Intelligence hopes to simplify home ownership with the move. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer is tapping into nostalgia.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 18, 2026

Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool

The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2026