The Weekly Closeout: Trump loves inflation and Abercrombie opens a ‘pinnacle’ store in SoHo

The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 12, 2026

Primark names Ikea vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

Lucy Slinger is the latest executive hire at Primark as the company consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

By Grace Noto • June 12, 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

Pinterest signs $4B AI deal with AWS

The largest in Pinterest’s history, the deal will make discovery more personal, visual and actionable, according to CTO Matt Madrigal.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 11, 2026

Shoe Carnival changes corporate name to Shoe Station Group

The retailer's new ticker symbol will be "SHOE" and the company will expand the business through the acquisition of other footwear companies.

By Dani James • June 11, 2026

Lands’ End warehouse snags lead to Q1 revenue drop

Without those challenges, sales would have risen — and the company expects to comp positively in Q2.

By Lara Ewen • June 10, 2026

Will high-speed grocery delivery allow Amazon and Walmart to close the gap on convenience?

As both retailers build out 30-minute delivery services, they’re threatening advantages supermarkets enjoy by being close to their customers.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2026

Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan

The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2026

Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit

Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Connecticut becomes second state to regulate dynamic pricing

The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond continues acquisition spree

The home retailer is building out its services portfolio with an all-stock acquisition of an installation and renovation services company.

By Dani James • June 9, 2026

Optimus Prime will take your call: Hasbro leans into AI-driven licensing

The toy company’s AI studio, Sixth Wall, will debut behavioral licensing, which is focused on how characters think, speak and interact in new experiences.

By Kaarin Moore • June 9, 2026

Saks Global faces pivotal year as court approves bankruptcy exit plans

The company will slash debt by 75%, get $500 million in new financing and aim for $9 billion in GMV by 2030. But now customers need to come back.

By Daphne Howland • June 8, 2026

Best Buy rolls out Meta Lab shop-in-shops

The retailer will debut the spaces — which allow shoppers to test Meta's lineup of AI glasses and VR headsets — at 50 locations this summer.

By Dani James • June 8, 2026

Delivery reliability trumps speed, Macy’s and Ulta execs say

Maintaining on-time delivery promises will keep shoppers coming back, but fast shipping still has a role to play, retailers said at Home Delivery World 2026.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2026

Amazon wants sellers to be more precise with handling times

A new requirement aims to push sellers to offer more accurate delivery dates on self-fulfilled SKUs, which the company said can boost sales.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

Lululemon slashes guidance due to ‘negative commentary,’ underwhelming launches

Encouraging signs in Q1 were overshadowed by worsening trends that point to a protracted turnaround ahead.

By Cara Salpini • June 5, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Nike’s reality check, GameStop’s record earnings

The athletic retailer’s performance business needs to grow up to 25% to hit guidance, according to analysts, while the game company reported the highest quarterly net income in its history. 

By Retail Dive Staff • June 5, 2026

Walmart extends into restaurant delivery with Subway deal

The mass retailer is rolling out its express delivery service for select Subway shops, which is Walmart's largest in-store restaurant tenant.

By Dani James • June 5, 2026

Tommy Hilfiger parent company feels impact of Iran war

PVH lowered its full year outlook, stating that it is seeing increased pressure on its EMEA business.

By Lara Ewen • June 5, 2026

Retailers turn to AI for productivity, personalized shopping

Best Buy, Gap and Dick’s Sporting Goods detailed how AI investments were reshaping their businesses during their Q1 earnings calls.

By Paige Gross • June 4, 2026

Former Nordstrom execs descend on Rent the Runway

The company’s interim CEO, interim CFO and chief commercial officer all have ties to the department store. Meanwhile, the apparel rental company’s revenue grew over 29% in Q1.

By Kaarin Moore • June 4, 2026

Five Below nixes ‘Five Beyond’ store section

The retailer — which reported a 32% sales bump for Q1 thanks to viral squishy toys — moved the higher-priced inventory in line with the rest of the store.

By Dani James • June 4, 2026

Destination XL is reevaluating its merger with FullBeauty

A week after rejecting a take-private offer, the company’s board said the merger’s existing terms were not in its stockholders’ best interests.

By Lara Ewen • June 4, 2026

Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer • June 4, 2026

Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus to close for good, after all

Saks Global decided to close the century-old store over a year ago, but city leaders waged a war of words and won a reprieve.

By Daphne Howland • June 3, 2026