Allbirds officially changes name, appoints new CEO

Smartbird is now an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider and Nadia Carlsten will replace Joe Vernachio as its chief executive. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 25, 2026

FAO Schwarz opens NYC location for the first time in 100 years — this time in Nordstrom

The toy company's second New York store is part of a broader partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products in all Nordstrom stores later this year.

By Kaarin Moore • June 25, 2026

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The state of loss prevention in retail

The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

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Sephora introduces store quiet hours

The beauty retailer will lower music and screen displays during specific hours following a successful store pilot across eight markets.

By Dani James • June 25, 2026

The Backroom: The weight-loss era is not just about selling clothes

Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

By Retail Dive Staff • June 25, 2026

Nike’s surprise CFO change ‘another tangible signal’ of turnaround progress

While analysts acknowledged incoming finance chief David Denton’s credentials, they also flagged his lack of activewear experience.

By Cara Salpini • June 24, 2026

Burlington opens high-tech distribution center in Georgia

The 2 million-square-foot facility features sortation and automated systems along with custom software to increase supply chain speed and throughput.

By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2026

Best Buy CFO to exit

The retailer is conducting an external search to fill the role and expects to name a successor with previous CFO experience.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2026

Target to open 11 stores in July

The retailer’s new locations — which will be in states such as California, Arizona and more — will top its average square footage.

By Dani James • June 23, 2026

Bath & Body Works to launch at Ulta Beauty

A curated collection of products will be available at over 600 locations, and the Juniper Breeze scent will return as a limited-time exclusive for the beauty retailer.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2026

Glossier secures $45M in debt financing

CEO Colin Walsh said the capital would support “the next chapter of Glossier’s growth,” though with few details on what that is.

By Cara Salpini • June 22, 2026

BJ’s Wholesale Club uses tariff refunds to cut prices

The rebates helped reduce overall retail prices by about half a percentage point.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 22, 2026

Walmart plans $8M phase of Texas distribution center remodel

The latest step of the renovation includes installing new electrical and material-handling equipment and is set to begin in August.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 22, 2026

Why furniture delivery isn’t part of Ollie’s plans

Customers aren't willing to pay extra for shipping, while free delivery could squeeze margins, the retailer's CEO said.

By Max Garland • June 22, 2026

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brings Hollister to Target, expanding US wholesale operation

The tie-up follows last year’s deals with Dick’s Sporting Goods and several department stores to sell Abercrombie Kids merchandise.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2026

Under Armour to close Oregon office

A site in Portland will shutter, with some functions moving to a new space in the city and others to New York or Baltimore.

By Cara Salpini • June 18, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire real estate platform for $53M

The all-stock deal to buy Fathom Holdings adds a home financing and brokerage element to the retailer's business.

By Dani James • June 18, 2026

Stitch Fix taps Walmart vet as chief product and technology officer

Sree Sreedhararaj, who also held the CTO role at Sephora, will oversee Stitch Fix’s technology, product, data science, security and IT teams.

By Nicole Laskowski • June 18, 2026

Maryland Container Store location, slated to be converted to co-branded Bed Bath & Beyond store, to close

The store in Gaithersburg, which was among about 100 Container Store locations scheduled to be converted, will now shutter in July.

By Caroline Jansen • June 17, 2026

‘BarkBox is not a box’: CEO

Matt Meeker said he has “dealt with some hard truths” as the company looks beyond its personalized subscription box model.

By Lara Ewen • June 16, 2026

Victoria’s Secret investors back full board after proxy battle

The retailer's shareholders reelected all nine of the remaining nominees put forward by the company, despite pushback from activist group BBRC.

By Dani James • June 16, 2026

Foot Locker vet to lead operations at Kohl’s

Elliott Rodgers, who also spent more than eight years in leadership roles at Ulta, joins the struggling department store in September.

By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2026

Dollar General shuffles executive ranks

Among the nine officer appointments was Travis Nixon, who joined the company last fall and was named chief data and AI officer.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2026

Dick’s plots 100 Lids shop-in-shops by the end of the summer

A partnership featuring licensed and lifestyle headwear is already available at 46 locations and will expand nationwide in the months to come.

By Cara Salpini • June 15, 2026

Target’s Brian Cornell to remain executive chairman after proposal rejected

Shareholders did not approve a policy suggestion making the board chair an independent director, despite pushback on Cornell's appointment.

By Dani James • June 15, 2026

Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2026