Your ‘omnichannel’ media strategy is ignoring half the shopper journey

Commerce media's measurement problem isn't a secret. Brands know it. Retailers know it. And Fluent has the answer.

July 6, 2026

Primark leans on expansion for growth

But the Irish apparel retailer needs more than new brick-and-mortar stores to stimulate consumer demand, according to GlobalData analysts.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 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. 

By Retail Dive staff

Tariffs, trade shocks and the end of retail planning as we know it

Tariffs are the latest disruption, not the last. Here's how leading retailers are responding.

July 6, 2026

StockX expands with debut of used, vintage listings

StockX Listings uses AI photo analysis and pricing guidance so sellers can list products quickly. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

Target, Parachute team up again on home capsule collection

The two partnered last year and are back for round two as Target revamps its merchandise offerings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2026

Lululemon adds Chip Wilson board picks Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile

After trading barbs with its founder, the company is fulfilling its end of the agreement to add the On co-founder and ESPN veteran to its board.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 1, 2026

Primark nears 50 US stores with latest openings

Two locations, in Houston and Indianapolis, will expand the Irish retailer’s U.S. footprint to 44 as it pushes deeper into the region.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 30, 2026

Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 30, 2026

Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.

By Kelly Stroh • June 29, 2026

Stocky is shutting down, but that’s not the real story

The end of Stocky is good news for your business. It was never meant to keep up with 95% of brands.

June 29, 2026

Modernizing the retail edge—a competitive imperative

Modernize retail edge infrastructure or fall behind—AI, real-time inventory and seamless checkout await.

June 29, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas gets into PPE, Five Below fills out C-suite

The athletics retailer debuted a safety footwear collection with Glo Brands B.V., while the discount chain hired a chief retail officer and a chief legal officer.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2026

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

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