Michaels boosts party supplies by 60%, opens DIY bars

The crafts retailer is adding more than 600 new items this year as it works to capture market share left behind by Joann and Party City.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2026

Tapestry patents AI data analytics tech

The Coach owner said it is trimming the time it takes to analyze data through its newly patented AI technology.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 19, 2026

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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.

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Ikea franchisor to cut 850 jobs

Inter Ikea Group said the reduction in workforce is necessary as it focuses on increasing sales growth, reducing prices and boosting traffic across channels.

By Caroline Jansen • May 19, 2026

Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief

Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.

By Max Garland • May 19, 2026

Former Calvin Klein exec will be Banana Republic’s CEO

It’s a homecoming for Donald Kohler, who began his career at the Gap brand, where he spent a decade in various merchandising roles.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2026

At Home CEO to retire after leading it through bankruptcy

Chief Executive Officer Brad Weston will transition to an advisory role and the home retailer has initiated a search for his replacement.

By Dani James • May 19, 2026

Article reveals plans for its first US retail stores

The Canada-based DTC furniture company is opening a pair of brick-and-mortar locations in Washington and California to better serve its biggest customer base.

By Lara Ewen • May 18, 2026

Lululemon claps back at Chip Wilson after spurned settlement offer

The retailer, which called its founder's perspective "outdated," had offered to elect two of his nominees, part of a settlement he rejected.

By Cara Salpini • Updated May 18, 2026

Madewell plans to open 3 stores, starting this week

The denim-focused brand’s new locations will open in Sag Harbor, New York, on Wednesday and in Connecticut and Oregon next month.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2026

Claire’s eyes expansion to 7K retail locations

A licensing agreement with Centric Brands will scale the retailer’s presence across partners, including Walmart, Kohl’s and CVS, and will push the brand into new categories. 

By Dani James • May 18, 2026

Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency

A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2026

Activist investors push to oust former Target CEO from board

The group is urging shareholders not to reelect Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy, arguing their presence could hamper a turnaround.

By Dani James • May 15, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond’s first co-branded store with The Container Store will open Saturday

The location in Fort Worth, Texas, comes just over a month after Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to acquire the organizational retailer.

By Caroline Jansen • May 15, 2026

Marc Jacobs to be acquired by Toys R Us parent company

LVMH is selling the fashion label after nearly three decades to brand management firm WHP Global.

By Kaarin Moore • May 14, 2026

Best Buy debuts consultation spaces within Ikea stores

The project at two Ikea locations builds on the retailers' existing shop-in-shop partnership at Best Buy.

By Dani James • May 14, 2026

Rufus who? Alexa for Shopping brings AI to Amazon’s search bar

More than 300 million customers used Rufus in 2025, according to Amazon. Experts believe Alexa for Shopping’s reach could be even greater.

By Bryan Wassel • May 14, 2026

Stripe, Google partner on agentic commerce

With a Google partnership, the payments processor is bringing agentic checkout to four of the largest AI platforms.

By Justin Bachman • May 13, 2026

Organized retail crime bill passes House in bipartisan vote, heads to Senate

Industry groups have lobbied Congress to pass this legislation for years. But the impact on retailers’ efforts to prevent inventory loss remains unclear.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2026

Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman steps down as CEO

Longtime Nordstrom veteran Teri Bariquit, once the department store’s chief merchant, will take over as interim chief executive officer and president.

By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2026

Walmart to lay off or relocate 1,000 tech, product workers

The retailer's latest restructure is part of a broader globalization effort, according to an internal memo Tuesday.

By Dani James • May 13, 2026

Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2026

Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, Chief Operating Officer Ramesh Murthy said. 

By Alejandra Carranza • May 12, 2026

Ulta Beauty to offer products via Uber Eats

The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 12, 2026

Is Heidi O’Neill exactly what Lululemon needs?

Negative opinions have proliferated since she was named to the top spot, but analysts say critiques are overblown.

By Cara Salpini • May 12, 2026

Carter’s interim CEO: ‘We’re in line for our refund’

Richard Westenberger said that the company has filed for around $130 million in refunds from the government due to IEEPA-related tariff charges.

By Kaarin Moore • May 11, 2026