Etsy slashes workforce by 12%, laying off 220

CEO Kruti Patel Goyal said neither cost cuts nor artificial intelligence drove the downsizing, but also said that “AI is changing how all of us work.”

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2026

Home Depot reshuffles leadership to accelerate tech innovation

The company is consolidating tech teams under the leadership of its new executive vice president and CTO as part of this effort.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 6, 2026

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Best Buy picks Nordstrom alum for CFO

Anne Bramman succeeds Matt Bilunas, who left the retailer last month after serving as its finance chief for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 5, 2026

As the holidays near, two-thirds of shoppers are using AI

Consumers are looking to AI this holiday season to sift through products and search for bargains, according to Attentive.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 4, 2026

Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida

The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.

By Max Garland • Aug. 4, 2026

Amazon customers are embracing Alexa for Shopping

The number of active users for the tech nearly doubled in the second quarter, with interactions up five times year over year, CEO Andy Jassy said.

By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 3, 2026

The AI performance question retail isn’t asking

Engagement with your AI isn't the measure that matters. Inclusion in AI answers is.

Aug. 3, 2026

The promise retailers keep breaking (and why the data is to blame)

Inventory distortion costs retail $1.77 trillion a year. The fix isn't more counting. It's better data.

By Oana Jinga • Aug. 3, 2026

Kohl’s debuts AI shopping assistant

What started as a Mother’s Day Gift Finder has evolved into a digital shopping assistant that aids with product discovery. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 30, 2026

1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste

More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for AI costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.

By Scarlett Evans • July 30, 2026

New Jersey bans dynamic pricing

The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of electronic shelf labels by retailers while the state studies the tech.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 30, 2026

How Walmart uses AI to limit weather disruptions in its supply chain

The retailer uses technology to determine how to reroute or position inventory before severe weather events occur.

By Max Garland • July 30, 2026

Sephora names 12 beauty brands to accelerator cohort

Now in its 10th year, Sephora Accelerate aims to support the next generation of cosmetic, skin care, hair care and fragrance brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2026

Retail brands risk optimizing the wrong thing

AI platforms are making purchase decisions. Is your brand structured to be found?

July 27, 2026

Michaels launches AI shopping assistant

The retailer is positioning the Ask Mike tool as a way shoppers can move beyond keyword filtering and receive personalized recommendations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2026

La-Z-Boy expands 3D cloud tech for product imagery

The technology means customers can see every product and configuration exactly as it will be built — replacing manual rendering production. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2026

Tractor Supply taps Instacart for same-day delivery

The partnership adds to various last-mile upgrades the retailer has deployed in recent months.

By Max Garland • July 23, 2026

Nike resets online distribution in ‘fragmented’ China market

Revenue in the region fell 12% in the brand’s most recent quarter and has been dragging down the company’s turnaround.

By Cara Salpini • July 22, 2026

J. Crew hires former Walmart e-commerce exec

After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 21, 2026

Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2026

From season to sentiment: How the pace of consumer trends reshapes retail planning

Consumer trends are more complex than seasons. Here's how retailers are tracking them.

July 20, 2026

Ulta Beauty names Domino’s veteran as CTO

Kelly Garcia, who has been on the board since 2022, joins the retailer in the midst of a tech-driven strategy to drive growth and personalization.

By Paige Gross • July 17, 2026

Walmart bets on AI and digital twins to shape its supply chain strategy

The technology helps the retailer get products around the world, despite global conflict or weather challenges, Walmart's Indira Uppuluri said.

By Paige Gross • July 15, 2026

How Dollar Shave Club uses generative AI to unlock advertising creativity

Chief Brand and Innovation Officer Laura Higgins explains how the grooming brand is evolving its use of AI in marketing to reassert its brand voice.

By Chris Kelly • July 14, 2026

Perfect Corp. to go private

The tech company has entered into a merger agreement with ProjectNY, a business owned by Perfect Corp.’s CEO. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2026