Ikea to open 10 US stores this year

The home retailer will open its first location in Oklahoma in 2026 as it refines and modernizes its footprint.

By Dani James • Feb. 18, 2026

Saks Global faces more rent disputes amid bankruptcy

A group of mall landlords says as much as $19 million in unpaid rent piled up in the two weeks after the luxury department store's Chapter 11 filing.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2026

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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

By Retail Dive staff

Revlon appoints COO to run global supply chain

Mario Rivera is tasked with driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation for the cosmetics maker after stints at CVS Health and Target.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 18, 2026

6 brands to watch in 2026

From Mango to Cyklar, legacy and emerging brands alike are leaning on physical retail to win over customers.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 17, 2026

Wayfair, Affirm expand partnership to UK and Canada

Shoppers will receive a real-time approval decision when they select the payment company’s BNPL service at checkout. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 17, 2026

Levi’s warehouse network transition hits snag

The clothing maker said a shift away from an owned distribution center to a third-party run facility has taken longer than expected.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 17, 2026

As 2026 kicks off, these retailers are vulnerable to bankruptcy

As the industry enters another year marked by tariffs and falling consumer sentiment, retailers including J. Crew and Guitar Center face risks.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 17, 2026

Data quality is a margin protection strategy

Better address and identity data prevent fraud loss, marketing waste and failed deliveries.

By Greg Brown, Vice President of Global Marketing, Melissa • Feb. 17, 2026

US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed

Recent studies challenge President Donald Trump’s assertion that foreign exporters will end up paying the highest import taxes since the 1930s.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 13, 2026

A look inside Skims’ first Chicago flagship

The brand is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence after landing a $225 million funding round at the end of last year. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 12, 2026

Fewer consumers are shopping online on a daily basis

The number of consumers who turn to e-commerce daily has declined 12 percentage points from last year, with in-store shoppers on the rise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2026

How AI commerce threatens eBay, Amazon

Agentic robots that shop and pay without human involvement could render marketplaces obsolete – and major retailers are responding.

By Justin Bachman • Feb. 11, 2026

The latest evolution at Victoria’s Secret is an expanded T-shirt bra line

According to Victoria’s Secret Brand President Anne Stephenson, the retailer has updated craftsmanship and is leaning into products that are both comfortable and sexy.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO

Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.

By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026

Target names COO, chief merchant

CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection

The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process. 

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2026

Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll

The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting "significantly" more investment into store labor and hours.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Anta plots first US flagship

Located in California’s Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s “brand hub” and comes just days after its parent company bought a stake in Puma.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 9, 2026

Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again

The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada

Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center

The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon

The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.

By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026

Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over

Revenue in Q3 was down 5% to $1.3 billion, but executives believe declines in North America have hit the bottom of their trajectory.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 6, 2026

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap

Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 6, 2026