Amazon to invest $4B toward rural delivery expansion by 2026

The e-commerce giant “has a massive advantage over UPS and FedEx” to make the initiative successful, one expert said.

By Max Garland • May 5, 2025

Wayfair’s customer base continues to shrink as revenue remains flat in Q1

Executives remained optimistic about the online retailer’s ability to weather tariff pressures, touting its marketplace structure.

By Caroline Jansen • May 2, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Target refreshes Boots & Barkley pet brand

Featuring new products and packaging, the private label is also value-priced, with two-thirds of the items selling for less than $10.

By Howard Ruben • May 2, 2025

Amazon could gain share under tariffs, as it did during the pandemic, CEO says

The e-commerce giant is “pretty maniacally focused” on keeping prices low, CEO Andy Jassy told analysts Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2025

Walmart opens first new Supercenter in 4 years

The retailer’s location in Texas, which is its first “Store of the Future” in the U.S., is focused on innovation and caters offerings to regional customers.

By Dani James • May 2, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: NRF chief defends tariffs, Big Lots accelerates store openings

Matt Shay, CEO of the trade group, called duties “an extraordinarily important tool” for President Trump. Meanwhile, the discount retailer is opening 132 stores this month alone.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 2, 2025

How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s top line

The category brought in $276 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025, up nearly 12% from the same period two years ago, the retailer said in its annual report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2025

What a White House-Amazon kerfuffle says about tariffs, prices and talking to customers

Amazon says it decided against telling shoppers how new duties affect prices, a plan the White House slammed as “hostile and political.” But is it a good idea? Yes and no.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025

Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2025

Adidas: If tariffs stay, ‘of course there will be price increases’

CEO Bjørn Gulden stressed that they have not been implemented yet, though, and the retailer will follow the lead of others in the market.

By Cara Salpini • April 30, 2025

Burlington snags 45 of Joann’s store leases out of bankruptcy

The off-price retailer is taking advantage of the craft company’s closure as new shopping center growth diminishes.

By Dani James • April 30, 2025

Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue launch luxury e-commerce storefront

The partnership will feature an assortment of high-end men’s and women’s brands, including Balmain, Stella McCartney and Fear of God.

By Lara Ewen • April 30, 2025

Another U-turn at Beyond: brick and mortar for BuyBuy Baby

The company, which continues to shake up its portfolio and branding strategies, is also opening Overstock stores.

By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2025

Peloton chief marketer departs as fitness brand shakes up marketing group

Moving forward, the company is divvying up marketing duties between a marketing chief and a chief communications officer.

By Peter Adams • April 29, 2025

‘We’re not just a hot cup company’: What’s next for Stanley

Can the water bottle brand live past its virality? Global President Matt Navarro says it already has.

By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2025

Online retailers in the US spent an average of $400k on AI last year

Despite aiming that investment at customer experience, 30% of executives told Storyblok that the tech only slightly improved the shopper’s experience.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 29, 2025

Function of Beauty expands to Walmart

The personalized beauty brand will offer 17 core hair care products in a large portion of the big-box retailer’s stores and online.

By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2025

Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer

Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.

By Dani James • April 28, 2025

Tractor Supply breaks ground on Idaho distribution center

Slated to open in late 2026 or early 2027, the site will serve about 200 stores in the Pacific Northwest.

By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2025

Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers

The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.

By Max Garland • April 28, 2025

Retail’s latest tariff challenge? Setting prices.

New levies are shaping up to be a holiday tax on consumers already touchy about spending. Careful analysis and clear communication are key.

By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2025

Stop driving customers away with poor last-mile delivery experiences

Last-mile delivery represents the final opportunity to win or lose customer loyalty and repeat purchases. But many retailers aren’t seeing high-quality performance from their on-demand solutions.

April 28, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Coty to cut 700 jobs, Adidas sports double-digit growth

The cutbacks are part of the beauty conglomerate’s strategic transformation, while preliminary Q1 results show momentum from the sports retailer.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 25, 2025

Hasbro Q1 revenue increases 17%

The toy company, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, continued to advocate for tariff exceptions in its sector.

By Dani James • April 25, 2025

Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location

The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2025