Walmart, OpenAI partner for purchases in ChatGPT

As part of a larger partnership, the mass retailer will be available through the AI chatbot’s new Instant Checkout feature.

By Dani James • Oct. 14, 2025

Ulta Beauty’s marketplace launches

UB Marketplace, which is open to brands by invitation only, is introducing over 100 new brands to start and will scale quickly over the next year or so.

By Dani James • Oct. 14, 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

Smaller retailers face their toughest holiday season in years

Tariffs and economic uncertainty are complicating an already fraught time. The key is to prioritize and lean into what larger chains can’t offer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas bets on safety footwear, Helen of Troy swings to a loss

The athletics company partnered with Glo Brands BV, while the OXO and Hydro Flask parent company posted a Q2 loss exceeding $308 million.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 10, 2025

Gap partners with Google Cloud to advance AI strategy

Making AI tools available across the company will allow the retailer to focus on creativity, culture and customers, according to CTO Sven Gerjets.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 10, 2025

Uniqlo to expand US footprint

The retailer’s upcoming Chicago and San Francisco locations mark its first flagship stores in the U.S. outside of New York City. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 9, 2025

The Body Shop returns to the US market

The beauty company is coming back exclusively via e-commerce after being bought out of U.K. administration in 2024.

By Dani James • Oct. 9, 2025

Tariffs force more Orvis store closures

The outdoor retailer began scaling down a year ago in order to focus on its core sports fishing and bird hunting customer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2025

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2025

4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, senior vice president of supply chain technology. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2025

Amazon Fresh decides to shutter 5 stores

The chain is pruning its fleet even as the company expands its grocery business on other fronts.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces franchise plan

The company suggested franchisees use a platform it’s invested in to tokenize assets, potentially in lieu of traditional small business government financing.

By Dani James • Oct. 7, 2025

How to run A stores in a B mall

Retailers in lower-traffic shopping centers require excellent associates, individualized operations and realistic expectations, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2025

Nordstrom returns to San Francisco this week

The department store’s service-oriented, merchandise-free concept will open two years after its downtown flagship and off-price stores shut down.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2025

American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 7, 2025

Rite Aid closes all stores

When the drugstore retailer filed for bankruptcy in May, its second Chapter 11 in eight months, it was running about 1,275 locations.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2025

What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season

Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Ashley Graham’s J.C. Penney collection hits stores, Etsy moves to the NYSE

The department store’s new collection celebrates curves, while the creative marketplace will move over from the Nasdaq on Oct. 13. 

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 3, 2025

Jordan’s first US World of Flight store is in Philadelphia

The location, the concept’s sixth worldwide, will open near Rittenhouse Square.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2025

Former Macy’s merchant heads to Five Below

The retailer also tapped Edgewell executive Daniel Sullivan as chief financial officer. Ken Bull, who has been interim CFO, remains chief operating officer.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2025

Inside Victoria’s Secret’s new DC store

An event at the Georgetown location, which features a brighter ambiance than previous designs, focused on a U.S.-grown cotton program.

By Dani James • Oct. 2, 2025

Top retail conferences in 2026

These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

At Home set to emerge from bankruptcy with most of its stores

The furniture retailer is axing almost $2 billion in debt and will be owned by a group of its lenders, according to a court-approved plan.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2025

Journeys owner shuffles brands, leadership

Footwear company Genesco Inc. has consolidated its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy teen brands into one global retail entity.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2025