Mattel shareholder pushes company to explore sale

The investment management firm laid out scenerios where the toy company could be acquired by private equity, Hasbro or a media business. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 8, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp’s revenue jump and the interview that shook retail

The resale platform also saw active buyers grow, while the only thing more surprising than GameStop’s bid on eBay may have been the events that followed.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 8, 2026

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The state of retail operations

Daily operations have changed tremendously over the past few years, as retailers re-examine topics including shrink and fulfillment. 

By Retail Dive staff

Lee jeans up for sale in surprise Kontoor move

The company also owns Wrangler, which it says will be a $5 billion brand, and last year bought Norwegian outdoor apparel maker Helly Hansen.

By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2026

Target shuffles merchandising leadership with slate of new SVPs

The mass retailer continues to revamp its leadership team as it works to regain product authority.

By Dani James • May 7, 2026

Ace Hardware releases AI assistant for store staff

Hey ARMA gives associates access to product knowledge, project advice and recommendations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 7, 2026

Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment

Moody’s is maintaining a negative outlook for the industry in 2026 as high prices and dwindling consumer demand pressure retailers.

By Lara Ewen • May 6, 2026

SEC unveils blueprint for ditching quarterly reporting

The proposal is part of the “Make IPOs Great Again” push aimed at reducing the “rigidity” of rules governing public companies, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 6, 2026

REI reports flat sales, narrower losses as store workers call for a boycott

The REI Union said a boycott of the retailer’s anniversary sale is the only way to be heard, as contract talks ended last week without an agreement.

By Daphne Howland • May 5, 2026

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

Fisher and her husband Donald founded the company in 1969. The first Gap store opened in San Francisco and only sold men’s jeans and music. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 5, 2026

Victoria’s Secret & Co. faces off with activist investor, again

BBRC wants shareholders to vote against reelecting two directors on the retailer’s board — a move that comes a few weeks before Victoria’s Secret’s poison pill expires.

By Dani James • May 5, 2026

GameStop’s $56B eBay bid aims to create collectibles powerhouse

The gaming retailer submitted an unsolicited acquisition proposal for the online marketplace and suggested its store fleet could serve as eBay's fulfillment network.

By Dani James • May 4, 2026

Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy in June with $1.2B in debt

The luxury retail conglomerate said it would be profitable in three years and that, starting next fiscal year, revenue growth would average 7% annually.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2026

Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses

Amazon Supply Chain Services covers freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel delivery, including for non-Amazon sellers, with Lands' End among its users.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2026

Puma names new CFO, touts turnaround progress

The activewear brand will lean on a Hugo Boss alum to help steer its ongoing turnaround efforts as it seeks to rightsize inventory and reduce costs.

By Grace Noto • May 4, 2026

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

By Max Garland • May 4, 2026

Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection

The retailer aims to enhance coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software company Inspectorio.

By Kelly Stroh • May 4, 2026

Estée Lauder now expects up to 10K role reductions

The cosmetics company increased its expected role cuts as part of its restructuring effort, with much of the increase in point-of-sale jobs at department stores.

By Dani James • May 1, 2026

J. Jill names Coach vet as chief marketing officer

Kimberly Wallengren, who also worked at American Eagle and Adidas, will focus on brand positioning, expanding customer reach and growing consumer engagement.

By Howard Ruben • May 1, 2026

Carter’s brings on Build-A-Bear vet as CEO

The appointment of Sharon Price John as chief executive comes only a year after the company named someone else to the top spot.

By Kaarin Moore • May 1, 2026

Saks Global slashes 16% of its corporate workforce

The latest round of downsizing comes amid the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy and leaves it to focus resources “toward critical capabilities that will drive profitable, sustainable growth,” a spokesperson said Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • May 1, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Heydude sales decline and Lululemon dishes about Chip Wilson

The Crocs-owned footwear brand's sales fell 12%, while the athletics company spelled out a fraught relationship in proxy documents.

By Retail Dive Staff • May 1, 2026

The Backroom: Redefining Pacsun

Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 30, 2026

Walmart is bringing beauty-focused store associates to hundreds of stores

The "Beauty Expert" position, which features specialized training, is expanding this year after a successful pilot.

By Dani James • April 30, 2026

Bath & Body Works names first chief brand and product officer

Veronique Gabai-Pinsky comes to the company with decades of experience, including launching her own brand and serving as president of Vera Wang Group.

By Kaarin Moore • April 30, 2026

As discounts proliferate, Adidas must ‘defend newness’

In another big growth quarter, the activewear giant said it pulled back on wholesale to avoid promotions on new product.

By Cara Salpini • April 29, 2026