Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location

The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.

By Kaarin Moore • June 18, 2025

Pinterest tests AI to curate collages for advertisers

The social media platform is working with Macy's on its auto collages pilot which aims to help brands better curate shoppable content. 

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 18, 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

How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation

The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2025

Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’

The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025

Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days

The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2025

Mattel brings AI to the toy box with OpenAI partnership

The toy company and AI powerhouse will announce their first product together later this year.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 17, 2025

5 years after US bankruptcy, Roots notches third quarter of sales growth

As part of a multiyear strategy, the Canadian brand is closing underperforming stores, upgrading its fleet and investing in marketing.

By Cara Salpini • June 16, 2025

Canada Goose prioritizes year-round relevance with second Haider Ackermann collection

The collection uses lightweight fabrics to reimagine classic cold weather styles and comes as the retailer looks to broaden its assortment.

By Howard Ruben • June 16, 2025

Peloton names fourth chief marketing officer in 5 years

With past experience at Apple, Amazon and Netflix, Megan Imbres’ background aligns with how Peloton is looking to grow its business.

By Peter Adams • June 13, 2025

The Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts

The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.

By Retail Dive Staff • June 13, 2025

EBay takes live shopping on tour

The company will bring live shopping and collector-focused experiences to cities spanning the U.S. to showcase collectibles, luxury goods, sneakers and apparel.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2025

How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team

Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.

By Cara Salpini • June 12, 2025

Ashley’s new Las Vegas store is its largest in North America

The location boasts an 88,000-square-foot showroom and a 218,000 square-foot warehouse, and is meant to be a community hub.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2025

Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach

Newly arrived marketing chief Elizabeth Preis has been tasked with customer acquisition as the lingerie giant continues to lose market share.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2025

Designer Brands pulls guidance but is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about back to school, holiday

Tariffs have scrambled supply and demand more than anticipated. But its confusing value proposition isn’t helping, one analyst says.

By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2025

DTC footwear brand Oofos opens first stores

A location in Virginia has already opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.

By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2025

Dollar General expands home offering with celebrity brands, designers

The company is focusing on affordable prices from recognizable, national brands, including Ki by Kathy Ireland. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2025

Walmart debuts Sparky, its generative AI assistant for customers

Joining Wally, an AI assistant for merchants, Sparky will summarize reviews for customers and help shoppers plan purchases.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 10, 2025

Walmart challenges consumer perceptions with ‘Who Knew?’ campaign

In a 60-second spot set to The Who’s “Who Are You,” “White Lotus” star Walton Goggins dishes on the retailer’s perks following a January brand refresh.

By Jessica Deyo • June 9, 2025

Same query, different intent: The revenue risk of irrelevant search results

How irrelevant search results are working against your bottom line.

June 9, 2025

Joann’s future a mystery as Michaels snaps up IP, private labels

The move comes amid growing interest in fabrics and sewing at Michaels, but it’s not clear what it means for the Joann brand.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025

How Stitch Fix’s brand platform is helping drive transformation

Chief Marketing Officer Debbie Woloshin speaks about artificial intelligence and staying agile in her first interview since joining the company.

By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2025

Nike taps McDonald’s exec for chief communications officer

Michael Gonda joins July 7 and is the latest change CEO Elliott Hill has made to the activewear brand’s leadership ranks.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 3, 2025

Old Navy shows off activewear with Lindsay Lohan in ‘80s-inspired spot

The Gap brand, which reported a ninth consecutive quarter of market share gains, is now the No. 5 player in the active category.

By Chris Kelly • June 3, 2025

David’s Bridal launches Generation Tux shop-in-shops

The retailer will dedicate space to the tuxedo and suit rental company at its entire fleet by the end of the year. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2025