Are retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?

The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2026

Rent the Runway turns to marketplace, other sideline businesses to stoke revenue

The subscription site is also launching more than 30 new brands and expanding its “everyday” and “workwear” assortments.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2026

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How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

By Retail Dive staff

Williams-Sonoma names president of Rejuvenation

In the role, longtime company veteran Aujsha Taylor will oversee the banner’s merchandising strategies, product innovation and growth initiatives.

By Howard Ruben • April 14, 2026

CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

By Phil Neuffer • April 13, 2026

Stanley 1913’s approach to product development through diversity

Executive Graham Nearn spoke to Retail Dive about how Stanley is expanding its offerings as it grows into a global brand.

By Dani James • Updated April 13, 2026

Nike’s innovation chief departs as leadership turnover continues

Turnarounds rely on innovation cycles, and the abrupt departure of Tony Bignell could be another sign that the retail giant isn’t out of the woods, one analyst said.

By Cara Salpini • April 13, 2026

Mattress Firm parent Somnigroup to buy one of its suppliers for $2.5B

The all-stock transaction to acquire Leggett & Platt will bolster the mattress giant’s influence across the industry, analysts said Monday.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2026

Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives said.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2026

Wacoal America CEO retires

Mitchell Kauffmann will remain on the intimates brand's board as an adviser and President James Wheatley was tapped as his successor.

By Dani James • April 10, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Reebok returns to hockey, Nordstrom Local expands

The athletics retailer is reentering the category through a deal with Wholesale Sports. Meanwhile, the department store is growing its footprint in California. 

By Retail Dive Staff • April 10, 2026

Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center

Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.

By Kelly Stroh • April 9, 2026

Levi Strauss finance, growth chief set to retire with $3M severance

Harmit Singh will remain until a successor is appointed, then serve as a special adviser through Nov. 30, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 9, 2026

Walmart alumni open POS test lab

As retailers seek omnichannel sales solutions, a new vendor-neutral demonstration lab offers point-of-sale equipment evaluation.

By Justin Bachman • April 9, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators owner

The retailer intends to purchase most of F9 Brands' assets for about $150 million, which would help it develop a home services and improvement portfolio.

By Dani James • April 8, 2026

Mattel chief commercial officer to exit

Steve Totzke will stay with the company through the end of the year in an advisory role. Meanwhile, Sanjay Luthra has been appointed to his position. 

By Kaarin Moore • April 8, 2026

Foot Locker partners with DoorDash for on-demand delivery

The deal is among the latest between a retailer and the delivery platform, which says over a third of its active monthly users shop retail and grocery categories.

By Howard Ruben • April 8, 2026

Amazon, USPS reach scaled-back delivery deal

The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters first reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2026

Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4B

Through the deal, Olaplex will be focused on “accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results,” CEO Amanda Baldwin said.

By Howard Ruben • April 7, 2026

Staples appoints chief growth officer

The office supply retailer promoted Chris Powers to the C-suite position as it aims to drive sustainable growth.

By Dani James • April 7, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond preps for Elfa expansion

After a recent acquisition announcement, the company sees the modular storage and organization brand as one of its most important growth engines. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 6, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO jumps to Sally Beauty

Adrianne Lee, most recently president and chief financial officer at the home goods conglomerate, will replace Marlo Cormier later this month.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2026

Gap feels confident about inventory levels, tariff mitigation

The retailer remains focused on what it calls “stringent” and "disciplined" inventory practices.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 6, 2026

Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.

The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.

By Dani James • April 6, 2026

Hasbro opens distribution hub to cut costs, speed deliveries

The Georgia facility will shrink the toymaker’s logistics network while adding resilience and efficiencies.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 6, 2026

Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment

The increase, averaging 7 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with fuel costs tied to the Iran war.

By Max Garland • April 3, 2026