Uber Eats launches retail returns

The delivery company wants to solve one of the biggest pain points in retail, and is starting with companies like Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 20, 2026

Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

By Max Garland • April 20, 2026

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The direct-to-consumer landscape in retail

More mature brands are pursuing exit strategies and expanding their reach, while traditional retailers are increasingly shifting to a DTC model.

By Retail Dive staff

Kendra Scott eyes expansion with first business chief

Adrienne Gernand, a veteran of Gap Inc., will be responsible for expanding the brand’s assortment and global reach.

By Howard Ruben • April 20, 2026

Target to open 6 new stores in May

The mass retailer is leaning into larger store footprints, with most of the new locations topping its average square footage. 

By Dani James • April 20, 2026

Backcountry acquires Coalatree as it debuts brand incubator

The retailer, which bought cycling company Velotech in September, is looking for more partnerships with up-and-coming brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 17, 2026

QVC Group follows through on bankruptcy, readies itself for a new live-shopping era

The Chapter 11 process applies only to U.S. entities and will be swift, as the company has a plan to drastically reduce its $6.6 billion debt.

By Daphne Howland • April 17, 2026

Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive

The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2026

The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

By Retail Dive Staff • April 17, 2026

CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said.

By Phil Neuffer • April 17, 2026

Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy

The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.

By Max Garland • April 17, 2026

QVC Group preps bankruptcy filing

The television shopping network is buckling under billions in debt as losses pile up.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2026

Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit

Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2026

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

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