Dollar Tree is now drawing in a more affluent crowd than ever, as even higher-income consumers look for ways to cut costs.

Kohl’s has had a rocky financial year.

Thrifty Ice Cream is a popular Rite Aid brand.

Wellness products are having a moment. Will younger Americans significantly redefine the retail wellness market to focus on their outsized spend?

Walmart continues to elevate the shopping experience with the rapid growth of this service.

Torrid’s closures will encompass underperforming stores.

U.S. consumers are showing waning anxiety over inflationary pressures.

Walmart customers will have two credit card options through the OnePay app.

Walmart is doubling down on its efforts to attract new customers and retain current ones during these uncertain economic times.

Lowe’s wants to cater more to professionals.

The so-called “Target DEI fallout” was, according to a new report, a technological gimmick.

Ross Stores’ move to withdraw guidance for the year has again raised doubts that off-pricers won’t be as spared from the tariff blows as initially hoped. Are you any more or less confident that they are well-positioned to ride out the tariffs?

Lululemon shares are tumbling fast, despite a relatively solid Q1 2025 earnings report.

e.l.f. Beauty last week agreed to acquire Rhode, the skincare and cosmetics line created by fashion model and influencer Hailey Bieber only three years ago, for up to a whopping $1 billion. Does this acquisition make sense for the company?

With Five Below added, now more non-food and retail items can be ordered through the Uber Eats app.

Walmart has partnered with the Wienerschnitzel brand.

Craft retailer Michaels has confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of both the intellectual property and private label brands previously held by JOANN.

Rite Aid continues to restructure.

Target is offering gamers exclusive in-store Nintendo Switch 2 experiences as the console officially launches.

A recent nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime has resulted in multiple arrests. Will increased law enforcement scrutiny of this behavior act as a deterrent?

Tommy Hilfiger is set to partner with Cadillac as the auto brand makes its F1 entry next year.

Spirit Halloween’s New Jersey opening event has been cancelled. Here’s why.

Dollar General has attracted an increasing number of middle- and high-income customers. Can it keep this trend going?

Best Buy lowered its full-year guidance due to tariffs but also laid out a five-point plan to curb further damage. Which step will likely offer the biggest payback?

Despite worries surrounding the American economy and the impending tariffs, one study suggests that spending for this Father’s Day will break a record.

Walmart is seemingly raising prices as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.

Dollar General share prices are soaring after the retailer released a sunny Q1 2025 earnings report.

Car-care company Monro is closing some locations and reportedly already laying off employees.

Costco gas stations are amongst the most popular due to its affordable prices.

Sephora has teamed up with Lady Gaga for a pride month campaign featuring her Haus Labs line.

Walmart is further enhancing its agentic AI capabilities to improve logistics and customer service.

Consumer abuse of return policies appears to be growing.

Meta may be looking to open physical stores to sell its smart glasses and VR headsets.

Costco posted a relatively strong Q3 2025 earnings report.

Target continues to make clear that DEI is not a priority.

Walmart revealed last week that it’s eliminating about 1,500 jobs across technology functions and U.S. operations. What obvious and less obvious tech skills gaps do you see within retail’s IT and tech departments?

Amazon and Walmart have both enjoyed massive success in retail, but how do their philosophies differ? Which may engender more success in 2025 and beyond?

The onslaught of tariffs and the closing of the de minimis loophole is expected by many to be a boon to resale platforms and secondhand sales overall, but the gains may face limits. How much of a boost will secondhand selling gain?

David’s Bridal has opened a new tech-supported concept, “Diamonds & Pearls,” aimed at reaching Gen Z brides seeking luxury without losing affordability. What do you like about the concept?

Tariffs are beginning to produce (mostly) negative customer reviews. Can these reviews harm retail brands?

Pandora is slated to open its first U.S. flagship store in Las Vegas. Will it find an even greater foothold in the United States as it expands operations?

With companies building out AI agents that will discover, search, and purchase products for consumers, retailers and brands may be increasingly tweaking their marketing messages to appeal to bots. Will the approaches for targeting algorithms have to differ greatly from those targeting humans?

The ongoing trend of people lining up for viral foodie obsessions continues to baffle editors searching for an explanation behind the longevity of the phenomenon. Where’s the appeal?

According to a survey of supply chain executives by Gartner, renegotiating supplier contracts was the primary supply chain initiative being used to mitigate tariffs. What’s your tariff-mitigation playbook?