Dick’s pulls back on Foot Locker closures amid store pilot success. A new format is performing so well that Dick’s plans to expand it to 250 Foot Locker stores by this fall – and will shutter a “much smaller” list of locations. March 6, 2026 by
Dollar General to introduce new store format, pilot subscription program. The discount retailer reported Q4 net sales jumped nearly 6% year over year, with average basket size growing due to increased retail unit prices. March 5, 2026 by
The Brand House Collective COO exits after less than a year. James Schisler resigned from his role while the company is in the process of being acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. March 2, 2026 by
Kohl’s rules out major store closures despite disappointing Q4. The struggling department store is simplifying promotions and adding value-priced merchandise to appeal to its lower- to middle-income customer. But is it going far enough? March 1, 2026 by
Saks Global announces 15 more store closures, expands vendor base to 500. Three Neiman Marcus and 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations will shutter. The luxury company, which is in bankruptcy court, said its fleet is likely now set. February 28, 2026 by
All Eddie Bauer stores to close after failure to find a buyer. The entity running the brand’s locations, which licenses the intellectual property from Authentic Brands Group, filed for bankruptcy last month. February 27, 2026 by
Could off-price retailers start grabbing market share from each other? So far, department stores and other mainstream retailers have the most to fear as TJX, Ross and Burlington open hundreds of stores each year. February 24, 2026 by
How Brooks Brothers is refreshing the oldest apparel brand in the US. Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, details how the “Make It Yours” campaign transforms the brand’s positioning. February 23, 2026 by
Bath & Body Works wants to transform from a specialty retailer to a Ôpremier global brand’. Sales were down in Q4 and are forecast to be down in 2026. But, the company has a transformation plan to meet customers where they are. February 23, 2026 by
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s comeback hitting a plateau? The apparel retailer is monitoring disruptions from tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as it contemplates growth opportunities. February 23, 2026 by
