WHAT WE'RE READING

Bloomberg

Luxury Retailer Ssense’s Founders Get Buyout Approval, Deal Closes

FEB 18, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

Bloomingdale’s ÔDream Big’ Strategy: What It’s All About. CEO Olivier Bron discusses the agenda for the upscale department store and how it transcends a sector fraught with difficulties.

FEB 18, 2026

NY Post

Saks and Neiman low on luxury goods as fashion labels fret over court battle with Amazon

FEB 18, 2026

Bloomberg

Saks Fights Simon Property to Keep Two Store Locations Open

FEB 17, 2026

Retail Dive

This obscure legal clause is holding back US malls. Simon Property Group got Saks Global to forfeit it. What are reciprocal easement agreements and how did Simon accomplish what most shopping centers can only dream of?

FEB 16, 2026

Retail Dive

Shoe Carnival CEO exits. Mark Worden has also resigned from the company’s board. Meanwhile, former CEO Cliff Sifford will step into the top role on an interim basis.

FEB 16, 2026

Retail Dive

Saks Global says nearly 400 vendors have resumed shipments. The company said it has resolved most objections to its bankruptcy financing, but some suppliers remain wary.

FEB 16, 2026

Retail Dive

De minimis still shelved after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling. President Donald Trump reaffirmed the trade tool’s suspension and adjusted postal duty rates to match a new global tariff in an executive order Friday.

FEB 13, 2026

Retail Dive

Dillard’s holds steady at the holidays. The department store is gaining share from new customers, which could make up for some weaknesses, according to data from Placer.ai.

FEB 13, 2026

Retail Dive

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. eyes a return to growth this year. While revenue declined 25% last year, the home retailer sees sales growing in 2026 as it invests in home services beyond retail.

FEB 13, 2026

Retail Dive

Kohl’s turnaround could take a while. In an update to its turnaround, the department store provided few details but emphasized it’s taking a “multiyear approach.”

FEB 12, 2026

CNBC

Instacart stock pops 14% on revenue beat, optimistic guidance. Instacart topped Wall Street’s fourth-quarter revenue estimates and issued strong guidance as more customers turn to the grocery delivery platform. Instacart said it had its strongest quarter of gross transaction value in three years as its enterprise platform gains momentum. The grocery space is getting increasingly competitive, with Doordash and Uber Eats adding more retailers and AI features.

FEB 12, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

The Nordstroms on Going Private, Liverpool and What Lies Ahead. Co-CEOs Erik and Pete Nordstrom open up on how at their 125-year-old business, there’s change and continuity as the Nordstrom and Rack brands evolve.

FEB 12, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

How Nordstrom Is Bringing Its Brand to Life to Mark 125 Years. Consumers can expect a large slate of unique brand activations, campaigns and special perks for loyalty members.

FEB 12, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

Nordstrom Rack Expands Footprint, Competes on Brand Selection and Pricing. Rack’s ability to help off-price shoppers discover new premium brands enables it to be a pipeline for new customers to full-line Nordstrom stores.

FEB 12, 2026

NY Post

Bergdorf Goodman workers claim majority of cash missing from paychecks as parent company Saks Global files for bankruptcy: ÔUnacceptable’

FEB 12, 2026

Reuters

Exclusive: Saks lenders, suppliers in talks to avoid court fight over bankruptcy loan

FEB 12, 2026

Women's Wear Daily

Saks Fifth Avenue’s Clearance Sale Offering 70% Off Designer Brands Online Amid Department Store’s Bankruptcy Filing. Saks Fifth Avenue drops discounts on top designer brands online including Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Comme des Garcons, Loewe and more

FEB 12, 2026

PennLive

Major sporting goods retailer is closing stores in these states and more could be coming

FEB 12, 2026

Chain Store Age

Parent company of Altar’d State makes $7 million bid for Francesca’s IP

FEB 11, 2026