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1. Channel: Mass

The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap

Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone.  Post Views: 21

RetailDive February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Corporate Strategy

Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce

Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer. Post Views: 19

RetailDive February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon’s Q4 retail sales grow amid broadening assortment

The e-commerce giant will continue to carry luxury offerings, though everyday essentials were one out of every three units sold in fiscal 2025. Post Views: 16

RetailDive February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Corporate Strategy

Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank on Friday said the “most disruptive” phase of the brand’s turnaround is now behind it. The executive sees revenue volatility stabilizing, cleaner inventories and growing interest from wholesale partners. Importantly, Plank believes Under Armour’s declines […]

RetailDive February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 3 min read

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1. Technology & Innovation

The Home Depot debuts Material List Builder AI

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The technology helps its Pro customers quickly generate project material lists from voice prompts, emails, texts or existing documents. Published Feb. 6, 2026 By Tatiana Walk-Morris A Home Depot store in Virginia. The company’s new Material List Builder AI is available for free to Pro Xtra members. Nate Delesline III/Retail Dive “}]]  Post […]

RetailDive February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Stores & Formats

Border patrol, Canadian ire dampening traffic at Simon malls

CEO David Simon on Monday said he expects tariffs to continue to weigh on retailers this year, but shrugged off the impact of bankruptcies. Post Views: 11

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike under investigation for alleged discrimination against White workers

The activewear giant called the EEOC’s recent attempt to enforce an administrative subpoena a “surprising and unusual escalation.” Post Views: 22

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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Designer Brands confirms layoffs

The parent company of DSW said the action was taken to simplify its organizational structure and reduce complexity.  Post Views: 10

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Corporate Strategy

Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America

Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays. Post Views: 15

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Technology & Innovation

Coty partners with OpenAI

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The company is weaving AI throughout its business as the technology serves as “an efficiency enhancer” for creativity and strategic thinking. Published Feb. 5, 2026 By Tatiana Walk-Morris Coty employees can access OpenAI to support their daily work activities. Courtesy of Coty “}]]  Post Views: 12

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Channel: Mass

Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The mass retailer’s new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago. Published Feb. 5, 2026 A fresh sushi bar at Walmart’s new Jacksonville, Florida, Supercenter. Courtesy of Walmart Inc. “}]]  Post Views: 16

RetailDive February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 < 1 min read

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1. Department: Nonfood

Private equity firm acquires Buddy’s Home Furnishings

The rent-to-own furniture company is gaining partners who “value our franchise network,” according to CEO Michael Bennett.  Post Views: 20

RetailDive February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 < 1 min read

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