News•Feb 28, 2026
Revolve Group Net Sales Grow as AI’s Role Expands for Shoppers
Revolve Group reported a 10.4% year‑over‑year increase in net sales to $324.37 million for Q4 2025, driven by AI‑enhanced personalization, search and styling tools. Beauty product sales surged 43%, while net income rose 58% and adjusted EBITDA grew 44%. Executives highlighted AI’s role in generating several million dollars of incremental revenue and announced plans for an internally built generative‑AI feature. The retailer projects continued profitable growth and market‑share gains into 2026.
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 27, 2026
BlueLinx Bets on AI as It Navigates a Soft Housing Market
BlueLinx Holdings is reshaping its digital roadmap around artificial intelligence while steering through a soft housing market that left full‑year 2025 sales essentially flat. The company skipped a multi‑million‑dollar traditional ecommerce build, citing rapid AI‑driven changes in ordering behavior. Q4...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 27, 2026
Resideo Pushes Connected Products and Digital Buying Tools
Resideo Technologies reported Q4 revenue of $1.895 billion, a 2% increase, and net income of $136 million, while full‑year sales hit a record $7.472 billion, up 11% from 2024. A one‑time $527 million loss, linked to ending a Honeywell indemnification agreement, turned the annual...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 27, 2026
Mirakl Turns Profitable as Recurring Revenue and Marketplace Activity Grows
Mirakl announced full‑year profitability for 2025, driven by a 23% jump in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to $218 million. Marketplace and dropship activity surged, processing roughly $15 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV), a 31% increase year‑over‑year. New products such as Mirakl...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 27, 2026
Scooters Coffee Reaches 900 Stores Nationwide with 83 New Locations Added in 2025 Across 32 States
Scooter’s Coffee announced it has reached 900 stores nationwide, adding 83 new locations in 2025 across 32 states. The expansion represents a 10% increase over the prior year, following a 16% growth spurt in 2024. The company attributes the growth...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Feb 27, 2026
AI, Clean Beauty and U.S. Growth Reshape Global Cosmetics Outlook
The global cosmetics market is forecast to reach $704.17 billion by 2032, expanding at a 5.25% CAGR from $492.18 billion in 2025. Skincare dominates, representing 48% of revenue, with the United States driving premium growth through anti‑aging, SPF, and microbiome‑friendly products. Artificial‑intelligence...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 27, 2026
Home Depot Launches Real-Time Delivery Tracking for Large Items
Home Depot has introduced real‑time delivery tracking for all large‑item orders, expanding a feature previously limited to small parcels. The rollout leverages handheld devices used by drivers to log checkpoints, giving customers live visibility into the status of bulky shipments...
By Supply Chain Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
Sprouts Coming To Vacant Highland Park 99 Cents Only Store
Sprouts Farmers Market has signed a lease for the former 99 Cents Only store at 6235 York Blvd. in Highland Park, Los Angeles, with plans to open a new grocery outlet in 2027. The existing 21,000‑square‑foot building will be demolished and...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 27, 2026
Builders FirstSource Partners With Blitzy to Implement AI Software Development
Builders FirstSource (BFS) announced a strategic partnership with Blitzy AI, an autonomous software development platform designed for product development. The collaboration introduces an agentic software development lifecycle, enabling BFS to modernize its technology stack and accelerate delivery. Within the first...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Feb 27, 2026
Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship
Boot Barn announced its debut sponsorship of the Stagecoach country‑music festival, serving as the official boot retailer and presenting sponsor of the new Mustang Stage. The partnership includes on‑site activations, custom giveaways, and a pre‑festival in‑store loyalty event at its...
By WWD
News•Feb 27, 2026
NRF’s Retail’s Big Show Is Driving the Next Wave of Restaurant Innovation
The National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show in New York is now a proving ground for restaurant technology, showcasing AI, automation, and data‑driven loyalty tools that were once retail‑only. Sessions highlighted Dine Brands’ 34% cut in ticket‑resolution time and the...
By Total Food Service
News•Feb 27, 2026
Mint Velvet’s Brand Campaign Activations Take over the Capital This London Fashion Week
Mint Velvet is turning London Fashion Week into a city‑wide showcase, deploying brand activations in Underground stations and a wrapped London cab to spotlight its Spring Leather and Suede jacket line. The retailer also hosted an intimate editor dinner with...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Whole Foods Market Triples Pitch Day Capacity for Q2 2026, Offering up to 50 Brand Slots
Whole Foods Market announced a three‑fold increase in its Q2 2026 Pitch Day capacity, offering up to 50 dedicated slots across Grocery, Whole Body and Specialty categories. Applications open on 27 February and close on 27 March, with the pitch event slated for...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Local Food, Real People, Better Experiences: The Rise of the Modern Farm Shop
Shoppers increasingly demand traceable, locally‑sourced food, prompting a resurgence of modern farm shops. The Farm Retail Association notes that roughly 75 pence of every £1 spent at farm retailers stays within the local economy, reinforcing community wealth. Yorkshire‑based Farmer Copleys became...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Mercatto Expands with New Location in Port Credit
Toronto‑born Italian chain Mercatto is opening its first location outside the city core, Mercatto Centrale, in Mississauga’s Brightwater waterfront community on March 13, 2026. The 8,500‑square‑foot restaurant offers over 290 seats, including a 90‑seat patio, and introduces an exclusive brunch menu. Operated by...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 27, 2026
H‑E‑B Announces Major Remodel and Expansion of 83 & Lincoln Store in Harlingen
H‑E‑B has launched a comprehensive remodel and expansion of its 83 & Lincoln store in Harlingen, increasing the footprint to nearly 112,000 square feet. The project, slated for completion in early 2027, adds expanded departments, a refreshed exterior, and a...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 27, 2026
Giant Tiger and the Canadian Women’s Foundation Partner on International Women’s Day Shirt
Giant Tiger Stores Limited has launched its fourth‑year exclusive International Women’s Day shirt in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, with 100% of profits earmarked for the foundation’s gender‑equity programs. The design, created by Ottawa‑based queer artist Linh VH Nguyen in collaboration with...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 27, 2026
5 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks Capitalizing on Premiumization Trends
The Shoes & Retail Apparel sector is riding a premiumization wave, with consumers favoring high‑quality, performance‑driven footwear and apparel that command higher price points. Digital acceleration and direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) strategies are boosting margins, inventory efficiency, and customer engagement across brands....
By Nasdaq — Investing
News•Feb 27, 2026
Target to Remove Certified Synthetic Colors From Entire Cereal Assortment
Target Corp. announced that by the end of May it will stock only cereals free of certified synthetic colors across all stores and online. The initiative follows internal guest insights showing a sustained shift toward products without artificial additives, especially...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 27, 2026
3 Numbers that Highlight Grocers’ Evolving Approach to Health and Wellness
Grocers are rapidly embedding health and wellness into their core business, with 96% of food‑industry companies now reporting formal nutrition strategies. The FMI survey shows that registered dietitian nutritionists lead 79% of wellness decision‑making, while pharmacy leadership influence has climbed...
By Grocery Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
PayPal, Rainforest Join Forces
PayPal announced a partnership with Atlanta‑based Rainforest to embed PayPal, Venmo and buy‑now‑pay‑later services directly into Rainforest’s software platform. The integration is designed to accelerate merchant payouts, cut late‑payment incidents and shift transaction volume away from cash and checks. Rainforest,...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
DESIGNME Launches Rooting for All Women Campaign
DESIGNME, a Canadian vegan hair‑care brand, launched the “Rooting for All Women” limited‑edition campaign on Feb. 27, 2026. The initiative celebrates women’s personal and professional transformations and donates a portion of sales, up to $10,000, to women‑focused charities, including Montreal’s Chez Doris....
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 27, 2026
Lloyds Stops Opening some Bank Accounts for Customers in Branches
Lloyds Banking Group announced it will no longer open joint, premium or student accounts in its branches, and staff will not switch customers from other providers. Customers seeking new accounts will be directed to the bank’s app or website, though...
By Finextra
News•Feb 27, 2026
Topshop Sets World Record: First Fashion Show with AI Live Shopping
Topshop staged a world‑first AI‑powered fashion show in Manchester, replacing the traditional runway with a hybrid physical‑digital experience. Shoppers used the bespoke Front Row AI app to buy each silhouette in real time while models walked, and later tried the...
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 27, 2026
National Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds of Locations After Brutal Drop in Sales
Papa John’s announced plans to shutter roughly 300 underperforming U.S. restaurants by the end of 2027, with about 200 closures slated for this year. The move follows a 5.4% drop in same‑store sales across North America and a broader flat‑lining...
By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Friday Checkout: ShopRite’s Integrated Approach to GLP-1s
ShopRite, part of Wakefern Food Corp., has introduced a limited‑time "Wellness Your Way" starter kit for customers beginning GLP‑1 therapy. The kit bundles medication samples, coupons and a dietitian‑crafted wellness guide, explicitly tying the chain’s pharmacy and grocery divisions. The...
By Grocery Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
Amazon Deepens AI Push with $50B OpenAI Investment
Amazon announced a multi‑year partnership with OpenAI, committing $50 billion—$15 billion upfront and $35 billion conditional—to accelerate AI adoption. The deal includes a stateful runtime on Amazon Bedrock, exclusive AWS distribution for OpenAI Frontier, and an expanded $100 billion Trainium compute commitment over eight...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 27, 2026
Albertsons Cos. Names Brian Rice to Board of Directors
Albertsons Companies announced that Brian Rice, the executive vice president and global chief information officer of McDonald’s, will join its board of directors on February 25, 2026, expanding the board to 11 members. Rice brings more than three decades of...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Hidden Surge in Sales Promotion Fraud: What Retailers Must Prepare For in 2026
Sales promotion fraud is accelerating as retailers launch richer incentives in 2026, and AI‑powered bots and synthetic identities are now automating claim submissions at scale. Fraudsters exploit loopholes in cashback, rebate and trade‑in programs, using deep‑fake receipts and coordinated “promotion...
By Retail TouchPoints
News•Feb 27, 2026
Lakeside Shopping Centre Announces Arrival of Fashion Heavyweight Urban Outfitters
London’s Lakeside Shopping Centre announced that Urban Outfitters will open a 6,500‑square‑foot store on the lower level in summer 2026. The new outlet will feature the retailer’s own brands alongside labels such as Levi’s, Dickies and Carhartt WIP, and will...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Why Sourcing Shifts Are Easier Said than Done when Battling Tariffs
Tariff volatility under the Trump administration is forcing U.S. brands to rethink where they source products. Executives like Brooklinen's COO note that shifting production to a new country takes months, not weeks, and domestic cotton supplies are limited. Companies are...
By Supply Chain Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
As 'Shockwaves And Shenanigans' Recede, Investors Move Fast To Snap Up UK Retail Bargains
UK retail property is re‑emerging as a high‑yield asset class, with prime shopping centre yields near 8% and secondary assets offering double‑digit returns. Transaction volumes in 2025 were modest at £5.83 bn, but the market saw a flurry of marquee deals,...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 27, 2026
Il Makiage Owner Oddity Tech Shares Plummet Despite ‘Record’ 2025 Performance
Oddity Tech posted a record 2025, with revenue climbing 25% to $810 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $163 million, driven by Il Makiage, SpoiledChild and the new MethodIQ launch. The fourth quarter saw revenue up 24% to $153 million and gross profit rising 20%,...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 27, 2026
Inside Lookfantastic’s Second UK Store and Its Play to Be the ‘Immersive’ Retailer in the North
Lookfantastic, the THG‑owned beauty e‑commerce platform, opened its second UK brick‑and‑mortar location in Bristol’s Cabot Circus on 27 February. The 3,000‑sq‑ft store is designed as an intuitive, immersive environment that showcases premium brands such as Jo Malone, Tom Ford and YSL...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 27, 2026
Burger King's Store-Level Profitability Runs Into a Beef Cost Wall
Burger King has been steadily boosting store‑level profitability, posting double‑digit earnings growth across its U.S. locations. However, a sharp rise in beef prices—up roughly 35% since early 2025—has begun to erode those gains. The chain responded with modest menu price...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 27, 2026
Inside eBay’s London Roadshow
eBay held its first London roadshow, five years after the inaugural Sheffield event, gathering UK sellers to discuss AI tools and community support. The highlight was the “AI Activate” program, a partnership with OpenAI that gives 10,000 sellers funded access...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Molton Brown Opens 1970s-Inspired ‘Sanctuary’ Store in London
Molton Brown has launched a new flagship in London’s Broadgate district, reviving the brand’s 1970s salon roots with a calming, nature‑infused interior. The store showcases the full fragrance range and a growing refill collection for hand and body products, aligning...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 27, 2026
Interparfums Sales Hit Record $1.49 Billion Due to ‘Several Blockbuster Fragrances’
Interparfums reported a record $1.49 billion in total sales for 2025, with fourth‑quarter revenue climbing 7 % to $386 million and full‑year growth of 2 %. The company beat expectations despite macroeconomic headwinds and new U.S. tariffs, driven by a resilient portfolio of prestige...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Handbag Clinic Strengthens Circular Luxury Presence with Larger Selfridges Space and Continued Pop-Ups
The Handbag Clinic has opened a larger in‑store space on Selfridges London’s third‑floor Womenswear, showcasing around 80 authenticated pre‑loved luxury handbags. The expansion follows an 82% year‑on‑year income rise and a 59% jump in repair and restoration revenue. The brand...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Textile Exchange Unveils Three-Step Pathway for Action Cohort Members
Textile Exchange launched a three‑step Action Cohort pathway to accelerate responsible raw material production. Step one introduces voluntary data reporting in 2026, becoming mandatory for brands and retailers in 2027; step two pushes members to source more from verified preferred...
By Just Style
News•Feb 27, 2026
Rakuten Ichiba, Google Team on YouTube Shopping Experience
Rakuten Ichiba has become the inaugural Japanese partner in Google’s YouTube Shopping affiliate program, allowing shoppers to purchase marketplace items directly from YouTube videos. When viewers tap the “View Products” overlay, product names, prices, and a link to the Rakuten...
By Retail Customer Experience
News•Feb 27, 2026
Consumer Confidence Falls Amid Concerns About Personal Finances
Consumer confidence in the UK slipped in February, with GfK’s index falling three points to –19. The personal‑finance outlook dropped to a score of 2, matching last year’s level, while the major‑purchase index declined to –14. Inflation is easing but...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Munro Footwear Group Goes Live with Fluent Order Management, Supported by Amblique
Munro Footwear Group (MFG) has launched Fluent Order Management, backed by Amblique, to unify inventory and fulfillment across its 240+ stores, digital channels and distribution centres. The Distributed Order Management system provides a universal inventory view, ship‑from‑store capability and configurable...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
New Fragrance Launch – Strawberry Shortcake X Scentbird®
Strawberry Shortcake has entered modern perfumery through a capsule collection with Scentbird®, offering two distinct fragrances: a gourmand Eau de Parfum and a lighter Eau Fresh Picked, each priced from £15.95. The scents leverage neuroscent technology to evoke nostalgic scent...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Edeka Limits Purchases From Procter & Gamble and Iglo
German retailer Edeka has cut back orders from Procter & Gamble and Iglo amid ongoing price negotiations, leaving several product categories temporarily undersupplied. The reduction spans household staples such as dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, and frozen fish, as well as personal...
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Handpickd Expands Into Flour and Spices Category, Plans New Cities Entry
Handpickd, the farm‑to‑home fresh food platform, is extending its product line into freshly milled flours and pounded spices, aiming for the segment to generate 20% of its revenue by the end of the next fiscal year. The company currently operates...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Panpuri Opens First Macau Flagship with Tea-Inspired Concept
Thai wellness brand Panpuri launched its first Macau flagship, the Panpuri Sensorial Boutique, inside The Venetian Macau. The store is built around a "Teahouse of Scent" concept that reinterprets Macau’s historic tea‑house culture through fragrance. Central to the experience is...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 27, 2026
New Start for Comptoir Des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam in France
The Paris Commercial Court has approved the final relaunch of Fast Retailing France, the owner of Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam, ending its insolvency proceedings. The company will operate a two‑brand model designed to generate greater synergy between the labels....
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Asda Accelerates Plans to Rebrand Ten Asda Living Shops to George
Asda is accelerating the rebranding of ten Asda Living stores into standalone George fashion and homeware locations. The next site, in Peterborough, will open on 12 March, following successful pilots in Leeds and Hull launched in 2025. The new George store...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Nothing Before Coffee Aims for 400 Stores by 2029
Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), the Jaipur‑based quick‑service coffee chain, plans to expand to 400 company‑owned stores by 2029, up from over 100 locations across 39 cities today. The firm is shifting fully to a COCO model to maintain control over...
By ETRetail (India)