June 19, 2025

  • Tesla has been asked by Texas lawmakers to delay its planned June 22 Robotaxi launch in Austin until September, aligning with the implementation of a new autonomous vehicle law (via Electrek).
  • Nike has delayed the launch of its highly anticipated NikeSKIMS activewear collaboration with Kim Kardashian due to internal production issues, with a new release expected later this year (CNBC).
  • David’s Bridal has partnered with Shopify to overhaul its omnichannel experience, uniting online and in-store operations with real-time inventory access, interactive displays, and a reimagined POS system (via David’s Bridal).
  • Amazon is requiring some corporate employees to relocate to central hubs like Seattle and Arlington, potentially affecting thousands, as the company aims to consolidate teams (via Bloomberg).
  • Netflix has partnered with French broadcaster TF1 to stream its live and on-demand content in France starting next summer. The move marks Netflix’s push into traditional TV and could pave the way for similar deals elsewhere (via The New York Times).
  • China’s 618 shopping festival set a new record with 855.6 billion yuan ($119 billion) in sales, but average daily spending declined due to an extended sales period (via Reuters).
  • Goop is opening its seventh permanent store in Aspen, Colorado, with plans to grow to 20-30 brick-and-mortar locations in the coming years (via Modern Retail).
  • H&M is using real-time data via RFID and AI tools to help store staff adjust displays and inventory based on what’s selling, bringing more flexibility and e-commerce-style insights to its physical stores (via Glossy).
  • Walgreens closed 71 stores in May — part of over 100 pharmacy closures nationwide — while dollar stores continued their aggressive growth, with Dollar General and Dollar Tree opening a combined 67 new locations (via Supermarket News).
  • Social platforms like Reddit and Pinterest are expanding into retail media by partnering with CVS and Instacart, respectively, to combine audience engagement with shopper data and drive more targeted, measurable ad campaigns (via Modern Retail).