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David’s Bridal is ready to help couples budget their wedding
Through the bridal retailer’s Pearl Planner tool, the company is leveraging AI to help couples determine where to splurge and save on their big day.
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Sponsored by Elavon1 in 5 shoppers left their wallet at home today. Is your store ready for them?
Retailers that don’t support digital wallets risk losing ready-to-buy customers at checkout.
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Authentic Brands Group has a new CEO, but Jamie Salter is sticking around
Matt Maddox has been president and will take over as chief executive to run day-to-day operations, but will continue to report to Salter.
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Can Target’s small upgrades to carts, bathrooms lead to big wins?
The retailer's efforts to modernize its experience aim to create durable long-term value for a key demographic: busy families.
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Vans ekes out sliver of growth in the US
The brand’s revenue tumbled globally for the quarter and year, but the sign of recovery at home is “the real story” for VF Corp., analysts said.
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Lowe’s efforts to win over pros could save it from the home sector’s challenges
The retailer — which saw sales increase 10% in Q1 — is turning to the customer segment as DIY demand remains down.
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What customers consider when using AI to shop
The vast majority of consumers say it’s important to recognize the seller or merchant and check customer reviews before purchasing, a PSE Consulting survey found.
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Michaels boosts party supplies by 60%, opens DIY bars
The crafts retailer is adding more than 600 new items this year as it works to capture market share left behind by Joann and Party City.
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Target hits bullseye with ‘impressive’ earnings
The retailer’s Q1 performance beat expectations and boosted confidence in its turnaround efforts — but it’s still early innings for the multiyear strategy.
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Deep DiveWhere Nike’s marketing comeback is stumbling — and where it can still win
A recent whiff around the Boston Marathon is indicative of the brand’s struggles to pull off aspirational messaging it once executed with rare finesse.
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Ikea franchisor to cut 850 jobs
Inter Ikea Group said the reduction in workforce is necessary as it focuses on increasing sales growth, reducing prices and boosting traffic across channels.
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Target taps former Walmart exec as supply chain, logistics chief
Jeff England, who worked to improve inventory availability at QXO, will join the retailer on May 31 as it seeks to strengthen in-stock reliability.
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AI referrals make shoppers more likely to either return — or never come back
Companies need to quickly justify why the AI recommended their brand, Info-Tech Research Group’s Julie Geller said. “If that validation isn’t obvious, confidence drops fast.”
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At Home CEO to retire after leading it through bankruptcy
Chief Executive Officer Brad Weston will transition to an advisory role and the home retailer has initiated a search for his replacement.
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Tapestry patents AI data analytics tech
The Coach owner said it is trimming the time it takes to analyze data through its newly patented AI technology.
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Former Calvin Klein exec will be Banana Republic’s CEO
It’s a homecoming for Donald Kohler, who began his career at the Gap brand, where he spent a decade in various merchandising roles.
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Lululemon claps back at Chip Wilson after spurned settlement offer
The retailer, which called its founder's perspective "outdated," had offered to elect two of his nominees, part of a settlement he rejected.
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Claire’s eyes expansion to 7K retail locations
A licensing agreement with Centric Brands will scale the retailer’s presence across partners, including Walmart, Kohl’s and CVS, and will push the brand into new categories.
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Madewell plans to open 3 stores, starting this week
The denim-focused brand’s new locations will open in Sag Harbor, New York, on Wednesday and in Connecticut and Oregon next month.
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Department stores losing market share to resale
Off-price retailers have little to fear from rapidly growing secondhand sales, though, according to research from Bank of America analysts.
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Activist investors push to oust former Target CEO from board
The group is urging shareholders not to reelect Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy, arguing their presence could hamper a turnaround.
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Dollar Tree is boosting logistics resiliency
A new Arizona distribution center is part of the retailer's strategy to cut transit times, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Another entertainment exec at Gap Inc., and tariff refunds trickle in
The apparel conglomerate beefed up its "fashiontainment" roster, while retailers are getting their money back on import levies canceled by the Supreme Court.
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Article reveals plans for its first US retail stores
The Canada-based DTC furniture company is opening a pair of brick-and-mortar locations in Washington and California to better serve its biggest customer base.
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s first co-branded store with The Container Store will open Saturday
The location in Fort Worth, Texas, comes just over a month after Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to acquire the organizational retailer.
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April retail sales jump 7%, but caution persists on future impact of gas prices
While analysts were upbeat on the month's number, on a volume basis, core retail sales grew just 1.2% year over year.
Updated May 14, 2026
