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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?
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Sponsored by LS Retail4 ways to prepare your retail operations for the era of agentic commerce
Four ways retailers can prepare their operations for the shift to agentic, AI-driven commerce.
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Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order
The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.
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"Roots store in Yorkdale Mall" by Roots Corp. is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Roots begins strategic review, including possible sale
The Canadian outdoor apparel company is considering a range of alternatives as it continues to execute its current business plan.
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Adidas extends CEO’s contract amid record revenues
Bjørn Gulden has made “tremendous operational and financial progress," according to the board. The retailer’s 2025 revenue reached 24.8 billion euros.
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‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO
The retailer unveiled its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes an additional $1 billion operational investment and revamps of some private labels.
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Foot Locker exec jumps to REI
Kim Waldmann is now chief commercial officer at the outdoor retailer, which also just brought on former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario to its board.
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The Salvation Army launches first digital thrift store on Roblox
“Thrift Score” is a shoppable digital environment — and a way to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.
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The dark side of personalization
“If you can’t explain it to the customer… then you should not be personalizing,” Qualtrics’ Isabelle Zdatny said.
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Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s comeback hitting a plateau?
The apparel retailer is monitoring disruptions from tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as it contemplates growth opportunities.
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How The Children’s Place embraces modern parenting with new brand platform
The retailer’s “It’s a Yes Day” platform began rolling out this month across digital, social and e-commerce channels and includes creator partnerships.
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Bath & Body Works wants to transform from a specialty retailer to a ‘premier global brand’
Sales were down in Q4 and are forecast to be down in 2026. But, the company has a transformation plan to meet customers where they are.
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Target’s earnings lag in the holiday quarter
The retailer's net sales declined again, with drops across multiple merchandise categories. However, Target expects gains during fiscal 2026 and tapped a chief brand officer.
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How Brooks Brothers is refreshing the oldest apparel brand in the US
Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at Catalyst Brands, details how the “Make It Yours” campaign transforms the brand’s positioning.
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Walmart expands digital shelf labels to all US stores
By the end of this year, all locations will feature the tags, which help associates change prices, restock items and fulfill online orders quicker.
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How Coach cocreated a campaign with Gen Z communities around the world
Chief Marketing Officer Joon Silverstein explains how “Explore Your Story” demonstrates the luxury brand’s embrace of social-first marketing.
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Retail brands want their tariff money back
Allbirds, On and more have filed lawsuits after the latest turn in the tariff landscape, though the industry is slowly becoming “desensitized” to trade volatility.
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Williams-Sonoma names chief marketing officer
Abby Teisch, who was already on the retailer’s marketing team, will focus on performance marketing, customer engagement and growth initiatives.
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Is On’s muted guidance the sign of a ‘dwindling’ brand?
One analyst thinks so, though others brushed it off as the activewear brand scored 30% net sales growth in 2025 and record high Q4 margins.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Walmart agrees to $100M FTC settlement and Puma posts double-digit declines
The government agency alleges that the big-box retailer deceived delivery drivers regarding their pay, while the athletic brand’s net sales fell 27% in Q4.
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Memory shortage looms over Best Buy’s prospects
Data centers are hoarding computing memory, which is poised to push up prices on consumer electronics at a time of already soft demand.
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Michaels revamps loyalty program with an eye on top-spending customers
The craft retailer is updating its tiers, adding another rewards level for its most loyal — and spendy — customers.
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Podcast
The Backroom: Walmart and Target are not the same
The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.
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Merrell’s first global brand platform looks to redefine the outdoors
The footwear brand is pitching nature as a refuge for consumers who are overwhelmed by the pace and digital demands of modern life.
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Macy’s year of celebration starts with prom night
The department store is preparing for its 100th Thanksgiving Day parade and 50th Fourth of July fireworks display this year.
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Will Gap’s new loyalty program meet the moment?
Special perks are not enough anymore, especially for a brand attempting to regain a place in the cultural conversation.
