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  • Ace Hardware executives at the 2026 Upfronts in Chicago.
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    Ace Hardware: ‘We’re in the business of building national brands’

    The retailer introduced new ways brands can build awareness through its retail media network at its inaugural Upfront event in Chicago.

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    Preparing your platform for agentic commerce: How to authenticate AI buying agents vs. synthetic bots

    Marketplaces spent a decade building systems to keep bots out. In agentic commerce, some of those bots are now your best customers — and the rest are harder to spot.

  • A Kay Jeweler store in a mall.
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    Signet Jewelers delivers ‘quality’ quarter, raises full-year outlook

    The retailer swung to a profit in Q2, extended its credit agreement and expounded on the relaunch of its core brand websites.

  • Two people walk by a Bed Bath & Beyond store on a cloudy day.
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    Bed Bath & Beyond cancels deal to acquire Cabinets To Go owner

    The company — now rebranded to Neighborhood Intelligence — says it determined F9 Brands couldn't satisfy closing requirements.

  • Interior holiday store display of products at Ulta Beauty
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    Retailers bet on AI for supply chain, ‘smart’ shopping

    Retailers are using AI technologies to overhaul their customer experience, supply chain and personalized shopping offerings, according to Q2 earnings calls.

  • The Nike "swoosh" on the side of a building, with another building seen behind it.
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    Nike, Simon Property Group dropped from S&P 100

    The shift, effective Sept. 21, is mostly symbolic, especially for the mall company. But for the apparel brand it’s a fresh reminder of ongoing struggles.

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    Holiday spending forecast to top $1 trillion

    Inflation is expected to account for much of the increase, according to a new report from Bain & Company.

  • A rental brand's fulfillment center with a racks of clothes.
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    Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation

    The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.

  • A person with white wired headphones and a white bag stands outside a clothing store.
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    Lululemon pulls back store plans as sales plummet

    Even sales of leggings fell 20% in Q2. Incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill has her work cut out for her.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Reebok partners with Hilary Duff and Saks Fifth Avenue launches fall campaign

    The pop icon is the athletic retailer’s latest ambassador. Meanwhile, the department store, and sister brand Neiman Marcus, debuted seasonal campaigns. 

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    Five Below’s ‘maniacal focus’ on the customer pays off

    CEO Winnie Park attributed some of its Q2 success to a shift away from traditional media spending channels last year.

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    Petco loses millions due to loyalty program

    When Petco Perks launched in Q2, “customer point redemption volumes far exceeded our initial projections,” CEO Joel Anderson said.

  • Exterior of an Ulta store
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    Ulta’s use of Flock technology causes upset online

    The retailer drew attention on social media this week for its use of automated license plate readers at some locations as the technology has drawn widespread public criticism. 

  • Alexa+ on a device.
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    Amazon Prime members now get free Alexa+ access

    The new perk follows a quarter of double-digit growth in Prime membership as Amazon and rivals emphasize the importance of their paid membership programs.

  • A red and purple store display of Target's back to school assortment
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    How AI is powering Target’s back-to-school push

    The mass retailer is utilizing AI for wish lists and recommended actions on its e-commerce site, Target’s senior vice president of technology told Retail Dive.

  • A row of people with their arms akimbo look away from the camera.
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    Victoria’s Secret embraces nostalgia, entertainment trends

    The lingerie giant has also worked to improve core product like bras, which boosted Q2 sales growth across brands, categories and channels.

  • Walmart now delivers Dunkin'
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    Walmart shoppers can now get Dunkin’ delivered alongside orders

    The service follows a similar announcement with Subway as the retailer aims to become a contender in the restaurant delivery space.

  • A plain white strip mall building with large glass windows. A bold yellow sign with black letters reads “DOLLAR GENERAL” above the entrance. The address “1801-B” is displayed on the door, and a trash bin is placed outside.
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    Dollar General deploys AI across distribution centers, stores

    The retailer is using Relex Solutions’ supply chain platform to manage ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods.

  • An Untuckit storefront
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    Untuckit acquired by Randa

    The deal will provide the DTC apparel brand with capital, global sourcing and “market-leading retail relationships” to support its next phase of growth.

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    Ollie’s Bargain Outlets will plow $15M into lower prices

    The retailer aims to protect its low-price leadership, as Q2 comps fell in a highly competitive environment and tough consumer backdrop.

  • The exterior of Bed Bath & Beyond's co-branded concept with The Container Store
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    Inside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail

    A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.

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    J. Peterman appears to have folded

    The quirky catalog retailer, made famous by “Seinfeld,” has stopped taking orders and faces allegations of violating Ohio consumer laws.

  • The entrance to a mall store.
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    Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience

    The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.

  • A person wearing a Helly Hansen-branded wind breaker over looks a sea.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Arc’teryx vet heads to Helly Hansen, Avon North America to be acquired

    Kontoor Brands tapped C.J. King to lead Helly Hansen’s North American sports division, while Regent’s deal reunites the beauty company with Avon International.

  • Amazon fulfillment center
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    Amazon’s ad auction surcharges secretly bilked brands of billions, FTC alleges

    Internal documents indicate Amazon knew its practices could damage advertiser trust, but Amazon says the FTC doesn’t understand the business.

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    Retrieved from Boscov's on August 31, 2026
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    Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations

    The company expects to reduce out-of-stocks and improve the omnichannel experience for customers through a unified inventory management system, CEO Jim Boscov said.