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    Courtesy of Canada Goose
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    Inside Canada Goose’s journey to reconnect with nature

    Brand platform “Natural Intelligence” spotlights tornado chasers and outdoor adventures to reconnect the brand and its audience to the natural world.

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    Rezolve Ai via Artlist.io

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    Sponsored by Rezolve Ai

    Retail brands risk optimizing the wrong thing

    AI platforms are making purchase decisions. Is your brand structured to be found?

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    Brand licensing firm snaps up DTC intimates brand Cosabella

    Crown Brands Group also acquired lingerie brand Hanky Panky late last year and aims to buy more companies, including in other categories.

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    Rare Beauty draws inspiration from Greek mythology for global campaign

    The Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand’s new effort around its second fragrance spans social, out-of-home, retail and paid digital.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Digital Brands Group enacts reverse stock split, gas prices up again

    The company will implement a 1-for-40 split to comply with Nasdaq rules, and this week's $100-per-barrel price on oil poses a risk to household budgets.

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    David’s Bridal debuts outlet shop-in-shop concept

    An existing store in McAllen, Texas, is the first to launch the hybrid experience, which features full-price merchandise alongside discounted apparel. 

  • A cream colored hoodies that says "Who's Gonna Stop Us?" next tow two beauty kit boxes on grass
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    Courtesy of Pacsun, Ulta Beauty
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    Pacsun, Ulta Beauty debut curated beauty collaboration

    The retailers developed two beauty essentials kits and a limited-edition hoodie meant to encourage self-expression.

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    Gap reboots 1990s fragrances this week

    Originals Dream, Grass, Heaven and Om, plus new entrant Harmony, will be available as of Thursday. Fans are excited — and nervous.

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    Stressed parents turn to BNPL for back-to-school shopping

    Nearly half of consumers expect to use buy now, pay later this year, an Omnisend survey found.

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    Amazon to temporarily close Florida facility, lay off nearly 500

    The Port St. Lucie distribution site will be renovated into a sortable fulfillment center, with operations set to cease Sept. 17. 

  • Gap Inc.'s influencer program has been opened up for employees.
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    Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees

    Corporate, distribution and store staff can now apply to be influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio, almost a year after the program’s launch.

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    Is Hoka slowing down?

    Deckers Brands, which also runs Ugg, beat expectations for Q1, but some analysts wonder whether demand for its sneaker brand could wane.

  • A person in Under Armour clothing sits on a bench press in a gym.
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    Under Armour gets heated with François Arnaud

    The “Heated Rivalry” star is the brand's latest ambassador and teases its HeatGear franchise in a new campaign.

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    H&M to lay off 76 NYC-based corporate employees

    The retailer regularly reviews its operations to "stay flexible, efficient, and fast-moving," the company told Retail Dive.

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    Ross accelerates brick-and-mortar expansion with nearly 50 new locations

    The discount retailer is on track to open around 110 stores this year.

  • A closeup of a used Adidas sneaker on a wood floor.
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    Adidas to open concept store in Mall of America

    The Minnesota-based location will offer localized merchandise, including a shop dedicated to Timberwolves NBA player Anthony Edwards.

  • Bath & Body Works store refresh
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    Bath & Body Works rolls out store updates

    The retailer is enhancing locations in the U.S. and Canada with simplified navigation, clearer signage and streamlined layouts to make product discovery more intuitive. 

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    Hanes embraces risqué marketing in creative shakeup for basics brand

    Getting caught with one’s pants down becomes cool in a series of bold new ads from the over 125-year-old company.

  • A storefront with riding mowers, wheelbarrows and other garden equipment out front.
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    Tractor Supply sputters in Q2, lowers outlook

    The retailer is having a tough year so far as its pet business falters, its customers face soaring fuel prices and Amazon encroaches on its territory.

  • Nike's first Nike Rise concept store in Guangzhou, China
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    Nike resets online distribution in ‘fragmented’ China market

    Revenue in the region fell 12% in the brand’s most recent quarter and has been dragging down the company’s turnaround.

  • American Eagle back-to-school campaign 2026
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    From Yamal to the mall: How American Eagle is going back to school

    Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details the retailer’s extensive marketing for the crucial season, which kicks off days after global ambassador Lamine Yamal and his team won World Cup gold.

  • La-Z-Boy rolls out AI-powered 'decliner' as part of brand refresh
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    La-Z-Boy expands 3D cloud tech for product imagery

    The technology means customers can see every product and configuration exactly as it will be built — replacing manual rendering production. 

  • A Michaels arts and crafts storefront
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    Michaels launches AI shopping assistant

    The retailer is positioning the Ask Mike tool as a way shoppers can move beyond keyword filtering and receive personalized recommendations. 

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    Courtesy of GapStudio, photo by Maya Iman
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    Gap makes a fine mesh out of its ‘Happy Stripe’ remake

    A polyester take on a vintage sweater design got plenty of backlash on social media, but the stumble won’t likely stall the brand’s comeback.

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    Target adds former 7-Eleven CEO to board

    Joe DePinto, who comes with food and digital commerce experience, will join the retailer's board of directors in August.

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    Kate Spade taps Jonathan Saunders as executive creative director

    The designer, who made his mark at labels like Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen, is tasked with refreshing the struggling Tapestry-owned brand.