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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s strategy needs a reset

    The company, now known as Neighborhood Intelligence, relied on acquisitions to expand its business beyond retail. With two deals called off, where does that leave its turnaround?

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    Sponsored by Glance

    Your catalog may already be visible to AI agents. Making it trustworthy is the next step.

    Three barriers hinder agentic optimization. Discover how AI agents evaluate products and sway shoppers.

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    With new ownership, Lee eyes activewear and workwear

    The denim label is officially part of the Authentic Brands Group stable and will expand into adjacent “lifestyle offerings.”

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    Reebok chooses Foot Locker as exclusive partner for Question shoe relaunch

    After reentering the basketball arena last year, the retailer’s latest effort in the space is a reimagining of Allen Iverson’s 1996 Reebok Question.

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    Why J.C. Penney is taking on deal fatigue for its holiday campaign

    Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, explains the retailer’s latest push with agency Mischief. 

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    Shakeup at Old Navy continues amid merchandising struggles

    Nicole Colombo, who led fashion at Walmart’s marketplace, is now head of women’s merchandising at Gap Inc.’s value brand.

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    AI recommendations are leading to returns

    The problem may not have to do with the technology itself, but rather the product description data, according to a new report.

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    Carter’s new chief product officer is from H&M

    The children’s apparel retailer made a number of other leadership changes. Meanwhile, the company reported a "volatile” Q3, according to analysts. 

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    Walmart dishes up holiday meal deal

    The retailer's offering for 2026 can feed 10 people for $35 and includes 18% more items than its bundle last year.

  • A Boot Barn Western and Work Wear store in Ammon (Idaho Falls), Idaho.
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    "Boot Barn - Western and Work Wear - Ammon - Idaho" by Tony Webster is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Boot Barn ramps up store openings despite lowering outlook

    Warm weather impacted some sales in the second quarter, but the retailer is refreshing key assortments as it accelerates its footprint expansion.

  • Customers move through a crowded department store with holiday decorations.
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    Consumers want to feel the holiday spirit. A good store experience can help.

    Minimizing fuss, helping customers keep their holiday traditions alive and righting any problems that come up will be key goals this year.

  • A Roots storefront inside a mall, with cork and wood detailing.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Roots CEO exits, the FTC zeroes in on price

    The chief executive stepped down following the outdoor retailer’s go-private deal. Meanwhile, the agency has been focused on how retailers set prices.

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    Amazon CEO says retail business is being slept on

    Andy Jassy spoke in depth about AWS and AI during a Q3 earnings call, but reiterated the importance of the company’s store progress.

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    Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution center

    The retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.

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    Louis Vuitton exec to lead Bergdorf Goodman

    It’s full circle for Lanessa Elrod, who had previous stints at all three Exemplar Luxury Group banners — Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

    Updated Oct. 30, 2026
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    Victoria’s Secret’s Pink leans into beauty with ‘Mini Bar’ collection

    The Pink Mini Bar features collaborations with Vacation, Mario Badescu and Fazit and will have a dedicated section featuring the products in stores.

  • A store display featuring basketball-style flooring and mannequins, with walls of basketball shoes and "Home Court" written on the ceiling.
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    What Nike’s Jordan pullback means for Foot Locker

    With Jordan accounting for roughly 25% of Foot Locker’s revenue, the athletics retailer will have some gaps to fill next year.

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    FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry

    The agency sent the order to nine companies to examine how personal data is being used, even through loyalty programs, to potentially alter price tags.

  • A person with long blond hair smiles, sitting sideways in a director-style chair. Water and far-off trees are in the background.
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    Heydude wants to sell more in North America, but is unlikely to open new stores

    The brand returned to growth in Q3 compared to its weak results last year, thanks largely to wholesale revenue from retail partners.

  • The Instacart logo is displayed on a computer monitor.
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    DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17B

    The deal marks the consolidation of two major players in the retail delivery industry.

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    The Backroom: Dynamic pricing and the anxious consumer

    With the holidays approaching, consumers are zeroed in on price now more than ever — and Walmart is taking the heat.

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    Consumer confidence edges up on decline in gas prices: Conference Board

    “The mood among consumers remains pretty bleak,” Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.

  • A lululemon logo displayed through a window as people walk by.
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    5 of the biggest retail horror stories of 2026

    From Nike’s turnaround setbacks to Chip Wilson’s battle with Lululemon, the spookiest sights weren’t found on retailers’ shelves this year.

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    Fanatics revamps outfit curation tool with OpenAI

    A new version of the retailer’s Shop the Look tool generated 10% higher engagement in a pilot.

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    Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays

    The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring. 

  • Actor Walton Goggins portrays Ebeneezer Scrooge in a dark scene where he is haunted by the ghosts of Muppets Statler and Waldorf.
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    Walmart’s chief marketer breaks down retailer’s Muppet-fueled holiday campaign

    For a unified push during the holidays, the retailer is recreating the world of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and extending its “Who Knew?” brand platform.