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TrackerThe running list of major retail deals
In the first quarter of 2026, Anta Sports took a minority stake in Puma, Bob’s Discount Furniture filed for an IPO and Aritzia bought Fred Segal.
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Walmart alumni open POS test lab
As retailers seek omnichannel sales solutions, a new vendor-neutral demonstration lab offers point-of-sale equipment evaluation.
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Inside Walmart’s creator-driven social commerce playbook
The retail giant’s head of content, influencer and commerce shared its social principles and details about its Walmart Creator program.
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Mattel chief commercial officer to exit
Steve Totzke will stay with the company through the end of the year in an advisory role. Meanwhile, Sanjay Luthra has been appointed to his position.
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Kohl’s spotlights Tek Gear private label at a tough time for activewear
The struggling department store has tapped soccer star Carli Lloyd to help market what it says has been one of its best-performing owned brands.
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Q&ABrooks chief marketer on shaping a global brand vision, with help from Cynthia Erivo
The “Wicked” and “Dracula” star anchors a new campaign tied to her training for the London Marathon, which is part of a larger global push from Brooks.
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Foot Locker partners with DoorDash for on-demand delivery
The deal is among the latest between a retailer and the delivery platform, which says over a third of its active monthly users shop retail and grocery categories.
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Staples appoints chief growth officer
The office supply retailer promoted Chris Powers to the C-suite position as it aims to drive sustainable growth.
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Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.
The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.
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Walmart launches La Roche-Posay in stores
Pharmacists at the big-box retailer will serve as specialized skin care advisers to customers through the partnership.
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Amazon, USPS reach scaled-back delivery deal
The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters first reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Converse drags down Nike, Wacoal acquires Glamorise
The sneaker brand’s sales fell more than 30% in the latest quarter, and the deal with Glamorise is aimed at strengthening Wacoal’s U.S. position.
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Dollar Shave Club swipes at competition in first women’s grooming push
CEO Larry Bodner calls the company’s new line “anti-Venus, anti-Billie, anti-Flamingo” and an antidote to “pink, sparkly, frilly” products pitched to women.
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Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4B
Through the deal, Olaplex will be focused on “accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results,” CEO Amanda Baldwin said.
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‘The era of link in bio is finally over’: Meta
The company is testing product tagging for eligible creators on Instagram Reels across five markets.
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Bed Bath & Beyond preps for Elfa expansion
After a recent acquisition announcement, the company sees the modular storage and organization brand as one of its most important growth engines.
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Andie debuts Target swimwear collection
The DTC brand launched a limited-edition collection with 49 styles, which are available through the mass retailer's website and in stores.
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Retail sales rise 5% in February
Consumers continued spending despite financial worries, though the report reflects an economy untouched by the Iran war and rising gas prices.
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Bed Bath & Beyond CFO jumps to Sally Beauty
Adrianne Lee, most recently president and chief financial officer at the home goods conglomerate, will replace Marlo Cormier later this month.
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Michaels partners with Jonathan Adler on collection
The assortment, available online and in-store, includes craft kits, home decor, entertaining essentials and more.
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Why Amer Sports is all in on IT modernization
The parent company of Salomon and Arc’teryx will boost capital expenditures to $400 million amid ongoing infrastructure overhauls.
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Gap feels confident about inventory levels, tariff mitigation
The retailer remains focused on what it calls “stringent” and "disciplined" inventory practices.
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Hasbro opens distribution hub to cut costs, speed deliveries
The Georgia facility will shrink the toymaker’s logistics network while adding resilience and efficiencies.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail bankruptcies
A number of companies have experienced bankruptcies at the start of 2026, including Saks Global, Pat McGrath Cosmetics and Francesca’s.
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US resale market expected to surpass $78B by 2030
The U.S. secondhand market last year grew nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market, according to ThredUp’s latest report.
