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Revolve points to stores’ strengths but won’t rush to expand its fleet
At the apparel retailer’s three locations, its private labels thrive and margins are higher, but it’s “years away” from having an extensive global footprint, co-founder Michael Mente said Tuesday.
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Sponsored by GGPThe power of the mall: Why the best shopping centers are thriving
The mall is thriving. Here's what's driving its success and why it matters to retailers.
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Ethan Allen CEO out as chair after activist board shakeup
Financier Doug Bergeron, who will be one of the furniture retailer’s new directors, has slammed the company’s leadership for months.
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Hydro Flask owner rejects ‘opportunistic’ takeover proposal
Helen of Troy said Empower Brands’ unsolicited offer was timed to exploit a low stock price, which has been partly impacted by U.S. tariff policies.
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E.l.f. Beauty growth driven by innovation, not just pricing power
The company’s Q2 net sales jumped 51%, with industry analysts in awe of its go-to-market capabilities and Rhode brand strength.
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Holiday shoppers only want a dash of AI for the gift hunt
Price comparisons and narrowing down gift ideas are some of the ways consumers are using AI this season. But maintaining autonomy in the buying process remains important to shoppers.
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Amazon adds over 100 Alexa for Shopping functions
New capabilities include managing subscriptions, resolving billing questions, and creating and editing lists and registries.
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Ikea leans into events for the holidays
Two locations will feature outdoor markets, while all stores will host holiday events this month. The furniture retailer also expanded its assortment.
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‘This will normalize’: What Adidas’ Q3 reveals about the broader footwear market
CEO Bjørn Gulden acknowledged difficulties in the lifestyle footwear market but said growth won’t happen until “the market is clean.”
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Wayfair notches ‘strongest quarter of growth’ since the pandemic
The retailer posted nearly 10% revenue gains and 4.7% growth in active customers in Q3, even as consumer spending habits change in the home category.
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Walmart ramps up Sparky features in time for the holidays
New visual recognition and cart generation capabilities for the AI assistant aim to ease the pain of holiday shopping, both online and in stores.
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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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Hydro Flask, Osprey owner receives acquisition proposal valued at $1.6B
Empower Brands made an unsolicited offer to purchase all outstanding common stock at $37 per share, alleging Helen of Troy's board destroyed shareholder value.
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At Home taps former CFO as new chief executive
Judd Nystrom returns to the company's C-suite several years after supporting its move into the public trading market.
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Google makes big plans for wallet
The tech giant thinks a digital wallet should act as a repository for receipts, track online orders and arrange refunds, among other tasks.
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Outdoor Voices inks licensing deal for UK and EU
The activewear lifestyle brand is partnering with Focus Brands to expand into new markets, with an initial focus on wholesale and e-commerce.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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ColumnThe 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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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.
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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.
