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    Inflation, tax refunds push May retail sales up 6.6%

    U.S. consumers kept up their spending despite putting more toward gas, though they got less for their money.

    Updated June 17, 2026
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    90% of retailers are using AI. Far fewer are ready to run it at scale

    Most retailers invest in AI, but few see results. This piece shows why success depends on store-level execution—and what’s needed at the edge to drive impact.

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    Maryland Container Store location, slated to be converted to co-branded Bed Bath & Beyond store, to close

    The store in Gaithersburg, which was among about 100 Container Store locations scheduled to be converted, will now shutter in July.

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    StockX to debut live shopping

    The real-time shopping platform will include live auction formats such as standard timed bidding and sudden death.

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    Dick’s, like many vacationers, is spending the summer in the Hamptons

    A rotating pop-up will highlight the retailer’s private brands with curated assortments and event programming, Dick’s Vice President of Vertical Brand Marketing Aimee Watters tells Retail Dive.

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    Vince CEO: A healthy Saks Global is ‘good for the industry’

    Brendan Hoffman said orders from the department store are increasing, as the brand recorded 10.5% net sales growth for Q1.

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    Coach unites celebrities, Gen Z storytelling under new brand platform

    Developed with Gen Z input, &Coach tries to break from fixed luxury campaign narratives to focus on co-authorship.

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    ‘BarkBox is not a box’: CEO

    Matt Meeker said he has “dealt with some hard truths” as the company looks beyond its personalized subscription box model.

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    Foot Locker vet to lead operations at Kohl’s

    Elliott Rodgers, who also spent more than eight years in leadership roles at Ulta, joins the struggling department store in September.

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    Victoria’s Secret investors back full board after proxy battle

    The retailer's shareholders reelected all nine of the remaining nominees put forward by the company, despite pushback from activist group BBRC.

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    Dollar General shuffles executive ranks

    Among the nine officer appointments was Travis Nixon, who joined the company last fall and was named chief data and AI officer.

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    Dick’s plots 100 Lids shop-in-shops by the end of the summer

    A partnership featuring licensed and lifestyle headwear is already available at 46 locations and will expand nationwide in the months to come.

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    Target’s Brian Cornell to remain executive chairman after proposal rejected

    Shareholders did not approve a policy suggestion making the board chair an independent director, despite pushback on Cornell's appointment.

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    Sleep Number files for bankruptcy, inks merger deal

    Sleep Country Canada is the stalking horse bidder for the struggling 40-year-old retailer, which is known for its adjustable mattresses.

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    Consumer sentiment rises from 4-month slump as gas prices fall

    Consumers are “still seeing a lot of risks on the horizon,” according to Joanne Hsu, director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan.  

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    ‘Chic. Affordable. Divine.’ Isaac Mizrahi returns to Target

    At the turn of the century, the fashion designer worked with the discounter to bring stylish clothing to the masses. Can he pick up where he left off?

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    Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

    The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Trump loves inflation and Abercrombie opens a ‘pinnacle’ store in SoHo

    The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.

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    Build-A-Bear reconfigures top leadership

    Chris Hurt is now formally in the CEO seat, while the company announced changes for two of its other executives.

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    Primark names Ikea vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

    Lucy Slinger is the latest executive hire at Primark as the company consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

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    Is Stitch Fix proving naysayers wrong?

    In Q3 the apparel box company had more active clients, who bought more compared to a year ago, and notched its fifth straight quarter of sales growth.

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    Will high-speed grocery delivery allow Amazon and Walmart to close the gap on convenience?

    As both retailers build out 30-minute delivery services, they’re threatening advantages supermarkets enjoy by being close to their customers.

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    Kohl’s prices ‘hundreds of items’ below $20 for summer sale

    The event, which runs June 23 through June 28, will also offer free shipping on online orders, as the department store spotlights value.

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    How American Eagle is kicking off its deal with the new face of soccer

    Chief marketer Craig Brommers explains how the retailer’s campaign with Spanish star Lamine Yamal continues a streak of culture-defining moments.

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    Shoe Carnival changes corporate name to Shoe Station Group

    The retailer's new ticker symbol will be "SHOE" and the company will expand the business through the acquisition of other footwear companies.

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    Pinterest signs $4B AI deal with AWS

    The largest in Pinterest’s history, the deal will make discovery more personal, visual and actionable, according to CTO Matt Madrigal.