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    The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores

    The fashion retailer wants to connect more deeply with shoppers through a print publication. Meanwhile, the specialty apparel brand is accelerating closures.

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    The warehouse costs hiding in plain sight

    Most warehouse costs don't show up on any report. The visibility gap is why.

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    Ikea to shutter 3 small-format plan and order stores

    The retailer is closing locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, including one that opened less than a year ago, as it reevaluates its footprint.

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    Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

    John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

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    Holiday hiring is getting ‘smaller and more surgical’

    Many of the biggest U.S. companies are staying quiet about their Q4 plans amid uneasy consumer confidence reports and shifting staffing models.

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    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    In recent months, QVC exited bankruptcy and Sleep Number went through with its Chapter 11 plan to merge with Canadian company Sleep Country.

    Updated Sept. 29, 2026
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    Meta debuts AI agent for small businesses

    After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks.

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    Consumer confidence sags to 12-year low, eroded by inflation, job anxiety

    Inflation will probably not slow to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target until 2028, New York Fed President John Williams predicted.

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    Retailers, consumers both on edge as the holidays approach

    Shoppers will find lean inventories this season as they scour stores for the right items at the right price — and the hunt has already begun.

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    New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

    Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in decision-making processes, she said.

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    In New York, Nordstrom brings gourmet foods to its evolving pop-up space

    The Corner Market features a selection of locally and globally sourced comestibles and housewares, with a focus on luxury gifting. 

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    5 store concepts that launched in 2026

    From Target’s revamped beauty space to Michaels’ new experiential store format, retailers have been busy this year refreshing their physical footprints.

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    Mattel names new CEO

    As current CEO Ynon Kreiz steps down from the role, Roger Lynch comes to the toy company from Condé Nast where he was chief executive.

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    KnitWell Group names chief digital and customer data officer

    Angelica Munson was appointed to the newly created role for the Ann Taylor and Chico’s parent company. 

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    The Weekly Closeout: What will happen to Michael Kors and J. Crew celebrates its Barn Jacket

    Also, Sweaty Betty owner Wolverine World Wide eliminated the active group president role last week.

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    1-800-Flowers to sell PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered

    The $45 million transaction marks a steep drop from the $245 million purchase price for PersonalizationMall.com about six years ago.

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    Consumer AI use a boon for the holidays as AI traffic doubles

    Consumers using AI engage with brands’ offers at a higher rate than non-AI traffic and generate more revenue per visit, a survey from Adobe found.

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    The Backroom: A status check on Target’s turnaround

    Since naming Michael Fiddelke CEO, the retailer has made headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth despite the bumps along the way.

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    Senate passes Common Cents bill

    The measure to provide merchants a cash rounding framework and to formally phase out the penny now heads to the White House.

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    Target cuts prices as consumer sentiment sours

    With the holiday season ramping up, the mass retailer reduced pricing on nearly 2,000 home and apparel products.

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    3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge

    Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large.

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    Sephora furthers UK ambitions via M&S shop-in-shops

    The tie-up resembles the beauty retailer’s partnership with Kohl’s in the U.S., which was a sales and traffic driver until this year.

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    Inflation slams consumer sentiment to 4-month low

    Despite their dimming sentiments toward inflation and business conditions, consumers have shown no sign of cutting spending.

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    Walmart CEO addresses dynamic pricing concerns

    John Furner issued a letter attempting to dispel pricing concerns about digital shelf labels and Sparky, but some say a Walmart patent leaves the door open.

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    Best Buy to launch on TikTok Shop

    Customers will be able to purchase products directly through the social commerce platform, with orders fulfilled by the retailer. 

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    Wayfair ups investment in sports for values-focused brand platform

    The retailer is amplifying its latest effort by increasing advertising investment across the networks airing football games to five times its previous spend.