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    The Weekly Closeout: Mud Jeans files for bankruptcy and is the K-shaped economy over?

    The circular denim brand was saddled with debt. Meanwhile, many analysts are turning against the letter K in describing the U.S. economy. 

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    Why retail’s biggest AI assumption is wrong

    Brand equity and marketing spend don't guarantee AI visibility. Structure does.

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    Michaels debuts new store format at 3 locations

    The spaces include revamped department layouts, new personalization services and a self-checkout queue exclusive to rewards members.

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    Retail sales rise 5.4% in July as consumers throw caution to the wind

    Inflation fueled much of the rise, but volume growth was also more robust than last year.

    Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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    Dillard’s gains market share

    Sales barely rose, tariff refunds padded the bottom line and customers were choosy, but the retailer held its own in Q2, analysts said.

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    Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. names chief accounting officer

    Jill Windrum will also serve as deputy chief financial officer, effective Aug. 31, taking on the principal accounting officer role from CFO Brian LaRose.

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    Reporter’s Notebook: How bad off is San Francisco retail?

    There are signs of a comeback downtown, but the best shopping in the city is still hyper-local.

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    Bob’s Discount Furniture is winning over higher-income shoppers

    The furniture retailer, known for its value-oriented marketing, said it’s seeing momentum build within its cohort of customers earning over $100,000.

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    Fabletics plans to triple its international footprint

    The company is opening 45 new stores over the next year and expanding into new markets after surpassing $1 billion in net revenue.

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    Consumers warm up to agentic AI purchases

    Shoppers are trusting AI to buy items on their behalf, but they still prefer a human step in the process, a new survey found.

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    Rhone CMO on marketing at an inflection point for the apparel brand

    “A Love Letter to NYC” arrives amid the growth of the brand’s retail and wholesale ambitions, as well as an evolution of performance apparel.

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    L.L. Bean rolls out loyalty program with perks for a purpose

    Alongside points accrual, the program offers members the chance to vote on the direction of $250,000 of L.L. Bean’s charitable investments.

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    Shoe Station names chief marketing officer

    Tracy Dick is now in the chief marketer role, following the company’s corporate name change earlier this summer. 

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    Retailers stocked up for upcoming holiday season

    Data from NRF projects that imports at major U.S. ports have peaked as businesses built up inventory ahead of new tariffs.

  • Ted Decker is named CEO of Home Depot
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    Home Depot appoints interim CEO leadership as Ted Decker takes medical leave

    Senior Executive Vice President Ann-Marie Campbell and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee CEO duties for the next few months in Decker’s absence.

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    Academy Sports and Outdoors taps Instacart for same-day delivery

    The sporting goods retailer, which partnered with Uber Eats earlier this year, will charge the same price for products as in its stores.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Activist comes for Ethan Allen’s board, Rhode delivers for Elf

    The investor wants his nominees to replace all of the furniture retailer’s directors, while Rhode helped E.l.f. Beauty achieve nearly 40% growth.

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    Crocs inks AI tech deal

    The footwear company is working to modernize its core business and IT systems in order to simplify operations and reduce costs. 

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    Simon poised to rake in millions more in rent thanks to Saks Global closures

    After vacating a million square feet, the luxury retailer stopped paying $18 million in rent, but the mall owner is on pace to more than double that.

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    Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds

    A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds. 

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    Target leans on newness for Halloween assortment

    A majority of the retailer's festive collection is new in 2026, beating the drum on fresh merchandise being a core part of its turnaround.

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    Wrangler to open more stores amid direct-to-consumer push

    Owner Kontoor executives called the company’s Helly Hansen outdoor brand its “growth engine,” but some analysts aren’t so sure.

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    Express nods to its Y2K heyday in campaign that unites fashion, music

    Chief Marketing Officer Joe Berean discusses a fall effort featuring pop star Tinashe and NFL player Tee Higgins that iterates on the retailer’s “Dress to Express” platform.

  • Bealls has expanded its New York City buying office.
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    Bealls plots store expansion

    The retailer plans to open 13 locations in six states this fall. Meanwhile, it has expanded its New York City buying office.

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    Target taps Lowe’s executive as first chief AI officer

    For Chandhu Nair, collaboration will be essential as the retailer focuses on how technology can elevate user experience.

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    Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse

    Hercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.