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    Saks Off Fifth may be gone, but its customers aren’t. Here’s where they’re going.

    TJX and Nordstrom Rack were already gaining share, and they stand to benefit most as Saks Global abandons off-price retail.

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    Adam Robinson / Saddle Creek Logistics Services

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    Sponsored by Saddle Creek Logistics Services

    Peak season fulfillment has changed — What today’s retailers must do differently

    Peak isn’t about volume anymore, it’s about adaptability. Read the full perspective.

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    Walmart to lay off or relocate 1,000 tech, product workers

    The retailer's latest restructure is part of a broader globalization effort, according to an internal memo Tuesday.

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    Courtesy of the National Retail Federation
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    Organized retail crime bill passes House in bipartisan vote, heads to Senate

    Industry groups have lobbied Congress to pass this legislation for years. But the impact on retailers’ efforts to prevent inventory loss remains unclear.

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    Is Heidi O’Neill exactly what Lululemon needs?

    Negative opinions have proliferated since she was named to the top spot, but analysts say critiques are overblown.

  • Tall trees flank a white Rent the Runway store in New York City, as smaller potted trees flank its doorway.
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    "Rent the Runway Flagship" by ajay_suresh is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman steps down as CEO

    Longtime Nordstrom veteran Teri Bariquit, once the department store’s chief merchant, will take over as interim chief executive officer and president.

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    On maintains momentum with record Q1 sales

    The athleticwear brand set a new baseline for gross margin with strong DTC and apparel growth but room for improvement in the Americas.

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    How Home Depot is crafting content on the road to the World Cup

    The retailer and soccer-focused media network Men in Blazers are teaming up on a traveling studio that will tap into the game’s culture across the U.S.

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    Foot Locker debuts year-round basketball brand platform under new chief marketer

    Brett O’Brien, previously chief sports officer at PepsiCo, was appointed by the retailer after it was acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in September.

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    Victoria’s Secret unveils allegations against activist investor, loses board director

    Activist investor BBRC is taking "the hard way" to force governance change at the intimates company less than a month before its shareholder meeting.

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    Courtesy of ThredUp
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    The Weekly Closeout: ThredUp’s revenue jump and the interview that shook retail

    The resale platform also saw active buyers grow, while the only thing more surprising than GameStop’s bid on eBay may have been the events that followed.

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    Stripe, Google partner on agentic commerce

    With a Google partnership, the payments processor is bringing agentic checkout to four of the largest AI platforms.

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    Inflation hits 3.8%, outpaces wage growth for first time in 3 years

    Wary consumers may finally pull back on spending amid broad price hikes. “The squeeze is real,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

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    The art of Macy’s Flower Show

    The Chicago pop-up features hundreds of flowers — real and hand cut — and serves as the debut of a permanent work by a local artist.

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    EBay rejects GameStop’s $56B bid, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’

    EBay's chairman of the board described the company as a "strong, resilient business" that's well positioned under its current management. 

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    Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery service to more cities

    The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.

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    Target’s digital chief breaks down the retailer’s creator overhaul

    Sarah Travis details two new offerings designed for the social commerce boom and addresses frustration with the winddown of a prior affiliate program. 

  • A red sign with a white logo and the words "under armour" in white capital letters hangs from an iron post.
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    Under Armour counts on tariff refunds to help it rebound this year

    The brand’s declines in Q4 and its full fiscal year were due in part to a pullback on distribution and SKUs. But only in part.

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    Simon Property Group drops effort to evict Saks Global stores behind in rent

    The parties have settled a dispute that threatened to derail progress in Saks’ effort to exit bankruptcy court next month.

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    Carter’s chief marketer on pairing heritage with progress

    The first creative under Global Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Crockett captures a universal truth of youth sports: parents around the world will eventually shout, “Wrong goal!”

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    Bob’s Discount Furniture opens first combo store-distribution center

    The retailer is monitoring the concept and may replicate it in the future, Chief Operating Officer Ramesh Murthy said. 

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    Carter’s interim CEO: ‘We’re in line for our refund’

    Richard Westenberger said that the company has filed for around $130 million in refunds from the government due to IEEPA-related tariff charges.

  • An orange and white Ulta Beauty storefront with a tree in front
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    Ulta Beauty to offer products via Uber Eats

    The beauty retailer has also partnered with Instacart and DoorDash as the fast delivery market grows.

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    "Kirkland’s Hialeah" by Phillip Pessar is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. subsidiary closing Tennessee office

    The Brand House Collective, formerly known as Kirkland’s Home, will close its Brentwood office —  impacting 88 employees.

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    Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds

    Rather than just seeking cheaper brands, more shoppers are planning to switch retailers entirely, opting for less expensive stores, Alvarez & Marsal found. 

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    Consumer spending is healthy, but gas prices remain a risk

    Higher-income shoppers have kept retail sales healthy, but the economic impact of the war in Iran presents an unknown, according to industry analysts.