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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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    Your catalog may already be visible to AI agents. Making it trustworthy is the next step.

    Three barriers hinder agentic optimization. Discover how AI agents evaluate products and sway shoppers.

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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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    ‘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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    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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    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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    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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    The 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.

  • A Boot Barn Western and Work Wear store in Ammon (Idaho Falls), Idaho.
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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.

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    What Nike’s Jordan pullback means for Foot Locker

    With Jordan accounting for roughly 25% of Foot Locker’s revenue, the athletics retailer will have some gaps to fill next year.

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    Amazon CEO says retail business is being slept on

    Andy Jassy spoke in depth about AWS and AI during a Q3 earnings call, but reiterated the importance of the company’s store progress.

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    Walmart plans $400M Texas distribution center

    The retailer expects to break ground on the more than 744,000-square-foot facility in Cibolo this February.

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    FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry

    The agency sent the order to nine companies to examine how personal data is being used, even through loyalty programs, to potentially alter price tags.

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    Louis Vuitton exec to lead Bergdorf Goodman

    It’s full circle for Lanessa Elrod, who had previous stints at all three Exemplar Luxury Group banners — Bergdorf, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

    Updated Oct. 30, 2026
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    Victoria’s Secret’s Pink leans into beauty with ‘Mini Bar’ collection

    The Pink Mini Bar features collaborations with Vacation, Mario Badescu and Fazit and will have a dedicated section featuring the products in stores.