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    Reformation’s proposed IPO: 4 notable numbers

    The women’s apparel brand filed a registration statement last month to go public, revealing the strength of its DTC model.

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    Tariffs, trade shocks and the end of retail planning as we know it

    Tariffs are the latest disruption, not the last. Here's how leading retailers are responding.

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    Target grows marketplace with Forever 21, Clarks brand additions

    The mass retailer is using the invite-only Target Plus marketplace to capitalize on trending categories such as K-beauty.

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    Tracker

    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    Bankruptcy filings have continued in recent months, including from QVC Group and Sleep Number.

    Updated July 1, 2026
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    Are Nike’s ‘kernels of progress’ enough?

    Two major drags on the business, China and Converse, continued to post double-digit declines and one analyst suggested it may be time to sell the smaller brand.

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    Target, Parachute team up again on home capsule collection

    The two partnered last year and are back for round two as Target revamps its merchandise offerings.

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    Dick’s adds paid loyalty tier for $99 a year

    Benefits for ScoreCard+ members include $100 in rewards each year in increments of $25 per quarter.

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    Lands’ End picks tech-focused CEO following WHP Global investment

    Charlie Cole, who most recently was interim chief digital officer at DTC bedding company Thuma, takes the post later this month.

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    StockX expands with debut of used, vintage listings

    StockX Listings uses AI photo analysis and pricing guidance so sellers can list products quickly. 

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    What Walmart’s Vibe.co deal means for CTV, retail media convergence

    The acquisition of the platform designed for small- and mid-sized businesses speaks to the evolution of streaming TV advertising.

  • Under Armour athlete Diana Flores, captain of the Mexico Women’s National Flag Football Team, walked in the label’s spring-summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week.
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    Under Armour partners with Feng Chen Wang on women’s strategy

    The label showcased elements from the upcoming partnership at its June runway show during Paris Fashion Week.

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    Stitch Fix expands AI image generation to improve personalization

    With Stitch Fix Vision, users can now create photos of themselves on demand in recommended outfits. 

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    4 experts on how to make AI investments worthwhile

    Leaders at CCW Las Vegas discussed the challenges of and strategies for cutting through AI hype, from understanding how costs scale to investing with customers in mind.

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    Lululemon adds Chip Wilson board picks Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile

    After trading barbs with its founder, the company is fulfilling its end of the agreement to add the On co-founder and ESPN veteran to its board.

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    Primark nears 50 US stores with latest openings

    Two locations, in Houston and Indianapolis, will expand the Irish retailer’s U.S. footprint to 44 as it pushes deeper into the region.

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    Saks Global exits Chapter 11 as ‘Exemplar Luxury Group.’ Here are 5 other things it dumped along the way

    The luxury retailer is starting over with a new name and fewer burdens, including less debt and a smaller footprint.

    Updated July 2, 2026
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    Amazon, J.C. Penney dangle gas-related deals ahead of July 4

    At the e-commerce giant, the savings are only for Prime members, while at the department store customers can trade a gas receipt for $10 off.

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    Adult women are driving toy industry growth

    Meanwhile, social media is influencing the segment, fueled by ASMR content and unboxing videos. 

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    The Weekly Closeout: Adidas gets into PPE, Five Below fills out C-suite

    The athletics retailer debuted a safety footwear collection with Glo Brands B.V., while the discount chain hired a chief retail officer and a chief legal officer.

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    Consumer sentiment rises from record low on prospect of lower inflation

    “Inflation likely peaked in May as the worst of the war in Iran energy shock hit consumers,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

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    Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

    Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

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    Podcast

    The Backroom: The weight-loss era is not just about selling clothes

    Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

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    Amazon’s Prime Day drives online sales in the US up 9.3%

    E-commerce spend during this year’s earlier June dates reached $26.4 billion, according to Adobe data.

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    Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

    The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.

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    Mickey Drexler: ‘If I make a mistake, I make a mistake’

    The Alex Mill chairman told CommerceNext attendees that being fired from Gap was a “nightmare” but said he now has the best job he’s ever had.

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    Reformation’s IPO filing shows profitable DTC is possible

    The brand makes 90% of its revenue from DTC, has turned a profit for years and notched 20 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth.

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