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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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    Sponsored by Elavon

    Your terminal already knows what your best customers want. Are you listening?

    Sales data shouldn’t just reflect the past—it should drive smarter decisions for the future.

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    Lee jeans up for sale in surprise Kontoor move

    The company also owns Wrangler, which it says will be a $5 billion brand, and last year bought Norwegian outdoor apparel maker Helly Hansen.

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    Bob’s Q1 growth defies wider sector trends

    New store openings, strong comps and an expanding foothold with higher-income households helped the retailer navigate industrywide storms.

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    As Gen Z embraces Coach, Tapestry raises expectations

    CEO Joanne Crevoiserat described opportunity in footwear for what she ultimately sees as a $10 billion brand. Meanwhile, Kate Spade stumbled in Q3.

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    Target shuffles merchandising leadership with slate of new SVPs

    The mass retailer continues to revamp its leadership team as it works to regain product authority.

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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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    Ace Hardware releases AI assistant for store staff

    Hey ARMA gives associates access to product knowledge, project advice and recommendations. 

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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. 

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    Amazon’s latest AI feature allows shoppers to interact with product summaries

    “Join the chat” enables real-time questions and answers while listening to AI-generated product summaries. 

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    Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment

    Moody’s is maintaining a negative outlook for the industry in 2026 as high prices and dwindling consumer demand pressure retailers.

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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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    Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround

    Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand.

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    Adore Me weighs on Victoria’s Secret operating income

    The company reported a $120 million impairment charge related to the subbrand, with the fair values of certain Adore Me assets deemed “nominal,” per a filing.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Heydude sales decline and Lululemon dishes about Chip Wilson

    The Crocs-owned footwear brand's sales fell 12%, while the athletics company spelled out a fraught relationship in proxy documents.

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    Victoria’s Secret & Co. faces off with activist investor, again

    BBRC wants shareholders to vote against reelecting two directors on the retailer’s board — a move that comes a few weeks before Victoria’s Secret’s poison pill expires.

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    SEC unveils blueprint for ditching quarterly reporting

    The proposal is part of the “Make IPOs Great Again” push aimed at reducing the “rigidity” of rules governing public companies, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday.

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    Podcast

    The Backroom: Redefining Pacsun

    Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.

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    Brooks Running boasts global sales growth

    The athletics retailer reported pronounced growth in China and an acceleration in apparel sales. 

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    REI reports flat sales, narrower losses as store workers call for a boycott

    The REI Union said a boycott of the retailer’s anniversary sale is the only way to be heard, as contract talks ended last week without an agreement.

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    Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection

    The retailer aims to enhance coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software company Inspectorio.

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    Dollar General bridges onsite, offsite retail media with new solution

    Brands will be able to activate and optimize offsite and onsite inventory within The Trade Desk for the first time through an integration supported by Kevel.

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    Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

    Fisher and her husband Donald founded the company in 1969. The first Gap store opened in San Francisco and only sold men’s jeans and music. 

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    Why Academy Sports & Outdoors is going against the grain with store openings

    Executives touted the retailer’s “outside-in” strategy for new locations, which prioritizes markets that are further away from big cities — and big competitors.

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    Mattel CEO: ‘Consumers are buying toys’

    Ynon Kreiz said that the toy industry is healthy and the company is continuing to see demand.

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    Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy in June with $1.2B in debt

    The luxury retail conglomerate said it would be profitable in three years and that, starting next fiscal year, revenue growth would average 7% annually.