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3 tips from Chewy’s COO on gaining a last-mile delivery edge
Personalization and close carrier collaboration can help shippers win in a space where Amazon and Walmart loom large.
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Sponsored by SmartKargoEnjoy e-commerce delivery at the speed of flight
One network. Two directions. See how SmartKargo handles the peak season surge.
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Amazon asks Meta to remove it from the Muse AI agent experience
The e-commerce giant — which is no stranger to the opt-out approach of agentic purchases — said it was not given advance notice Muse would access its shop.
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FAO Schwarz opens Amazon storefront
The toy retailer is expanding its online presence via the e-commerce giant and will feature an Amazon pop-up shop at its flagship store in Rockefeller Center.
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Ethan Allen launches CEO search
The move comes nearly two months after an activist investor pushed to replace the retailer’s board, including CEO and board chair Farooq Kathwari.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond parent plots a credit union and Express goes back to the ’90s
Neighborhood Intelligence hopes to simplify home ownership with the move. Meanwhile, the apparel retailer is tapping into nostalgia.
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J.C. Penney loses share, launches marketplace as sales continue to slide
Total Q2 net sales fell more than 8%, but bright spots included activewear and, of all things, beauty.
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Costco now offers nationwide delivery on Uber and DoorDash
The retailer expanded its partnerships with both e-commerce providers at a time when same-day delivery is resonating with its shoppers.
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Deep DiveHow the retail crime bill could bolster ICE
Concerns are mounting that organized retail crime-fighting legislation, which passed the U.S. House and is now before the Senate, could drag retailers into mass deportations that have little to do with theft.
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Longtime Christmas decor retailer files for bankruptcy
Gordon Companies Inc. — which operates Christmas Central, Christmas.com and more — filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection just ahead of peak season.
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On signs Mbappé as it preps entry into soccer
The superstar, who signed with Nike as a child, will help the Swiss sneaker brand do battle in a sport dominated by Nike and Adidas.
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August retail sales jump 6.7% as big retailers take market share
Online sales grew over 10% year over year, and analysts say major players are attracting price-conscious shoppers away from smaller competitors.
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Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool
The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.
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Beyond Yoga captures ‘highly engaged’ NYC customer base with new pop-up
After the success of its weeklong pop-up store in 2024, the brand set up another shop that will offer exclusive merchandise and activations through January.
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Why SoHo is still a retail favorite
The New York neighborhood is seeing record low retail rental availability rates while some of the city’s other shopping corridors struggle.
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Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20
The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.
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Toys R Us accelerates store openings in time for the holidays
The toy retailer is making a major brick-and-mortar push with 120 locations opening across the U.S.
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How Carter’s is refreshing its brand to reach Gen Z, millennial parents
An identity overhaul, including a new logo and revamped social media strategy, is showcased in a campaign that is rooted in self-expression.
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Nike eyes innovation with LVMH board pick
Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy, has “a reputation for helping iconic global brands evolve, innovate and grow,” Executive Chairman Mark Parker said.
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Jordan Brand debuts training equipment line
The brand is releasing a line of strength training products inspired by Michael Jordan, even as Nike says it is overindexed with its classic footwear franchises.
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Why Lowe’s chief marketer Jen Wilson added digital commerce to her portfolio
The addition of Lowes.com and Marketplace to a purview that includes retail media, loyalty and personalization speaks to the evolution of the marketer role.
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Allbirds’ IP owner snaps up Nasty Gal for $16M
Plans are to expand globally via licensing deals and partnerships. WSG Brands also acquired streetwear company Von Dutch two years ago.
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Target debuts style-focused apparel for store associates
In a move aimed at expanding its merchandising authority beyond customers, the new drop leveraged the retailer's renewed partnership with Isaac Mizrahi.
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Why Bonobos’ fall campaign centers on episodic content with Jack Quaid
Chief marketer Joe Berean details how the social-first series, “The Weekday Warrior Show,” showcases the retailer’s “wry smile” brand positioning.
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Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear
The category has long been a strength at Gap Inc.’s value banner, and giving the assortment its own brand identity could propel that further.
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Dueling Amazon, Target October sales events return
With the holidays right around the corner, both retailers will hold deal days next month on everything from toys to groceries and apparel.
