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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Reebok teams with Karol G and will January storms ice out retail sales?
The activewear brand signed a multiyear deal with the Colombian artist, while analysts speculate upcoming weather could slow spending.
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Sponsored by Elavon4 challenges growing eCommerce businesses often face — and how to address them
Scaling a business introduces unavoidable operational and strategic challenges.
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Francesca’s to permanently close
The fashion retailer is liquidating stores after alternative funding from an investor fell through and two major suppliers lost their own capital from lenders.
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De minimis’ end, tariffs spur headwinds for Aritzia
The apparel retailer altered its supply chain strategy when the trade exemption ended, relocating all U.S. order fulfillment to Ohio.
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Lululemon puts Get Low leggings back online — with caveats
Pulled after complaints that they were see-through, the leggings product page now advises shoppers to size up and wear skin-tone underwear.
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Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Guess IP
The brand’s management, including co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano, retain ownership in and responsibilities for its operations.
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Target adds former Nike innovation chief to board
The mass retailer — which is undergoing a turnaround effort — also appointed the former CEO of HanesBrands to the board of directors.
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Caleres taps interim CFO; details Saks bankruptcy impact
The footwear company warned of potential sales volatility stemming from the Saks Global bankruptcy, which has left many vendors waiting for reimbursements.
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Nordstrom to move downtown Seattle Rack store to historic building
Expanding its off-price business has long been a source of new customers and a key pillar of the department store’s growth strategy.
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Deep DiveWhat’s up with department stores?
The retail model is in retreat. But that doesn’t mean it — or its billions in sales — will disappear any time soon.
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Store openings slowed in 2025
Last year’s openings are projected to be nearly flat, but growth could accelerate in 2026, per a new report from Telsey Advisory Group.
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What Saks Global’s bankruptcy means for vendors
Big names like Chanel and Kering are owed substantial sums and are likely to be paid well before smaller brands’ past-due invoices.
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CEOs know AI is important. But what should they do with it?
Mid-market chief executives are experimenting with the tech, but few are integrating it across their enterprises, a new survey found.
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Nike shakes up regional leadership team
Company veterans Carl Grebert and Angela Dong will leave as CEO Elliott Hill works to improve performance across geographies.
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At Michaels, taking Party City and Joann’s market share was priority No. 1
CEO David Boone, who joined the craft retailer about a year ago, said the company’s efforts in fabric and party supplies have “powered the business.”
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Amazon targets pop-up retail with upgraded Just Walk Out tech
The latest changes to its RFID-enabled checkout lanes are aimed at making it easier to use in settings like festivals and temporary stores.
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Cautious consumers shunned big-ticket items last year
Higher tax refunds could lift discretionary spending in 2026, but the labor market is the biggest factor, according to Bank of America Institute research.
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How Macy’s Media Network navigates complex ‘coopetition’ with Amazon
Since signing on for a pilot with Amazon’s Retail Ad Service, the platform has drawn 175 new brands to its sponsored product offerings.
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Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026
The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.
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Quince collaborates with A$AP Rocky on exclusive products for ‘Don’t be Dumb’ album release
The online retailer launched a limited-edition vinyl and T-shirt ahead of the artist’s first studio album release in over seven years.
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The Weekly Closeout: Hilma Running, Inkbox shut down
The running shoe company is shuttering due to an inventory issue, while Bic is closing the semi-permanent tattoo brand nearly four years after its acquisition.
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Levi’s wants to teach young consumers how to repair their clothes
The Wear Longer Project aims to connect high school students with the tools and knowledge on how to repair and refresh the clothing they already own.
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Walmart Marketplace expands into musical instruments
The mass retailer debuted a curated digital storefront with products for all skill levels, setting it up to compete with well-known music retailers.
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For retail brands, TikTok Shop’s rise brings viral success — and disruption
At NRF, executives described major sales wins while acknowledging the social commerce feature is shaking up several retail fundamentals.
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Macy’s to lay off nearly 1,000 at Connecticut fulfillment center
The retailer is shuttering operations at two Cheshire sites, starting March 14.
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Sephora to dedicate curated spaces to K-beauty rival Olive Young
The effort is part of the Korean beauty retailer’s global expansion, which includes opening its first U.S. stores later this year.
