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    The Backroom: A sit-down with Ron Johnson

    The retail veteran shares his journey with Apple, the infamous stint with J.C. Penney and more ahead of the release of his memoir, “Shop Different.”

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    Ulta leans into exclusivity amid Target Beauty Studio competition

    The specialty retailer reported strong Q2 sales and raised its full-year guidance, though makeup comps were nearly flat compared to last year.

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    Old Navy chief out as sales falter again

    The Gap brand, which lost its luster and was stuck in the doldrums for years, has become the “star of the show” at Gap Inc.

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    Build-A-Bear fires chief growth officer as earnings fall flat

    The company's summer trend merchandise didn't resonate with customers and wholesale progressed slower than expected.

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    Burlington CEO calls using tariff refunds to cut prices ‘the right thing to do’

    Michael O’Sullivan expects discounts to be widespread in the second half of the year, so lower prices will help struggling customers and protect market share, he told analysts Thursday.

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    Sur La Table launches peer-to-peer marketplace

    The kitchenware retailer is partnering with resale technology platform Archive to power its Second Servings venture.

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    Kohl’s expands home assortment with Martha Stewart, Bobby Flay

    The retailer will offer cookware and kitchen appliances from the two household names with an eye toward value, functionality and design. 

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    Consumer confidence wanes on dimming view of jobs, incomes, business

    Most consumers expect higher inflation and anticipate that interest rates will rise in the next 12 months, The Conference Board said.

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    Bath & Body Works e-commerce returns to growth

    The retailer expects to see continued gains in the channel in the back half of the year through 2027.

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    Take a look inside the new Barnes & Noble in Chicago

    As the retailer builds out its store footprint, a location in the heart of the Illinois city is keeping readers in The Loop.

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    Is Sephora becoming a problem for Kohl’s?

    Sales at the beauty shop-in-shops fell for the second straight quarter, and the department store expects that to continue for the rest of the year.

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    Target to host in-store event for Beauty Studio launch

    The new concept, which debuts about a month after the mass merchant's deal with Ulta Beauty ended, aims to strengthen sales in the category.

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    Bath & Body Works CEO: ‘2026 remains an investment year’

    Although Q2 net sales declined, they came in better than expected as the company pushes forward with its transformation strategy.

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    The FTC is turning its sights on personalized pricing. What does it mean for customers?

    The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on the practice, giving businesses yet another reason to be wary of implementing personalized or surveillance pricing.

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    Dick’s keeps Foot Locker in the game despite losses, gloomy outlook

    The mall chain, which depends on new and retro sneaker styles, is getting hit hard by fewer launches and shifting demand in athletic footwear.

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    Target apologizes for offensive Halloween costume

    The retailer is facing backlash over a costume critics described as evoking racial stereotypes. The incident comes over a year after the company's DEI changes made headlines.

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    How Athleta is revamping its brand narrative with bolder purpose

    Chief marketer Erika Everett details a fall campaign that aims to be more provocative and visually distinct than the activewear retailer’s past marketing.

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    Walmart goes all in on boho style with new private label

    Scenario will launch in all stores across five departments, representing one of the broadest category footprints in Walmart Fashion.

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    Walmart to accept Apple Pay, Google Pay

    The retailer will finally allow the tap-to-pay options at select Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, with plans to roll out to all locations by the end of the year.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Target’s home turnaround and Macy’s 100th parade countdown

    Long lead times in the category mean a rebound will take time. Meanwhile, the department store is setting its sights on its centennial Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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    Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum in ‘fashiontainment’ push

    Justin Breton is joining the retailer as vice president of development and will report to entertainment chief Pam Kaufman.

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    Ann Taylor eyes comeback with Substack, fall fashion blitz

    The brand’s first major integrated campaign in nearly a decade follows initiatives focused on fan community, such as an editorial newsletter.

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    Nike is quietly closing its localized neighborhood stores

    More than a dozen Nike Live locations, which were eventually rebranded as Nike Well Collective, have shuttered across the country.

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    Walmart communications chief to depart after 3 years

    Allyson Park’s tenure was marked by intense change at the retail giant, including the departure of longtime CEO Doug McMillon.

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    Fragrance drives beauty sales as consumers seek ‘emotional and functional value’

    Prestige and mass beauty retail sales were up in the U.S. in the first half of the year, underscoring the resilience of the category, according to Circana.