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    Gap makes a fine mesh out of its ‘Happy Stripe’ remake

    A polyester take on a vintage sweater design got plenty of backlash on social media, but the stumble won’t likely stall the brand’s comeback.

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    AI is creating ecommerce’s next optimization challenge: The intent gap

    AI is changing how shoppers arrive. Is your checkout keeping up?

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    Reformation targets $1B valuation with IPO

    The DTC brand's offering includes 14 million shares of its common stock with an expected price between $15 and $17.

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    The Weekly Closeout: RadioShack eyes a comeback, Wayfair and QVC kick off the holidays

    The electronics company hired a managing director for RadioShack USA, while the online retailers roll out July holiday-themed sales events.

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    Penny’s end poses rounding challenge

    Retailers are pressing for passage of a bill to enact rounding standards as cash-handling businesses grapple with the cent’s gradual demise.

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    Walmart US chief operating officer to depart

    Leadership shakeups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over the CEO position.

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    Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

    The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

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    Back-to-school spending forecast to reach record highs

    Nearly two-thirds of consumers have already started shopping for the season, but affordability is a major concern, according to a new report. 

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    Gap sticks with ‘90s nostalgia, denim for Hailey Bieber capsule campaign

    The launch builds on the retailer’s recent success with advertising that brings together fashion, music and culture.

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    Kate Spade focused on ‘reigniting the magic’ with new chief marketer

    L'Oréal veteran Allison Badea has been tapped for the role as the brand faces falling sales and a long turnaround road.

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    Ulta Beauty names Domino’s veteran as CTO

    Kelly Garcia, who has been on the board since 2022, joins the retailer in the midst of a tech-driven strategy to drive growth and personalization.

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    QVC Group nears bankruptcy exit with approved restructuring plan

    The HSN and QVC owner will have reduced its debt by over $5 billion when it exits Chapter 11.

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    Retail sales soar over 11% in June

    The surprise strength showed up in all segments covered by Retail Dive, even home and electronics.

    Updated July 16, 2026
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    Macy’s Inc. taps Kering Beauté exec to lead Bluemercury

    Alexandre Choueiri was CEO and president of the Americas, the largest region for the L'Oréal-aligned luxury beauty business.

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    Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019

    The retailer’s value focus is similar to past years, with another food kit of $2 lunches and deals on the 14 most popular school supplies.

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    Foot Locker brings in Salomon to boost assortment

    The athletics retailer is partnering with the France-based premium sneaker brand as parent company Dick’s pursues an extensive inventory refresh. 

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    Sephora vet to take Calvin Klein parent’s CFO seat

    PVH appointed Alexis Rollier to take the finance reins about eight months after its previous finance chief, Zac Coughlin, departed.

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    Walmart bets on AI and digital twins to shape its supply chain strategy

    The technology helps the retailer get products around the world, despite global conflict or weather challenges, Walmart's Indira Uppuluri said.

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    Bath & Body Works launches in Brazil

    The retailer debuted its first store in the country in São Paulo as international growth remains a driving force for its transformation strategy. 

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    Inflation slows to 3.5% as Warsh pledges to achieve Fed’s 2% target

    “There’s plenty of work to do” to reduce inflation to an acceptable level, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

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    Best Buy revamps C-suite ahead of CEO change

    Several company veterans were named to new leadership positions as incoming chief Jason Bonfig charts out the retailer's future.

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    Fashion journalist jumps to Nordstrom

    Brooke Bobb, a former Amazon Luxury Stores executive who most recently was fashion news director at Harper's Bazaar, was named fashion director at the Seattle-based department store.

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    Caraway debuts cookware in over 500 Walmart stores

    The inclusion of the DTC cookware brand is part of the big-box retailer’s larger goal of evolving and elevating its assortment. 

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    How Dollar Shave Club uses generative AI to unlock advertising creativity

    Chief Brand and Innovation Officer Laura Higgins explains how the grooming brand is evolving its use of AI in marketing to reassert its brand voice.

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    Amazon announces 2026 holiday fulfillment fees, advises early shipping

    The company's ongoing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge will apply to the peak season fees, which start Oct. 15.

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    Men’s Wearhouse owner files for IPO, plots 500 new stores

    Tailored Brands shuttered more than 400 locations in 2020 but is ready to replace them, starting with 20 this year and even more in 2027.