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    How GLP-1 users are forcing retailers to rethink everything

    Wide adoption of the medication has changed consumer behavior — from how shoppers think about sizing, to how they shop online. Can retail keep up? 

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    Keeping the lines open: How to power retail’s busiest moments

    Consumers are tired of nonstop spam calls, suspicious of unknown numbers and frustrated by poor connections and dropped calls during important service discussions.

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    Halloween spending creeps up this year

    While budgets for the holiday increase, one in five shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later or other financing services, according to Deloitte.

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    Where do associates fit in an AI world?

    Customers are arriving at stores more educated than ever, but associates still need to support or build on what those shoppers learned from AI, experts say.

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    Target’s digital holiday catalog features toys — and a way to incorporate handwritten wish lists

    The retailer’s kids catalog is focused on interactive experiences, including demonstrations and video reviews. 

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    Nike extends turnaround timeline amid more layoffs, sales declines

    The activewear giant released yet another operational reset, which will lead to job cuts in the new year, and flagged “significant work ahead.”

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    Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods

    The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores

    The fashion retailer wants to connect more deeply with shoppers through a print publication. Meanwhile, the specialty apparel brand is accelerating closures.

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    Ikea to shutter 3 small-format plan and order stores

    The retailer is closing locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, including one that opened less than a year ago, as it reevaluates its footprint.

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    Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

    John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

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    Holiday hiring is getting ‘smaller and more surgical’

    Many of the biggest U.S. companies are staying quiet about their Q4 plans amid uneasy consumer confidence reports and shifting staffing models.

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    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    In recent months, QVC exited bankruptcy and Sleep Number went through with its Chapter 11 plan to merge with Canadian company Sleep Country.

    Updated Sept. 29, 2026
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    Meta debuts AI agent for small businesses

    After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks.

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    Consumer confidence sags to 12-year low, eroded by inflation, job anxiety

    Inflation will probably not slow to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target until 2028, New York Fed President John Williams predicted.

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    Retailers, consumers both on edge as the holidays approach

    Shoppers will find lean inventories this season as they scour stores for the right items at the right price — and the hunt has already begun.

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    New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

    Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in decision-making processes, she said.

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    In New York, Nordstrom brings gourmet foods to its evolving pop-up space

    The Corner Market features a selection of locally and globally sourced comestibles and housewares, with a focus on luxury gifting. 

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    5 store concepts that launched in 2026

    From Target’s revamped beauty space to Michaels’ new experiential store format, retailers have been busy this year refreshing their physical footprints.

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    Mattel names new CEO

    As current CEO Ynon Kreiz steps down from the role, Roger Lynch comes to the toy company from Condé Nast where he was chief executive.

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    KnitWell Group names chief digital and customer data officer

    Angelica Munson was appointed to the newly created role for the Ann Taylor and Chico’s parent company. 

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    The Weekly Closeout: What will happen to Michael Kors and J. Crew celebrates its Barn Jacket

    Also, Sweaty Betty owner Wolverine World Wide eliminated the active group president role last week.

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    1-800-Flowers to sell PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered

    The $45 million transaction marks a steep drop from the $245 million purchase price for PersonalizationMall.com about six years ago.

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    Consumer AI use a boon for the holidays as AI traffic doubles

    Consumers using AI engage with brands’ offers at a higher rate than non-AI traffic and generate more revenue per visit, a survey from Adobe found.

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    The Backroom: A status check on Target’s turnaround

    Since naming Michael Fiddelke CEO, the retailer has made headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth despite the bumps along the way.

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    Senate passes Common Cents bill

    The measure to provide merchants a cash rounding framework and to formally phase out the penny now heads to the White House.

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    Target cuts prices as consumer sentiment sours

    With the holiday season ramping up, the mass retailer reduced pricing on nearly 2,000 home and apparel products.