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    Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods
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    Dick’s, like many vacationers, is spending the summer in the Hamptons

    A rotating pop-up will highlight the retailer’s private brands with curated assortments and event programming, Dick’s Vice President of Vertical Brand Marketing Aimee Watters tells Retail Dive.

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    Sponsored by Stratix Corp.

    90% of retailers are using AI. Far fewer are ready to run it at scale

    Most retailers invest in AI, but few see results. This piece shows why success depends on store-level execution—and what’s needed at the edge to drive impact.

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    Sleep Number files for bankruptcy, inks merger deal

    Sleep Country Canada is the stalking horse bidder for the struggling 40-year-old retailer, which is known for its adjustable mattresses.

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    Consumer sentiment rises from 4-month slump as gas prices fall

    Consumers are “still seeing a lot of risks on the horizon,” according to Joanne Hsu, director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan.  

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    Courtesy of Target, photo by David Gurzhiev
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    ‘Chic. Affordable. Divine.’ Isaac Mizrahi returns to Target

    At the turn of the century, the fashion designer worked with the discounter to bring stylish clothing to the masses. Can he pick up where he left off?

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    Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

    The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

  • The Abercrombie & Fitch store in SoHo
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    Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Trump loves inflation and Abercrombie opens a ‘pinnacle’ store in SoHo

    The President told reporters he isn’t concerned about price increases, while the apparel retailer opened the “best expression" of the brand to date.

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    Build-A-Bear reconfigures top leadership

    Chris Hurt is now formally in the CEO seat, while the company announced changes for two of its other executives.

  • A person carries a shopping bag of Primark discount fashion on December 13, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
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    Primark names Ikea vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

    Lucy Slinger is the latest executive hire at Primark as the company consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

  • A woman sits in front of Stitch Fix boxes.
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    Is Stitch Fix proving naysayers wrong?

    In Q3 the apparel box company had more active clients, who bought more compared to a year ago, and notched its fifth straight quarter of sales growth.

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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    Will high-speed grocery delivery allow Amazon and Walmart to close the gap on convenience?

    As both retailers build out 30-minute delivery services, they’re threatening advantages supermarkets enjoy by being close to their customers.

  • Gray clouds over a Kohl's store, with an entrance to Sephora.
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    Kohl’s prices ‘hundreds of items’ below $20 for summer sale

    The event, which runs June 23 through June 28, will also offer free shipping on online orders, as the department store spotlights value.

  • Lamine Yamal for American Eagle
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    Courtesy of American Eagle
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    Q&A

    How American Eagle is kicking off its deal with the new face of soccer

    Chief marketer Craig Brommers explains how the retailer’s campaign with Spanish star Lamine Yamal continues a streak of culture-defining moments.

  • Shoe Carnival storefront from Mesquite
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    Shoe Carnival changes corporate name to Shoe Station Group

    The retailer's new ticker symbol will be "SHOE" and the company will expand the business through the acquisition of other footwear companies.

  • A person looks at the Pinterest app on their phone.
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    Pinterest signs $4B AI deal with AWS

    The largest in Pinterest’s history, the deal will make discovery more personal, visual and actionable, according to CTO Matt Madrigal.

  • A green store banner says "Dollar Tree" against a hazy blue sky.
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    Beauty shoppers are hunting for value. Dollar stores are ready.

    The category — which continued to grow in Q1 — has become more relevant to Dollar Tree in recent years, the retailer’s chief merchant told Retail Dive.

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    Nordstrom, Adidas team up for World Cup style

    The partnership will be featured in 35 of the department store’s locations, including at The Corner at its NYC flagship.

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    Consumer pain worsens as inflation hits 3-year high

    Ending the Iran war could help ease the pressure, but the worst is likely still to come for categories like food, according to economists.

  • A customer presses the image of the ChatGPT app on their phone.
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    Why marketers must rethink loyalty as AI reshapes consumer connections

    Over half of consumers are comfortable filtering their brand communications entirely through AI, according to research from Gale.

  • Walmart's fictional boy band "Alwayz" promotes its summer sale.
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    Targeting Amazon Prime Day, Walmart Deals event moves to June

    The retailer will give early deals access to Walmart+ members and is rolling out a campaign with a fictional boy band to spur interest in the sale.

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    Lands’ End warehouse snags lead to Q1 revenue drop

    Without those challenges, sales would have risen — and the company expects to comp positively in Q2.

  • Teams face off in Adidas' 'Backyard Legends' creative
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    Courtesy of Adidas
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    Deep Dive

    Nike and Adidas take their rivalry to the World Cup. Who will win?

    The brands are both at a crossroads, and their campaign centerpieces play up soccer bona fides alongside the sport’s stars and other pop icons.

  • A drone in the sky carries a Walmart-branded package.
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    Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan

    The companies aim to start operations in Philadelphia, Phoenix and other metros by 2027 as the retailer advances its fast delivery push.

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    Chief experience officer at Walmart’s Sam’s Club to exit

    Diana Marshall is the latest leadership departure at Walmart Inc. since CEO John Furner took over earlier this year.

  • U.S. military veteran Capt. Gary Neuger appears in a Jeep ad
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    Deep Dive

    How brands are celebrating 250 years of America amid political polarization

    Major marketers looking to engage U.S. consumers around the milestone must prove their bona fides or risk looking like bandwagoners.

  • The exterior of Bed Bath & Beyond's co-branded concept with The Container Store
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    Bed Bath & Beyond continues acquisition spree

    The home retailer is building out its services portfolio with an all-stock acquisition of an installation and renovation services company.