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    Apparel sales on the rebound despite tariffs, consumer anxiety

    Several clothing retailers beat expectations in Q3, possibly fueled by consumers’ ongoing shift away from their pandemic-era wardrobes.

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    Clarks unveils first Cloudsteppers store in US

    Cloudsteppers, known for its flip-flops for women, is expanding to become lifestyle-focused with more store openings on the way.

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    October retail sales surge more than 6%

    But some economists question whether U.S. consumers can keep up the pace throughout the holiday season.

    Updated Dec. 16, 2025
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    Inflation, tariffs help send iRobot into bankruptcy

    The Roomba-maker’s largest Chinese manufacturer has agreed to acquire the company via a Chapter 11 restructuring.

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    "Kirkland’s Hialeah" by Phillip Pessar is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Store comps grow at Kirkland’s operator ahead of Bed Bath & Beyond merger

    The Brand House Collective, which saw net sales fall 9.6% in Q3, converted three locations to Bed Bath & Beyond stores in the quarter.

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    The running list of major retail deals

    We’ve tracked more than 40 deals so far this year, including Bed Bath & Beyond’s acquisition of The Brand House Collective and DXL’s merger with FullBeauty.

    Updated Nov. 26, 2025
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    Consumer spending growth could slow in 2026

    Consumers will continue to drive the U.S. economy next year, but a softening labor market may dampen growth, according to Moody’s Ratings.

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    Could digital product passports transform customer experience?

    Customer and product experiences are often separated, but digital product passports force “those two worlds to merge,” said Renascence Consulting CEO Aslan Patov.

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    T.J. Maxx goes on holiday tour in a double-decker bus

    The decked-out “Maxxinista Express” stops in multiple cities and takes superfans along for a full day of shopping. 

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    Calvin Klein opens flagship in SoHo

    The store reestablishes the brand’s presence in the city and follows openings in Paris and Tokyo.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Consumers lean on BNPL and Walmart gets excited about Anthropologie

    Reliance on buy now, pay later services has ticked up during the holidays, and the big-box retailer is bringing Anthropologie to its headquarters. 

  • An internal shot of Burberry's shop-in-shop inside of Saks in New York City.
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    Burberry names chief operating and supply chain officer

    Matteo Calonaci succeeds Supply Chain and Industrial Officer Klaus Bierbrauer, who will remain with the company during a transition period.

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    Home Depot builds bridge to influencers with creator portal

    To attract attention to the offering, the home improvement retailer is touting a roster of creators tied to the World Cup.

  • Two mannequins at the foot of a red set of stairs in Lululemon's SoHo store.
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    Lululemon founder decries brand ‘erosion’ as CEO prepares to exit

    Chip Wilson alleged the board and Calvin McDonald oversaw years of value destruction of the brand, though most analysts praised McDonald’s tenure.

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    When holiday deals cause customer confusion, skepticism

    In an attempt to boost revenue and gain market share, brands often overpromise and underdeliver on holiday promotions. 

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    DXL, FullBeauty to merge

    The companies see opportunity in an underserved and fragmented market, despite the rising use of GLP-1 drugs.

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    5 store concepts that debuted in 2025

    From shop-in-shops to formats targeting Gen Z, retailers leaned into physical retail to win over consumers this year.

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    Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts

    The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.

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    Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January

    The executive oversaw a period of tremendous growth at the activewear giant, but exits amid falling sales in its largest region.

    Updated Dec. 11, 2025
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    Reporter’s notebook: New York City’s last department stores

    A trek around the island of Manhattan at retail's busiest time of year.

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    Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

    Products eligible for the delivery method include grocery items, household goods and over-the-counter medicine. 

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    "Office Depot" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax

    Private equity firm Atlas Holdings on Wednesday completed its $1 billion acquisition of the struggling office supplies and services company.

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    How Gap is leveraging the brand’s Katseye success for the holidays

    Global Chief Marketing Officer Fabiola Torres details the recent extension of “Give Your Gift,” a campaign that has generated over 30 million views since its November launch. 

  • AI assistant apps icons for OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude. are pictured on a smartphone screen.
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    Retailers band together to maintain customer relationships as third-party AI grows

    As more consumers turn to third-party AI tools in their shopping journeys, who owns that experience?

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    "Value City furniture store, 37001 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan." by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Creditors object to Schottenstein bid for bankrupt Value City Furniture owner

    The bid for American Signature Inc. contemplates a liquidation and is bad for unsecured creditors, according to objections.