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Deep Dive
DEI could get better than ever
The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many will end up making them stronger.
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5 shipping myths, busted
Think one carrier is enough? These five shipping myths might be costing you time, money, and customers.
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Tailored Brands names Best Buy, Target vet as chief customer officer
The men’s apparel retailer hired Whit Alexander to create personalized brand experiences and build customer loyalty.
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Mattress Firm CEO exits
One week after Tempur Sealy finalized its acquisition of the company, John Eck has stepped down from the role.
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How Lego builds unique store experiences
From big displays and livestreams with employees to personalization stations, Lego wants to create stores that keep customers coming back.
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Levi’s expands C-Suite leaders’ responsibilities
The changes follow the decision to cut up to 15% of its global corporate workforce as part of an initiative to drive cost savings and long-term growth.
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Retail job cuts rise 20% in January
That’s on top of meaningful cuts in December and comes as online shopping and automation have reshaped job skills, Challenger, Gray & Christmas found.
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"Dicks Sporting Goods - Great Lakes Mall Mentor, OH" by Mike Kalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Are B malls having a moment?
Companies like Simon Property Group and Walmart are throwing money at shopping centers with empty stores, weak traffic and falling sales.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods opens influencer program to the public
Previously limited to employees, members in 2025 will receive monthly gift cards to purchase products to feature across their social channels.
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Qurate shutters Florida headquarters, shuffles leadership
The company that runs HSN and QVC is still in a turnaround period as it shifts its brand focus to social shopping and streaming.
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Column
The Weekly Closeout: Beyond closes Kirkland’s deal — and a very beary Valentine’s Day
The two home retailers finalized their investment deal, while Build-A-Bear expanded its long-running “After Dark” collection.
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Party City IP, wholesale operations to be acquired for $20M
An affiliate of Ad Populum is buying the party retailer's IP, but Dollar Tree and Five Below emerged as top bidders for the company's store leases.
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Wayfair wants AI images to stoke IRL purchases
The online home goods retailer created a Pinterest-like website for design inspiration powered by generative AI that links to its shoppable catalog.
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Tracker
The running list of major retail bankruptcies
Since December, retailers including Party City, The Container Store and Joann have all filed for Chapter 11.
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Liberated Brands to close all stores, sell its wholesale inventory following bankruptcy
The company hired Gordon Brothers to conduct liquidation sales for its operated stores including Billabong, Roxy and Quiksilver.
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Former New York & Co. chief to lead Express, Bonobos
Greg Scott’s 30-plus years in the fashion industry also include stints at Fashion Nova and The Boutique Brands.
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Calling a customer? Brands can now display ‘reason for call’
TransUnion and AT&T now offer companies the ability to display brand name, company logo and the reason for their call when dialing Android users.
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Macy’s sticks with stores chief to lead brick-and-mortar transformation
Barbie Cameron began at the company nearly 40 years ago and has a pivotal role as the department store scrambles to rightsize and overhaul its fleet.
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Tractor Supply taps into loyalty to drive cross-banner success
The Neighbor's Club loyalty program attracted record levels of new customers in 2024, reaching more than 38 million members in total.
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Costco’s ‘voice’: The long goodbye
Richard Galanti retired from the warehouse club on Jan. 30, after pivoting to an advisory role following his departure from the CFO seat he held for roughly four decades.
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Bargain Hunt files Chapter 11 with plans to close all stores
Losing a customer returns partnership with Amazon contributed to the company’s difficulties, along with annual losses and a competitive environment.
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DTC bridal brand Birdy Grey names CEO
Jill Layfield takes the helm after holding several leadership positions in the industry, including as Backcountry’s CEO.
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What retailers can expect in 2025
As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.
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Consumers expect inflation increase amid tariff talks
Sentiment is at its lowest point since July, as consumers feel uncertain about the current state of the economy, according to a Wells Fargo report.
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Skechers reaches record growth, but stock tumbles following weak outlook
The footwear giant is also preparing to change its sourcing strategies amid tariff challenges.
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The Weekly Closeout: Lush hurls bath bombs in DEI fight, Athleta expands athlete roster
The beauty brand made a statement with its bestsellers, while the activewear company welcomed two WNBA athletes to its Power of She Collective.