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Q&AWhy Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand
Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.
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Sponsored by ShipAccel4 keys to getting shipping right for e-commerce SMBs
Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.
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J.C. Penney debuts apparel line for women who use wheelchairs
The limited-time collaboration with Jamey Perry is the latest in the department store’s adaptive apparel offering.
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Private equity firm sweeps up LL Flooring, which will stay in business after all
The bankrupt home improvement company, previously Lumber Liquidators, has inked a deal to be acquired by F9 Investments, its largest shareholder.
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Probiotic brand Seed launches at Target nationwide
The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a big-box retailer and follows its debut on Amazon earlier this year.
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Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The bargain-focused retailer said Nexus Capital Management has offered a $620 million stalking horse bid.
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Nike depicts drudgery of running in latest leg of comeback campaign
Timed to marathon season, “Winning isn’t Comfortable” extends a hard-edged approach, showing runners battered by the elements.
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Google Shopping launches virtual dress try-ons in the US
The generative AI-enabled feature is part of a larger effort to enhance the search engine’s ability to help shoppers buy apparel online.
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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
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Walmart kicks off multicity fashion tour
The retailer will bring its Style Tour to over 40 stops across the U.S. as a way to “shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.”
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Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans
The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25
The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence.
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Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
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33% of holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year: Bankrate
Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report.
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Deep DiveTemu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?
Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.
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Simon expands, rebrands online outlet marketplace as ShopSimon
The digital marketplace is adding sale and discounted merchandise to its outlet offering of over 360 retailers.
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Arc’teryx opens largest flagship to date
The 14,164-square-foot store is located at 580 Broadway in New York City and will feature both new and refurbished products.
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Off-price retailers poised to take even more market share from department stores
TJX, Ross and Burlington all enjoyed higher sales and profits in the second quarter.
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LL Flooring to liquidate, close all stores after no buyer found
"This is not the outcome that any of us had hoped for," CEO Charles Tyson said in messages to customers and vendors.
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Walmart expands marketplace offerings with StockX sneaker deal
The big-box retailer executive Manish Joneja said the broadened assortment should draw more buyers.
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Podcast
The Backroom: Under Armour’s past — and future — under Kevin Plank
The executive earlier this year returned to the athletics brand he founded nearly 30 years ago. What does that mean for the company?
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Kohl’s launches family-focused brand platform
The department store wants to highlight authentic moments with families to showcase its wide-ranging product assortment.
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Birkenstock program members spend 25% more than other consumers
The footwear company is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and grow its online membership to create lifelong customers.
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What lies ahead for Bonobos under new ownership
The DTC darling has changed hands several times over the past decade. Does that matter?
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DTC rug brand Ernesta opens second showroom
The company has opened a location in Bethesda, Maryland, in an area that has increasingly become popular for other DTC brands opening stores.
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Nordstrom family group offers $3.8B to go private
In pursuit of a takeover, CEO Erik Nordstrom and his brother, President Pete Nordstrom, have teamed up with other family members as well as retail conglomerate El Puerto de Liverpool.
