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  • 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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    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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    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: 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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    De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

    Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.

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    Amazon’s faster delivery, lower prices drive holiday sales boom

    As stores offer empty shelves and locked-up merchandise, the e-commerce giant makes itself convenient to budget-minded shoppers.

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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.

    Updated Feb. 5, 2025
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    Dollar General focuses on stores with exec appointments

    Steve Deckard will oversee the expansion of the retailer’s footprint, and Tracey Herrmann was promoted to executive vice president of store operations. 

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    Tempur Sealy closes $5B Mattress Firm takeover, plans rebrand to Somnigroup

    A federal court in January denied antitrust regulators’ latest move against the deal, which creates a conglomerate of three decentralized business units and the largest bedding company in the world.

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    Walmart cuts some corporate jobs, will close North Carolina office

    The retailer is asking some of its employees to relocate to offices in Arkansas or California as it works to return more staff to in-person teams.

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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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    Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The move comes after the group lost part of its licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group for the Boardriders portfolio, which includes brands such as Billabong and Roxy.

  • Under Armour e-commerce sales fall 20% as it pulls back on promotions

    Still, overall revenue came in better than expected and CEO Kevin Plank said the brand has more wholesale partnerships in the works.

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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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    Simon adds 3D holograph ad experience to malls

    The real estate investment trust plans to deploy 150 units, which do not require headsets or outside equipment, by the end of the year.

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    Peloton sales fall 9% in Q2 as memberships slide

    With a new CEO, the fitness brand is focused on expanding its core audience and distribution network.

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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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    Janie and Jack debuts online third-party marketplace

    The move expands the children’s apparel brand into other product categories including home furnishings, toys and baby gear. 

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    Walmart buys Pittsburgh-area mall for $34M

    In the first major purchase of its kind for the company, the retailer tapped a Texas firm to lead redevelopment of the 1.2 million-square-foot property.

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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.

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    Allbirds makes zero-carbon shoe available to the public

    The “M0.0NSHOT” shoe, which was first teased in the spring of 2023, will be available for purchase in select cities including New York and Tokyo.

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    J.C. Penney launches business-to-business website for bulk orders

    The department store has a new digital tool that offers its catalog and personalized product support to companies and nonprofits. 

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    Podcast

    The Backroom: A new retail apocalypse?

    The team discusses a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025 — and what that really means.

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    Simon Property Group turns to ‘B’ malls for growth

    Over the next two years, the real estate investment trust will work to make upgrades and fill empty spaces at lower-performing centers.

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    Amazon speedy deliveries top 9B worldwide

    As Prime marks its second decade, and thanks to tens of billions of dollars in investments, all those packages arrived within at least two days.