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    Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over

    Brick-and-mortar stores drive the vast majority of core retail sales, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a report from commercial real estate firm Colliers.

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    Ikea adds more ways for loyalty members to earn, redeem points

    The furniture retailer wants to enhance the value customers receive from every interaction, according to Nicole King, customer engagement & loyalty manager at Ikea U.S.

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    American Eagle Outfitters pulls guidance, writes down $75M in inventory

    The preliminary Q1 results also revealed a 5% revenue decline and steep operating losses.

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    Church & Dwight acquires Touchland for $880M

    The hand sanitizer brand, founded in 2018, has expanded its distribution to major retailers including Target, Ulta and Urban Outfitters.

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    FedEx, Amazon strike large-package delivery deal

    The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.

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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

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    Peloton revenue slides 13% in Q3

    Still, executives touted that the connected fitness company performed above the high end of its guidance range as it narrowed losses in the period.

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    Kohl’s paperwork reveals board member left due to governing concerns, lack of transparency

    Emails show that Christine Day resigned from her board role due to a disagreement with the company — a disparity from a previous SEC filing. 

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    The Weekly Closeout: Hudson’s Bay lands ‘several’ bids and Trump threatens Mattel with tariffs

    None of the Canadian retailer’s bids are from insiders. Meanwhile, the president responded to the toy brand's statements on diversifying its supply chain.

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    ThredUp overhauls resale service, slashes fees

    The recommerce company is taking an open-source approach, eliminating fees for branded resale shops and broadening access to its partner network.

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    Walmart touts savings from continued automation efforts

    The retailer predicts it will slash costs by more than 30% at its high-tech facilities by year's end, one executive said. 

  • Rite Aid blames latest bankruptcy on retail operations

    The drugstore retailer cites reluctant customers and recalcitrant vendors, but its crippling debt overshadows all.

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    Vince faces potential delisting

    The New York Stock Exchange said the company’s market cap and stockholders’ equity had dropped below continued listing standards.

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    Chewy CFO to exit

    David Reeder’s departure comes after the company reported rising sales and active customer figures for 2024.

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    Senate Dems push for small business tariff exemption

    Under a bill introduced this week, duties imposed when President Donald Trump declared a national emergency would not apply to goods imported or used by small companies.

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    Under Armour nears the end of SKU reduction, turns focus to premium products

    The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.

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    On is raising some prices, but it isn’t because of tariffs

    The athletics company saw net sales increase 43% and plans to increase pricing to further differentiate itself as a premium brand in the market.

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    UK authorities warn of retail-sector risks following cyberattack spree

    Three major retail brands, including Harrods and Marks & Spencer, have been targeted in recent weeks.

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    Eco-friendly cleaning product company Blueland arrives in over 1,800 Target stores

    The company is bringing nine plastic-free products and exclusive scents to the mass merchant’s stores and website.

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    J.C. Penney swings to a loss

    Last year’s sales declines and steep net loss put the retailer at the bottom of the struggling department store sector, an analyst said.

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    Mattress Firm taps AI platform to improve inventory flow

    Using Invent.ai technology, the retailer will aim to upgrade demand forecasting and distribution center replenishment.

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    QVC CEO: Our consumers are ‘heavily distracted by current events’

    The company, which is working to become a live social shopping company, reported a 10% revenue drop in Q1 and swung to a loss. 

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    Michaels deepens assortment of baking and entertaining products

    The launch of over 700 items comes as the craft retailer works to capture share left behind in the wake of the Party City and Joann bankruptcies.

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    Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs

    Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

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    Beyond to acquire Kirkland’s IP for $5M — and plans to license it back

    Kirkland’s will run stores for both retailers while Beyond will be able to appoint directors to Kirkland’s board.