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Retail sales jump 3.6% in March as consumers anticipate tariffs
Last month’s growth may be ephemeral given economic uncertainty, analysts warned.
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Ikea expands small-format fleet with Dallas store
The 63,000-square-foot store, set to open later this year, will feature 3,200 products and marks the home goods retailer’s 11th store in Texas.
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Trade war set to impact electronics, other discretionary products hardest
Small and medium-sized brands are poised to bear the negative brunt of increased tariffs on imports to the U.S., according to a new PitchBook report.
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‘Our stores have become an orphan channel’: The Children’s Place
The company acknowledged that its stores have been neglected, but it is ready for a “spree” of openings and a new concept location.
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Lowe’s to acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.3B
The deal expands the retailer’s pro offerings and is expected to increase its total addressable market by around $50 billion.
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How J.C. Penney’s new brand positioning is subverting consumer expectations
Out-of-home ads that don’t feature labels want consumers asking “It’s from where?” as the retailer pushes to modernize while promoting value.
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Moody’s downgrades retail’s outlook on ‘bleak’ prospects amid trade war
Apparel and footwear are especially vulnerable and off-price less so, though the impact of tariffs is industrywide, Moody’s Ratings analysts said Monday.
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Forever 21 creditors probe IP sale to Authentic Brands Group
The brand management firm quietly took full ownership of the retailer's trademarks and intellectual property licenses some time in the last five years.
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OpinionMaximizing retail profits: Make every SKU count
Retailers need to take back control of their shelves, write Michael Brown and Roy Kamar of Kearney.
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As beauty continues to grow, TikTok Shop and Amazon will gain share
That comes at the expense of drugstores, department stores, mass merchandisers and even specialty beauty retailers, per TD Cowen.
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Madison Reed lands in Sally Beauty
The direct-to-consumer hair color company continues to build out its roster of wholesale partners, which also include Walmart and Ulta Beauty.
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The Weekly Closeout: JD Sports now ‘bigger than Foot Locker’ and is Rite Aid mulling another bankruptcy?
JD Sports said it has more market share in North America than its rival retailer, while the drugstore is reportedly contemplating refiling.
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Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption, but officials say sector-specific duties are coming.
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Frank and Oak accelerates closure of US operations citing tariffs, customs uncertainty
The Canadian apparel brand is liquidating amid a restructuring process and plans to close its stores.
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As TikTok Shop’s fate remains in balance, social commerce gains traction
The social media app with its popular e-commerce feature is in a state of suspense after a ban was once again delayed. Here’s a look at what this means for retail and how experts feel brands should respond.
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Nike is still winning the teen market
The athletics brand ranked top for apparel and footwear, while beauty spending reached its highest ever, according to Piper Sandler's latest report.
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Consumer sentiment plummets, inflation expectations soar amid trade war
“There’s been a sharp decline in consumer sentiment, and business sentiment measures have weakened too,” New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said.
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Harry Potter charms Chicago: Take a look inside the new store
The Magnificent Mile location has a “Goblet of Fire” theme and features the largest Butterbeer Bar in the U.S.
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Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer
As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley had a digital and social-first approach to driving growth.
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China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%
The increase takes effect Saturday, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.
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At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable
The retail giant isn’t immune to tariff fallout but is maintaining its outlook, in part because it sees market share opportunity, executives said Wednesday.
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J.C. Penney operator axes 9% of corporate roles
The downsizing at Catalyst Brands comes less than two months after 250 corporate employees, or 5% of that workforce, were laid off.
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Sam’s Club to add 15 stores per year in plan to double sales
The Walmart-owned club retailer also intends to remodel all of its locations as it looks to reach more customers over the next decade.
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Small businesses may take the brunt of tariffs, even when they’re based in the US
Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.
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Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further
The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.
Updated April 14, 2025
