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Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards
The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.
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3 actionable steps to optimize your holiday campaign performance at every stage of the funnel
Plan more proactively — and in turn, meet your sales goals with maximum efficiency.
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Bed Bath & Beyond stores to return with Kirkland’s partnership
The companies will open neighborhood, small-format stores, and Beyond will invest $25 million in Kirkland's in a combined debt and equity transaction.
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Let the ghoul times roll: Why retailers love Halloween
Companies are engaging with the fall holiday earlier than ever. Because, as it turns out, Halloween is a big moneymaker.
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The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker partners with the Chicago Bulls, H&M pops up in New York
The footwear retailer’s deal includes a series of community events, in-store activations and more, while the apparel retailer’s pop-up store runs for two months.
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REI sticks to store expansion plans despite declines
Amid layoffs, falling sales, widening losses and some turmoil at unionized locations, the outdoor retailer seeks a path to growth.
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Rare Beauty celebrates ‘Every Side of You’ for first global campaign
The Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand is putting individuality at the center of its marketing as it continues to hold favor among Gen Z.
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Inside Walmart’s pop culture-heavy 2024 holiday campaign
Nods to iconic film and TV like “Gilmore Girls” and “Christmas Vacation” aim to cut through the crowded retail marketing ecosystem this season.
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David’s Bridal expands loyalty program to full wedding party
The Diamond Loyalty program also includes two new reward tiers with lower threshold levels for members to earn gifts and perks.
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Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
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Ulta looks to open 200 stores over the next 3 years as it plots growth in a tough market
Chief Financial Officer Paula Oyibo noted that this year and next “will be transitional years” as competition intensifies and category demand normalizes.
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TikTok Shop adds refurbished electronics
The company currently offers tablets, mobile phones and laptops from companies like Apple and Google with plans for expansion.
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Dollar General pushes holiday savings, deals on toys
The dollar store said nearly every toy is priced under $20, with most $10 or less.
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Consumers come through again for retailers, sending retail sales up 3% in September
In a sign of ongoing strength in the economy, several sectors gained while others, including department stores, took a tumble.
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Amazon to deploy AI tech in delivery vans
Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.
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CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with exec David Joyner
The financially struggling company also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.
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J.C. Penney’s holiday playbook: Deals, in-store experiences and Martha Stewart
The embattled department store is leaning into its successful “Really Big Deal Reveals” campaign and bringing back a nostalgic giveaway.
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BuyBuy Baby to close all stores less than a year after relaunch
The company said the move will allow it to transform "into a digital-first brand, focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience."
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Adidas global sales exec to depart this month
Arthur Hoeld, a 26-year veteran of the sports apparel brand, will be replaced by Mathieu Sidokpohou, who arrived four years ago.
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What to know about holiday consumers this year
How much will this year’s anomalies — including a presidential election, inflation and a super-short season — affect shopping in 2024?
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Macy’s, Disney collaborate for the holidays with new collection and shop-in-shops
Disney will have shop-in-shops in 200 locations, including the department store’s iconic Herald Square flagship in New York City.
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Popshelf updates all stores to new format, will exit Dollar General locations
The higher-priced dollar store concept is rolling out a new app and loyalty program, with plans to exit its DG Market shop-in-shops.
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Havenly Brands acquires Burrow as it builds out its portfolio of home brands
Havenly CEO Lee Mayer discusses the company’s fifth acquisition, its multibrand strategy and why she remains bullish on retail.
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Kohl’s adds digitally native cashmere brand Naadam to its assortment
The brand’s “Soft Collection,” which is its first designed for a mass channel, will land in 100 of the department store’s locations and online on Nov. 8.
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Macy’s to feature local businesses in holiday market at Herald Square
The department store will bring hot chocolate and other vendors to its iconic flagship as it adds more newness to its own assortment.
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Deep Dive
‘Everybody benefits’: Why the beauty industry needs to get serious about accessible packaging
Rare Beauty and Target have taken steps to develop guidance around universally accessible design. But the industry isn’t prioritizing it yet.