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Podcast
The Backroom: Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive
Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Phil Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.
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Etsy to sell music gear marketplace Reverb
The company is divesting from Reverb in order to focus more on its core marketplace and its secondhand apparel site Depop.
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Walmart is all-in on generative AI, agentic tools
The company is “throwing the doors wide open” and wants associates to use the technology every day, executives said.
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Target debuts exclusive home collection with Parachute
The lower-priced line, part of a larger merchandising revamp for Target, comes as the DTC brand has shuttered stores and pulled back on its offerings.
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Etsy adds more tools to improve seller experience
The marketplace recently revamped its buyer journey and is now turning its attention to sellers.
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Could tariffs sink Nordstrom’s go-private deal?
The risk is small, but not zero, and could grow if the fallout from new trade policies worsens, according to William Blair analysts.
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Nordstrom to cut Rack, Last Chance from loyalty points program
Instead, customers shopping at Nordstrom Rack can receive a 5% discount on eligible purchases with a Nordstrom credit card.
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Most consumers will pay 25% more for their favorite brands
Positive customer experiences, consistent product quality and long-term brand familiarity drive greater loyalty, a UserTesting study found.
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Column
The Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board
A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.
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Supergoop founder steps away from company
After two decades, Holly Thaggard has stepped back from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.
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Virtual try-on for bags reaches new heights: the shoulder
Wanna by Perfect Corp. used data on various body types, angles and lighting to create a hyperrealistic try-on experience for shoulder bags.
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Deep Dive
The complicated calculation of ending de minimis
While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.
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Billions of pretax healthcare funds go to waste each year. Retailers want to cash in.
Some Americans lack an understanding of what products might be eligible FSA or HSA purchases, leaving money on the table for beauty retailers and period-care brands.
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Estée Lauder revamps IT leadership with transformation in mind
The global cosmetics company recruited Brian Franz from investment firm State Street to be its first chief technology, data and analytics officer.
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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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Funko hires supply chain SVP
Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it implements tariff mitigation strategies.
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The Container Store lays off 2% of workforce, pauses capital projects
The retailer, which exited bankruptcy in the new year, is working on a turnaround with less debt and a more streamlined operation.
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How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers
From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.
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Tractor Supply debuts animal, pet pharmacy service
Tractor Supply Rx leverages the retailer’s acquisition of online pet pharmacy business Allivet as the company looks to scale its services in stores.
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Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs
The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.
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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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Capezio sold after more than a century of family ownership
Argand Partners said it plans to “modernize” the dancewear brand through licensing agreements and product innovation.
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Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden
The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.
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What troubles shoppers when searching online
Creating clear product landing pages that turn customer concerns into searchable content are key to help shoppers find what they’re looking for.
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Etsy to customers: Buy local, avoid tariffs
The global marketplace has advice for consumers and sellers alike, but warns that U.S. trade policy is sure to change again in coming days and weeks.