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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
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Sponsored by WunderkindMarketing that thinks for itself: Why agentic AI is the new cornerstone of growth
Retail growth is accelerating, with AI that thinks, decides and acts faster than your team can.
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Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America
Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share, and sales in its largest market are slowing.
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NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays
The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.
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How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation
The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.
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Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics
The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.
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Sam’s Club offers temporary price cuts on 1K products
The retailer is dropping prices on select summer items through July 22 as its parent company, Walmart, warns tariffs could raise prices.
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May retail sales jump 5.2% as spending normalizes
A temporary pause on some tariffs pushed shoppers to pull forward purchases in March and April, but that behavior slowed in May.
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Tailored Brands taps former J.C. Penney merchant John Tighe as CEO
Peter Sachse will become executive chairman of the board as a result and said the planned succession is a hallmark of a strong organization.
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Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual
Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”
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Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?
When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.
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Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI
The chief executive officer told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.
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Hasbro cuts 3% of workforce
The toy company has been undergoing a turnaround effort, which includes a $1 billion cost-savings objective.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts
The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.
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JD Sports opens Las Vegas flagship
The nearly 29,000-square-foot location builds on the retailer’s plans to expand its presence in the North American market.
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TikTok Shop debuts live price match as it readies for summer deals
As the e-commerce platform and live shopping take off, and a ban remains in limbo, sales on TikTok Shop have more than doubled compared to last year.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail deals
In May alone, Andie made its first acquisition, E.l.f Beauty snapped up Rhode and Skechers went private.
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Pinterest tests AI to curate collages for advertisers
The social media platform is working with Macy's on its auto collages pilot which aims to help brands better curate shoppable content.
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Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location
The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.
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How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team
Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.
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Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’
The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.
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Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts
The nearly 3 million square-foot-facility features hundreds of robots equipped to lift up to 1,500 pounds each.
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Off-price domination continues as department stores yield more share
Sales, profits and margins have been stronger at off-pricers, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a UBS report this week.
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Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days
The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.
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Mattel brings AI to the toy box with OpenAI partnership
The toy company and AI powerhouse will announce their first product together later this year.
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Deep DiveCheckout-free payments may yet rise
Rapidly advancing AI could let cashierless payment companies succeed where Grabango failed, industry insiders and observers say.
