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  • CEO Michelle Gass wearing denim at Semafor World Economy event stage
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    Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values

    Michelle Gass took the stage at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the brand’s heritage and evolution.

  • David's Bridal debuts new Diamonds & Pearls concept
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    David’s Bridal brings wedding shopping to ChatGPT, Copilot

    In addition to integrating its assortment with the chatbots, the bridal retailer will audit its inventory to make it more suitable for AI shopping experiences.

  • A tree with pink flowers stands in the foreground while a Williams-Sonoma storefront stands in the background.
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    Williams-Sonoma names president of Rejuvenation

    In the role, longtime company veteran Aujsha Taylor will oversee the banner’s merchandising strategies, product innovation and growth initiatives.

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    Stanley 1913’s approach to product development through diversity

    Executive Graham Nearn spoke to Retail Dive about how Stanley is expanding its offerings as it grows into a global brand.

    Updated April 13, 2026
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    Nike’s innovation chief departs as leadership turnover continues

    Turnarounds rely on innovation cycles, and the abrupt departure of Tony Bignell could be another sign that the retail giant isn’t out of the woods, one analyst said.

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    Inflation surges most since 2022 as consumer sentiment hits record low

    Concern about inflationary harm from the Iran war flared across all demographic groups — by age, income and political affiliation.

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    Dollar General’s media network rolls out AI store audio program

    The discount retailer is bringing the in-store media offering to about 6,000 locations through a new partnership with QSIC.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Reebok returns to hockey, Nordstrom Local expands

    The athletics retailer is reentering the category through a deal with Wholesale Sports. Meanwhile, the department store is growing its footprint in California. 

  • Zendaya among a group of models wearing items from her first co-created collection with On
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    On, Zendaya launch first co-created collection

    The collection — which features tank tops, T-shirts, jackets, pants and more — comes to life through a marketing campaign directed by Spike Jonze.

  • Cars are parked in front of a store with "Mattress Firm" in red capital letters, against a bright blue sky.
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    Mattress Firm parent Somnigroup to buy one of its suppliers for $2.5B

    The all-stock transaction to acquire Leggett & Platt will bolster the mattress giant’s influence across the industry, analysts said Monday.

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    Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt

    The retailer will grow a direct-from-store shipping capability with its subsidiary as it chases lower costs, executives said.

  • A worker bring boxes of flowers into the Avianca Cargo Warehouse before they are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists.
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    CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

    The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

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    Richard Baker subpoenaed for communications with ex-Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick

    A committee of unsecured creditors says the Saks Global executive chairman has rebuffed requests for information as part of the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.

  • A single-story retail store with beige siding and a large yellow sign reading “Dollar General” above the entrance. Two parked cars and several electric scooters are visible in front of the building. A tall street sign with the same branding stands near the road.
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    Dollar General bets on beauty with savings event

    The discount retailer, which recently reported strong Q4 earnings results, is adding to a broader effort to become a beauty destination.

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    Wacoal America CEO retires

    Mitchell Kauffmann will remain on the intimates brand's board as an adviser and President James Wheatley was tapped as his successor.

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    Walmart to close Illinois fulfillment center

    Operations at the Matteson facility will be relocated to other NextGen facilities in Walmart’s fulfillment network, impacting 111 employees.

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    REI’s first full-time employee, longtime CEO Jim Whittaker dies

    Whittaker was REI’s second CEO and was also the first American to summit Mount Everest.

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    Andy Jassy defends Amazon’s $200B AI investment in letter to shareholders

    The e-commerce giant’s CEO noted the dominance of brick-and-mortar retail despite decades of disruption, but sees that as a massive opportunity.

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    The Home Depot’s Skelly gets an upgrade

    New features for the viral product include the ability to record modulating voice lines via an app, as the retailer drops its “Halfway to Halloween” collection. 

  • People walk beneath a sign for a Levi's clothing store.
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    Levi Strauss finance, growth chief set to retire with $3M severance

    Harmit Singh will remain until a successor is appointed, then serve as a special adviser through Nov. 30, the company said.

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    Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators owner

    The retailer intends to purchase most of F9 Brands' assets for about $150 million, which would help it develop a home services and improvement portfolio.

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    How Abercrombie & Fitch uses geofencing for customer feedback

    The retailer can better understand why customers did not purchase an item after an in-store visit and then share those signals with store managers.

  • A Levi's display inside of an Urban Outfitters store
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    Surprise wholesale strength lifts Levi’s in Q1

    Sales and margins beat expectations, thanks to growth across channels — and the ongoing popularity of denim worldwide.

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    The running list of major retail deals

    In the first quarter of 2026, Anta Sports took a minority stake in Puma, Bob’s Discount Furniture filed for an IPO and Aritzia bought Fred Segal.

    Updated April 7, 2026
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    Walmart alumni open POS test lab

    As retailers seek omnichannel sales solutions, a new vendor-neutral demonstration lab offers point-of-sale equipment evaluation.