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    The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

    The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

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    Smarter stores start behind the scenes

    AI technology has brought us closer than ever before to realizing the standard vision of “smart stores,” but the role it plays in that evolution isn’t what many picture.

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    Filings from QVC Group in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

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    QVC Group follows through on bankruptcy, readies itself for a new live-shopping era

    The Chapter 11 process applies only to U.S. entities and will be swift, as the company has a plan to drastically reduce its $6.6 billion debt.

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    Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive

    The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026.

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    Backcountry acquires Coalatree as it debuts brand incubator

    The retailer, which bought cycling company Velotech in September, is looking for more partnerships with up-and-coming brands.

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    CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

    The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said.

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    Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy

    The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.

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    Bath & Body Works pulls back on laundry offering

    CEO Daniel Heaf spoke at the Semafor World Economy summit about refocusing on core product categories and improving the online business.

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    For luxury retailers, value is a vibe

    Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.

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    QVC Group preps bankruptcy filing

    The television shopping network is buckling under billions in debt as losses pile up.

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    Are retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?

    The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.

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    Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit

    Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.

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    Vince expresses confidence in Saks Global, despite $6M bad debt expense

    The fashion company “took a hit” in Q4 due to the conglomerate, but is optimistic about the future. 

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    Inside American Eagle’s latest bet on Sydney Sweeney for its summer campaign

    Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details the next chapter of a tie-up that proved highly successful — and controversial — for the Gen Z denim retailer.

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    Millennials, Gen Zers warm up to AI shopping tools

    While younger shoppers are open to using the technology, consumers overall are wary of surveillance pricing, per a new report. 

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    Walmart to modernize Great Value private label design

    The consumer product assortment was launched 30-plus years ago, and its packaging has been the same for a decade.

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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.

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    Pacsun brings its PS Vintage program to stores

    Initially launching in 16 locations, the concept will offer customers thousands of secondhand apparel pieces, from hoodies to denim.

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    Rent the Runway turns to marketplace, other sideline businesses to stoke revenue

    The subscription site is also launching more than 30 new brands and expanding its “everyday” and “workwear” assortments.

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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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    J.C. Penney’s latest campaign highlights ballers on a budget

    The department store’s “Inside Lane” features five college and professional women's basketball players sporting everyday looks.

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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.

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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. 

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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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    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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    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.