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Will Gap’s new loyalty program meet the moment?
Special perks are not enough anymore, especially for a brand attempting to regain a place in the cultural conversation.
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Sponsored by DataXstreamFixing the foundation: Why modern retail needs real-time order management
Is broken order management costing you sales? Learn how retail leaders are fixing it.
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Lowe’s cuts jobs, issues cautious guidance amid sector pressures
Despite better-than-expected revenue, CEO Marvin Ellison said “consumers are reluctant to make significant investments in their homes” right now.
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Walmart: Supply chain spending set to ‘peak’ next 2 years, CEO says
The retail giant is continuing to automate regional distribution centers across the U.S. and starting to deploy technological improvements internationally.
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MAC Cosmetics to enter Sephora US
As part of a broader strategy from parent company Estée Lauder to expand distribution channels, the beauty brand is moving into Sephora’s stand-alone locations as well as Sephora at Kohl’s stores.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. eyes a return to growth this year
While revenue declined 25% last year, the home retailer sees sales growing in 2026 as it invests in home services beyond retail.
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Home Depot beats Q4 expectations even as housing market remains challenged
While larger discretionary projects remain under pressure, the retailer comped positively in eight of its 16 merchandising departments.
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Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
The fractured, fragile US consumer
There are various reasons why spending in the U.S. remains strong despite low consumer confidence, and it’s not just about having higher incomes.
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Fragrance brand Scents Unearth’d launches exclusively at Target
The brand’s five scents highlight cultures and ingredients from around the world and are available on Target’s website and in stores nationwide.
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Dillard’s holds steady at the holidays
The department store is gaining share from new customers, which could make up for some weaknesses, according to data from Placer.ai.
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New tariffs, same uncertainty for retailers
The Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling could benefit the retail industry through refunds, but the timing is unclear and new Section 122 levies could dampen those gains.
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US e-commerce sales to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030
Though shoppers are projected to spend more online, over 70% of retail sales will still come from stores, according to a Forrester report.
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De minimis still shelved after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
President Donald Trump reaffirmed the trade tool's suspension and adjusted postal duty rates to match a new global tariff in an executive order Friday.
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Outdoor Voices brings spring collection to Sam’s Club
A limited-edition assortment includes boys’ and girls’ products and is priced lower than the apparel brand’s core offering.
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Kohl’s turnaround could take a while
In an update to its turnaround, the department store provided few details but emphasized it’s taking a “multiyear approach.”
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: New Balance hits record sales in 2025, Chinese Laundry acquired
The sportswear brand brought in $9.2 billion in annual sales, while the apparel company and its sibling brands were added to Gordon Brothers’ portfolio.
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Target expands Levi’s denim to 150 additional stores
The mass retailer will sell Levi’s at over 1,000 locations by the end of 2026, feeding into a new merchandising strategy under CEO Michael Fiddelke.
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Bath & Body Works launches on Amazon
Up to $80 million in gray market sales were already occurring on the platform, CEO Daniel Heaf said. An official U.S. storefront is a way to reignite the brand.
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Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?
Additional labor hours could help the mass merchant overcome some in-store challenges like poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.
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Walmart grocery penetration reaches record-breaking 72%
This significant uptick and the overall momentum of mass retailers and dollar stores are fueled by ongoing financial insecurity among U.S. shoppers, according to a new report.
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Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
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6 brands to watch in 2026
From Mango to Cyklar, legacy and emerging brands alike are leaning on physical retail to win over customers.
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Home Depot alum takes Yeti CFO seat
Retail veteran Scott Bomar joins the Austin, Texas-based company as it looks to accelerate international sales momentum.
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Walgreens to lay off hundreds of employees
The drugstore retailer said it was simplifying its organization to speed up decision making in a move impacting at least 600 workers.
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As 2026 kicks off, these retailers are vulnerable to bankruptcy
As the industry enters another year marked by tariffs and falling consumer sentiment, retailers including J. Crew and Guitar Center face risks.
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Aritzia snaps up Fred Segal
The fashion company acquired the brand and leased the Fred Segal flagship store in Los Angeles, with an eye toward renovation.
