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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beauty leader Leonard Lauder dies at 92
The executive, who was chairman emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, joined the family business over sixty years ago and spearheaded many of its acquisitions.
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At Home blames bankruptcy on tariffs, consumer uncertainty
The private equity-owned company’s latest Chapter 11 filing comes at an awkward time for a retailer dependent on holiday sales for 40% of its revenue.
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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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Nuuly is dominating the apparel rental market
The company has more than double the number of active subscribers as Rent the Runway, its next-largest U.S. apparel subscription competitor, according to Wells Fargo analysts.
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5 years after US bankruptcy, Roots notches third quarter of sales growth
As part of a multiyear strategy, the Canadian brand is closing underperforming stores, upgrading its fleet and investing in marketing.
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Saks Global says it’s back on track with vendors, won’t close stores
The company told BMO Capital Markets it has mostly repaired supplier relationships, though luxury brands tell other analysts its ability to pay remains a top concern.
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Canada Goose prioritizes year-round relevance with second Haider Ackermann collection
The collection uses lightweight fabrics to reimagine classic cold weather styles and comes as the retailer looks to broaden its assortment.
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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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Chewy’s sales jump despite challenging economic environment
The pet e-commerce company reported a gross margin decline in Q1 but remained positive about its full-year outlook.
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Vera Bradley CEO, CFO to depart
The company, which posted a 24% net revenue decline in the first quarter, suspended guidance and announced the creation of a strategy and transformation committee.
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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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Deep DiveCheckout-free payments may yet rise
Rapidly advancing AI could let cashierless payment companies succeed where Grabango failed, industry insiders and observers say.
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Peloton names fourth chief marketing officer in 5 years
With past experience at Apple, Amazon and Netflix, Megan Imbres’ background aligns with how Peloton is looking to grow its business.
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Tree Hut gets a ‘grown-up’ sister brand
Bdy emphasizes high-quality, affordable products and uses skin care-inspired ingredients to address common concerns like dryness and uneven tone.
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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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Ashley’s new Las Vegas store is its largest in North America
The location boasts an 88,000-square-foot showroom and a 218,000 square-foot warehouse, and is meant to be a community hub.
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EBay takes live shopping on tour
The company will bring live shopping and collector-focused experiences to cities spanning the U.S. to showcase collectibles, luxury goods, sneakers and apparel.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks
The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.
