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Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?
The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.
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Target struggles with turnaround as Q2 sales drop
The retailer needs to move "much faster," incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke said Wednesday. “I know we're not realizing our full potential right now.”
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Walmart Realm adds new digital storefronts to woo Gen Z, Gen Alpha
The immersive shopping experiences blend content and commerce to facilitate product discovery.
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Target and Ulta’s ‘conscious uncoupling’
A shop-in-shop deal ends as both companies get back to retail basics. Analysts weigh in on the move while Bank of America downgraded Target.
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Abercrombie Kids adds Nordstrom, Dick’s Sporting Goods as wholesale partners
The children's brand, also available at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, is expanding its wholesale operation to reach more shoppers worldwide.
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Claire’s strikes $140M private equity takeover deal, pauses store liquidations
The bankrupt tween accessories retailer had plans to shutter at least 700 stores — possibly twice that — and now most will remain open.
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July retail sales rise 6%, but growth slows
Last month’s results are a solid start to the next half of the year, analysts say.
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Levi’s brings on chief supply chain officer from Victoria’s Secret
Chris Callieri will start in September, reporting directly to CEO Michelle Gass.
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Gap dances with Katseye to ‘Milkshake’ for denim-focused fall campaign
“Better in Denim” nods to the early aughts and return of low-rise denim and will span social media, in-store, influencer partnerships and more.
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Column
The Weekly Closeout: Walmart settles $5.6M lawsuit, Target drops Halloween assortment
The consumer protection lawsuit alleged the mass retailer overcharged customers, while products from Target's spooky collection start at $1.
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Kohl’s adds CTO to its tech leadership lineup
The retailer brought in former Nike and J.Crew executive Steven Dee to lead all technology and information platforms.
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Ace Hardware launches retail media network
RedVest Media gives participating brand partners a targeted approach to advertising through onsite premium ads, in-store signage and more.
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Google makes payments play
The search giant has locked arms with Wise, Klarna and others to improve and expand its payments services, including in remittances and e-commerce.
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Ebay builds out suite of tech tools for sellers
With a number of new tools, the e-commerce giant is helping sellers simplify cost tracking and respond to messages. Ebay will even give sellers automated feedback.
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Target CEO Brian Cornell to exit
The executive shaped the mass retailer’s reputation and performance for over a decade. He will be succeeded by COO Michael Fiddelke.
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As The Container Store cracks down, vendors wonder about its future
Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher recently told suppliers their margins have been “artificially high” and warned that “those days are over.”
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Adore Me founder out at Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Now leading the brand is Christine Vellani, who has worked in merchandising and new business at the lingerie giant for nearly six years.
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Best Buy doubles assortment with marketplace launch
The retailer is adding and expanding categories via third-party sellers, from seasonal decor to musical instruments, and will allow shoppers to return purchases in store.
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Deep Dive
How to win back-to-school marketing as American Eagle’s big bet blows up
Though spending forecasts are bleak, value-focused messaging and smart social media plays could help brands transcend the turbulence.
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Home Depot sales up nearly 5% in Q2, reaffirms full-year outlook
The home improvement retailer notched a 1% comp sales gain, below analysts’ estimates, as consumers take on fewer large discretionary projects.
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Knix makes a bigger play for the US market with New York store opening
The SoHo location will feature bra bars, as well as a selection of the brand’s underwear, activewear and its teen brand, Kt by Knix.
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5 of retail’s most impactful deals in 2025
From Skechers selling itself to numerous moves in the Beyond Inc. saga, here’s a look at the top deals during the first half of the year.
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Active footwear a bright spot in the first half of the year
Nevertheless, a Circana report found U.S. footwear sales fell 1% from January to June, with the fashion and outdoor categories leading the declines.
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Beyond rebrands to Bed Bath & Beyond
The parent company is taking on the name of one its brands at a corporate level and changing its trading symbol back to BBBY.
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Mattress Firm president takes CEO reins
Now part of Somnigroup International following a merger with Tempur Sealy, the retailer is attracting DTC brands instead of losing share to them.