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Deep DiveHow 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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The Container Store chief merchant is out
Brooke Wagner was in the role for over a year and Chief Commercial Officer Martin Schumacher has assumed her duties.
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Gildan Activewear to buy HanesBrands for $2.2B
The deal would nearly double Gildan’s revenue, but there could be antitrust hurdles because both companies sell underwear, hosiery and shirts.
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Home Depot to close Missouri distribution center
The retailer will stock inventory at other facilities following the Oct. 26 closure, which impacts 61 employees.
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Dollar General taps Uber Eats to expand delivery
Customers can use the app to order food, beverages, personal care products, cleaning supplies and more from both the retailer and its Popshelf banner.
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Amazon brings same-day fresh grocery delivery to 1K cities and towns
The retailer will expand the service, which allows shoppers to buy perishable goods and nonfood products using a single online cart, to more than 2,300 locations by the end of 2025.
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Funko names Nike, Netflix exec CEO
Josh Simon, the third person serving in the top spot this year, joins following the company’s $41 million loss and 20% workforce reduction in Q2.
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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
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Poshmark co-founder steps away from CEO role
After 15 years at the helm, Manish Chandra will make way for an executive from Poshmark’s parent company to step into the position.
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Funko turns to layoffs, price increases to battle tariffs
The company swung to a $41 million loss in the second quarter and saw sales plummet 22%, but forecasts an upswing in the second half of the year.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods grows bets on sports content with in-house studio
Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios follows the retailer’s Emmy-winning documentary work and arrives as others invest in original programming.
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On raises full-year outlook, shrugs off tariff impact
Currency changes challenged the Swiss brand in Q2, but net sales still rose with direct to consumer leading the way.
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Indochino deepens partnership with Nordstrom
With five additional shop-in-shops slated to open in the department store’s locations, the concept will now be in 38 of Nordstrom’s stores.
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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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Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal
A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.
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Nordstrom brings on Nike for latest pop-up
The in-store effort at The Corner in the company's New York flagship will feature apparel geared toward runners.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: The ‘big shock’ at Crocs and a challenge for Dick’s Foot Locker deal
The foam footwear brand projects double-digit declines. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the FTC to “closely scrutinize” the merger.
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Grove Collaborative to review strategic options as Q2 revenue declines
The company will create a working group after a shareholder pushed for a review of strategic initiatives, including a possible sale.
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After 3 years of consistency, toy prices are on the rise
The industry is showing strength, as consumers are anticipating even higher prices, according to a Circana report.
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Why Claire’s is closing 700 US stores, mulling liquidation
If a buyer doesn’t come forward, and some analysts doubt any will, the retailer is prepared to wind down its operations in North America.
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Vendors say Saks Global not following through on overdue payments
CEO Marc Metrick in February acknowledged a backlog and promised outstanding invoices would be addressed beginning in July.
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Pinterest has ‘effectively become an AI-enabled shopping assistant,’ CEO says
The platform is focusing on AI-powered visual search and product discovery, leading to cumulative gains across the business, CEO Bill Ready said.
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Traffic to Simon malls is down along the US border, despite the weak dollar
Otherwise, visits to the REIT’s malls are up slightly compared to last year, CEO David Simon told analysts.
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Allbirds expects to lose some momentum in Q3, lowers full-year guidance
Tariffs and store closures are clouding the brand's progress, and a lot is riding on the fourth quarter.
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Tariffs will halve Under Armour’s profitability this year
The retailer now anticipates an additional $100 million in tariff-related costs, even as it works to mitigate the impact of the levies.
