A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

A Shark Tank startup, skin care brand and local retailer share their stories of navigating changes with packaging suppliers.

Amazon to cut 14K roles in effort to stay ‘nimble’

The company is betting AI will change its workforce needs and leaning into job cuts as a way to simplify its organizational structure.

Wayfair invests in AI to power its customer experience push

The retailer is using the technology in its product image carousels, search engine and contact center operations.

Carter’s to lay off 300, close more stores as tariffs decimate profits

The children’s apparel retailer, already chasing profitability before new import duties, will close 150 locations in North America over the next three years.

Puma taps long-time Nike vet to head global retail

Ronald Reijmers also comes with senior leadership experience at Adidas and Gymshark, and will oversee Puma’s full-price and outlet stores globally.

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon hikes fulfillment fees and retailers list AI as a risk factor

The e-commerce giant will increase fees for third-party sellers next year and a growing number of retailers are pointing to AI concerns in their 10-Ks.

Gymshark signs Dick’s Sporting Goods as first US wholesale partner

The U.K.-based athletic brand is now available at 12 of the retailer’s House of Sport stores. 

State AI rules trigger rising small business angst

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents said they were worried about potential compliance and litigation costs related to state laws on privacy, AI and technology.

More pressure for US consumers as most states warn food assistance could dry up next month

Grocery stores will be directly affected, but discretionary spending will also take a hit if consumers can’t feed their families, analysts warned this week.

Wayfair CEO says tariffs have yet to impact shopper behavior

Aside from a "short-lived" pull forward of certain purchases, the home retailer said it hasn't seen substantial changes to customers’ habits.

True Religion targets women, college sports fans in holiday campaign

The brand doubles down on the growing intersection of fashion and sports in its first holiday campaign since being acquired earlier this year.

Target needs a win. Will the holidays deliver?

The retailer is emphasizing exclusive merchandising and affordability this season as part of a long-term effort to regain growth.

Walmart debuts 2 Black Friday events

The mass retailer will hold multiple deals events in November as it markets its value to price-weary consumers.

At Home exits bankruptcy with nearly $2B in debt eliminated, most stores open

The furniture retailer is now owned by a group of lenders, which is providing $500 million in new financing to support a turnaround.

Half of shoppers plan to use BNPL this holiday season

Affordability and budget control are the top reasons U.S. consumers are using buy now, pay later services, according to a PayPal survey. 

‘A cultural shift’: Dollar Tree’s CEO on tech, AI adoption

The discount retailer during its investor day discussed how AI has helped hiring efforts, all while some analysts questioned its pricing strategy.

Build-A-Bear brings on digital exec from Lego

The company named Carmen Flores the senior vice president of e-commerce and digital experiences.

Target cuts 1,800 jobs in what it deems ‘a necessary step’

The mass merchant is laying off 1,000 corporate employees and cutting hundreds of open positions, though store and supply chain roles will be spared.

Want to make a good impression online this holiday? Be reliable

The holidays are not the time to test exciting new innovations, experts say, but a good first impression can win customers long term.

Amazon links up with USPS for doorstep returns

Pickups from the Postal Service have been available for some customers since this summer, per the e-commerce giant.

Amazon’s latest AI tool wants to help you decide between products

Help Me Decide suggests the right product for a customer’s needs based on their browsing activity, searches, shopping history and preferences.

Saks Global merchant jumps to Bloomingdale’s

James Newell is the latest executive to leave the luxury conglomerate, which is working to capture synergies from its Saks-Neiman tie-up.

Amazon celebrates holiday beauty event with flash sales, livestreaming

The annual event will see sales of up to 40% off as the e-commerce giant continues to gain market share in the category.

Walmart adding RFID tech to fresh categories

The retailer worked with Avery Dennison on developing the solution in an effort to minimize food waste and improve inventory management.

Walmart taps Stadium Goods for marketplace expansion

The mass retailer announced that exclusive sneaker styles from the collectibles resale company are now available ahead of the holidays.