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Bed Bath & Beyond agrees to acquire The Container Store for $150M
Stores will rebrand as “The Container Store / Bed Bath and Beyond” and the Elfa and Closet Works units will anchor a home services division.
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QVC Group anticipates going concern warning
The owner of QVC and HSN has yet to file its 10-K and said there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue.
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Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping
The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.
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Home Depot sets sights on AI with CTO appointment
Franziska Bell will join the home improvement company to lead an AI-driven tech strategy that's focused on customer experience and operational efficiency.
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Ulta names chief strategy, growth officer
The beauty retailer promoted Kristin Wolf, who has worked at the company since 2019, to the C-suite position.
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Retail sales rise 5% in February
Consumers continued spending despite financial worries, though the report reflects an economy untouched by the Iran war and rising gas prices.
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Nike’s recovery taking longer than expected. Is patience running thin?
CEO Elliot Hill on Tuesday said the company is not satisfied, but that he’s confident in the direction.
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Why Amer Sports is all in on IT modernization
The parent company of Salomon and Arc’teryx will boost capital expenditures to $400 million amid ongoing infrastructure overhauls.
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Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades
As part of its supply chain modernization efforts, the retailer is replacing its legacy systems with AI-powered platforms.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail bankruptcies
A number of companies have experienced bankruptcies at the start of 2026, including Saks Global, Pat McGrath Cosmetics and Francesca’s.
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Aerosoles owner agrees to buy Allbirds for $39M
Sales plummeted last year and the direct-to-consumer footwear brand, which has never turned a profit, closed all full-price U.S. stores in Q1.
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Why Hollister made a music video instead of a traditional ad campaign
The Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brand teamed with singer-songwriter Gigi Perez to cover a Green Day classic as part of its largest summer campaign to date.
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New Balance partners with Kizik’s parent company for hands-free tech
The licensing deal with HandsFree Labs will bring slip-in sneakers to New Balance customers by next year.
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Macy’s introduces AI-powered shopping assistant
After an initial dark launch, Ask Macy’s helps users discover brands and receive personalized product recommendations.
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How Aerie is pushing back against AI content with Pamela Anderson
Chief marketer Stacey McCormick explains how the brand is spreading the word around its October pledge against using AI-generated bodies in its marketing.
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Consumers want associates to handle follow-up communication
Shoppers want personalized communication, but they want it to come directly from staff, which can in turn drive sales, an Endear study found.
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J. Jill sales decline continues amid tough economic backdrop
The apparel retailer is working to expand its customer base after a challenging holiday period, with Q4 sales dropping 3.1%.
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Deep DiveActivewear isn’t over. Everything’s just apparel now.
The lines between apparel, activewear and everything in between have only continued to blur. That isn’t a problem, except if the customer says it is.
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RH builds out global strategy with leadership appointments
David Stanchak rejoined as chief real estate and transformation officer, while Veronica Schnitzius was named chief manufacturing and sourcing officer.
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Ulta doubled store fulfillment capabilities in 2025
The beauty retailer grew its ship-from-store program to 1,000 stores in fiscal year 2025, while its fulfillment center footprint remained flat compared to 2024.
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Retail leaders on embracing AI: ‘We have to keep trying things’
The theme of Shoptalk Spring was “Retail in the Age of AI.” Executives had strong opinions on the matter.
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Marks & Spencer turns to Nordstrom stores for its fashion debut
The U.K. retailer, iconic at home but only vaguely known elsewhere, is looking to expand worldwide.
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Advent International acquires majority stake in Salt & Stone
Following the deal, which is expected to close next month, the body care brand’s current senior management will continue leading the company.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Gabe’s in search of top leadership and Home Depot’s latest acquisition
After avoiding bankruptcy, the off-pricer’s CEO and a few CFOs have left. Meanwhile, the home improvement retailer bought Mingledorff’s.
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Dollar General slashes 1,500 SKUs, boosts in-stocks
Further SKU reductions are on the horizon as the retailer prioritizes leaner inventories and a simpler supply chain.
