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    Consumers are down, yet retail sales keep going up. How long can this last?

    Retailers wrapped up the first quarter with another healthy boost in March. 

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    Unified commerce: Why it’s the next evolution of retail

    The future of retail isn’t just AI; it’s AI that executes. Learn why unified commerce is the key.

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    Lululemon names Nike vet Heidi O’Neill CEO

    The executive, who spent almost 30 years at Nike, will take over the top spot in September following Calvin McDonald’s exit earlier this year.

    Updated April 22, 2026
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    Ulta Beauty, Google partner on AI-powered shopping experiences

    The beauty retailer has launched Ulta AI, a shopping assistant available on its website that soon will roll out to its app. 

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    EBay closes San Francisco office

    The marketplace giant also eliminated 800 roles earlier this year as it refocuses its operations on fashion, peer-to-peer sales and resale.

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    Amazon allegedly pushed vendors to set higher prices at Target, Walmart

    California's attorney general office claims the e-commerce giant worked with brands, including Levi’s and Hanes, to raise prices on products on competitor websites.

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    Home Depot adds AI phone agents to field store calls

    The home improvement retailer saw significant time savings in a 50-store pilot and plans to expand the system to all U.S. stores during the coming year.

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    Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down as sales stagnate

    Jason Bonfig will succeed her on Oct. 31. He currently leads the retailer's ads and marketplace businesses as chief customer, product and fulfillment officer.

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    Men’s Wearhouse owner aims to rejoin the stock market

    Tailored Brands struggled even after its 2020 bankruptcy as the menswear specialist grappled with the pandemic and changing consumer habits.

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    Party City launches inside 700 Staples stores

    The effort, which includes a selection of balloons and decor, will expand to additional Staples locations by the end of the year. 

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    Tax refunds lift up retail sales over 8% in March

    Most categories notched gains – even department stores – though some of the growth is due to inflation.

    Updated April 21, 2026
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    Amazon brings back summer beauty event

    The sale, which kicks off Monday and runs through May 10, features deals on brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Biodance, Dyson and Estée Lauder. 

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    Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization

    Matt Lucas will guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, while Kyle Gorman was promoted to vice president of distribution.

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    Primark to be spun off into stand-alone company

    Parent company Associated British Foods plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027.

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    Lululemon launches e-commerce in Mexico, expands brick-and-mortar presence

    The company will open eight stores in the country this year, as it continues to push its international operations. 

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    Why Allbirds is eating crow

    The DTC footwear brand may have overestimated its customers’ appreciation for sustainability, and underappreciated their desire for fashion.

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    Richard Baker claps back, moves to quash subpoena in Saks Global bankruptcy case

    The retailer’s former executive chairman said he’s been locked out of his company email and doesn’t have all the details a group of creditors is seeking.

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    Vuori taps Rothy’s exec for first product chief

    Heather Archibald, who has also held roles at RH and Gap Inc., will oversee design, merchandising and sourcing for the brand.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

    The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

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    Target to open 6 new stores in May

    The mass retailer is leaning into larger store footprints, with most of the new locations topping its average square footage. 

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    Uber Eats launches retail returns

    The delivery company wants to solve one of the biggest pain points in retail, and is starting with companies like Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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    For luxury retailers, value is a vibe

    Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.

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    Kendra Scott eyes expansion with first business chief

    Adrienne Gernand, a veteran of Gap Inc., will be responsible for expanding the brand’s assortment and global reach.

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    Home Depot eyes same-day, next-day delivery site in New York

    The potential distribution center in Yaphank, which the retailer is seeking a tax break for, would be part of its wider supply chain investment strategy.

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    Are retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?

    The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.

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    Filings from QVC Group in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

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    QVC Group follows through on bankruptcy, readies itself for a new live-shopping era

    The Chapter 11 process applies only to U.S. entities and will be swift, as the company has a plan to drastically reduce its $6.6 billion debt.