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Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.
The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.
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Sponsored by RoktAs AI compresses the shopping journey, retail media faces a new pressure point
As AI changes the path to purchase, retailers are turning to the transaction moment to drive performance. A new framework outlines how to capture that shift.
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Olaplex to be acquired by Germany’s Henkel for $1.4B
Through the deal, Olaplex will be focused on “accelerating our product innovation, expanding our reach and continuing to deliver results,” CEO Amanda Baldwin said.
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Bed Bath & Beyond preps for Elfa expansion
After a recent acquisition announcement, the company sees the modular storage and organization brand as one of its most important growth engines.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Converse drags down Nike, Wacoal acquires Glamorise
The sneaker brand’s sales fell more than 30% in the latest quarter, and the deal with Glamorise is aimed at strengthening Wacoal’s U.S. position.
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Andie debuts Target swimwear collection
The DTC brand launched a limited-edition collection with 49 styles, which are available through the mass retailer's website and in stores.
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Bed Bath & Beyond CFO jumps to Sally Beauty
Adrianne Lee, most recently president and chief financial officer at the home goods conglomerate, will replace Marlo Cormier later this month.
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‘The era of link in bio is finally over’: Meta
The company is testing product tagging for eligible creators on Instagram Reels across five markets.
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Michaels partners with Jonathan Adler on collection
The assortment, available online and in-store, includes craft kits, home decor, entertaining essentials and more.
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Gap feels confident about inventory levels, tariff mitigation
The retailer remains focused on what it calls “stringent” and "disciplined" inventory practices.
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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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Hasbro opens distribution hub to cut costs, speed deliveries
The Georgia facility will shrink the toymaker’s logistics network while adding resilience and efficiencies.
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US resale market expected to surpass $78B by 2030
The U.S. secondhand market last year grew nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market, according to ThredUp’s latest report.
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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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Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment
The increase, averaging 7 cents per unit for U.S. Fulfillment by Amazon services, comes as supply chains grapple with fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
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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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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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Belk introduces BeautySpace shop-in-shops to select stores
The collaboration will feature brands like IGK, Oak Essentials and Malin + Goetz in stores, with a broader assortment available online.
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Saks Global snags $500M in financing, expects to exit bankruptcy this summer
The luxury department store retailer has boosted inventory receipts, with more than 650 brands shipping merchandise, up from 500 a month ago.
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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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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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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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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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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.
