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    Inside Walmart’s creator-driven social commerce playbook

    The retail giant’s head of content, influencer and commerce shared its social principles and details about its Walmart Creator program.

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    Sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions

    What’s next for retail: Technology, transparency and total opportunity

    Smarter stores, seamless experiences, and AI-driven innovation are redefining retail. Are you ready to lead the way?

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    Mattel chief commercial officer to exit

    Steve Totzke will stay with the company through the end of the year in an advisory role. Meanwhile, Sanjay Luthra has been appointed to his position. 

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    Kohl’s spotlights Tek Gear private label at a tough time for activewear

    The struggling department store has tapped soccer star Carli Lloyd to help market what it says has been one of its best-performing owned brands.

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    Brooks chief marketer on shaping a global brand vision, with help from Cynthia Erivo

    The “Wicked” and “Dracula” star anchors a new campaign tied to her training for the London Marathon, which is part of a larger global push from Brooks. 

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    Foot Locker partners with DoorDash for on-demand delivery

    The deal is among the latest between a retailer and the delivery platform, which says over a third of its active monthly users shop retail and grocery categories.

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    Staples appoints chief growth officer

    The office supply retailer promoted Chris Powers to the C-suite position as it aims to drive sustainable growth.

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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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    Walmart launches La Roche-Posay in stores

    Pharmacists at the big-box retailer will serve as specialized skin care advisers to customers through the partnership. 

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    Amazon, USPS reach scaled-back delivery deal

    The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters first reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.

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    The 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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    Dollar Shave Club swipes at competition in first women’s grooming push

    CEO Larry Bodner calls the company’s new line “anti-Venus, anti-Billie, anti-Flamingo” and an antidote to “pink, sparkly, frilly” products pitched to women.

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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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    ‘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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    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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    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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    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.

    Updated April 1, 2026
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    The 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. 

    Updated Nov. 25, 2025
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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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    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.

  • Pamela Anderson poses on set for Aerie's "100% Aerie Real" campaign.
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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.