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January retail sales grew nearly 6%
A weak housing market and pullback in discretionary spending sent sales down at home furnishing retailers and department stores.
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Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring
The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.
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Costco ties digital personalization to $470M in sales growth
Personalized product recommendation carousels and modernized display pages are driving e-commerce sales and traffic, CFO Gary Millerchip said.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Levi’s closes Dockers sale and Chip Wilson escalates Lululemon battle
The jeans maker has officially handed over its khaki label to Authentic Brands Group. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder strikes again.
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All Eddie Bauer stores to close after failure to find a buyer
The entity running the brand’s locations, which licenses the intellectual property from Authentic Brands Group, filed for bankruptcy last month.
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Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers
CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday that the warehouse club retailer is committed to returning any potential refunds to its customers through “lower prices and better values.”
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This obscure legal clause is holding back US malls. Simon Property Group got Saks Global to forfeit it.
What are reciprocal easement agreements and how did Simon accomplish what most shopping centers can only dream of?
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Gap revival crystallizes as sales jump 8% in Q4
The brand also notched its eighth straight comp rise. Tariffs eroded Gap Inc.’s margins and profits, though, and Athleta sales tanked again.
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Victoria’s Secret & Co. ends Adore Me subscription offering
The intimates company also initiated a strategic review of the personal styling service DailyLook, which it acquired through the Adore Me transaction.
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The dark side of personalization
“If you can’t explain it to the customer… then you should not be personalizing,” Qualtrics’ Isabelle Zdatny said.
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Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order
The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.
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‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO
The retailer unveiled its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes an additional $1 billion operational investment and revamps of some private labels.
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How The Children’s Place embraces modern parenting with new brand platform
The retailer’s “It’s a Yes Day” platform began rolling out this month across digital, social and e-commerce channels and includes creator partnerships.
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Roots begins strategic review, including possible sale
The Canadian outdoor apparel company is considering a range of alternatives as it continues to execute its current business plan.
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Adidas extends CEO’s contract amid record revenues
Bjørn Gulden has made “tremendous operational and financial progress," according to the board. The retailer’s 2025 revenue reached 24.8 billion euros.
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Courtesy of Brooks Brothers
How Brooks Brothers is refreshing the oldest apparel brand in the US
Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at Catalyst Brands, details how the “Make It Yours” campaign transforms the brand’s positioning.
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Foot Locker exec jumps to REI
Kim Waldmann is now chief commercial officer at the outdoor retailer, which also just brought on former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario to its board.
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Courtesy of The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army launches first digital thrift store on Roblox
“Thrift Score” is a shoppable digital environment — and a way to engage Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.
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Courtesy of Coach
How Coach cocreated a campaign with Gen Z communities around the world
Chief Marketing Officer Joon Silverstein explains how “Explore Your Story” demonstrates the luxury brand’s embrace of social-first marketing.
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Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s comeback hitting a plateau?
The apparel retailer is monitoring disruptions from tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as it contemplates growth opportunities.
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Bath & Body Works wants to transform from a specialty retailer to a ‘premier global brand’
Sales were down in Q4 and are forecast to be down in 2026. But, the company has a transformation plan to meet customers where they are.
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Retail brands want their tariff money back
Allbirds, On and more have filed lawsuits after the latest turn in the tariff landscape, though the industry is slowly becoming “desensitized” to trade volatility.
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Target’s earnings lag in the holiday quarter
The retailer's net sales declined again, with drops across multiple merchandise categories. However, Target expects gains during fiscal 2026 and tapped a chief brand officer.
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Walmart expands digital shelf labels to all US stores
By the end of this year, all locations will feature the tags, which help associates change prices, restock items and fulfill online orders quicker.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Walmart agrees to $100M FTC settlement and Puma posts double-digit declines
The government agency alleges that the big-box retailer deceived delivery drivers regarding their pay, while the athletic brand’s net sales fell 27% in Q4.
