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    Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025

    The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.

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    Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout

    Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year.

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    Five Below taps Forever 21 exec as CEO

    Retail vet Winnie Park will take the top spot. Meanwhile, the teen retailer increased its guidance.

  • Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

    Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

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    Chewy raises full-year guidance as it beats Q3 expectations

    The online pet retailer saw net sales increase nearly 5% driven by strength in its Autoship subscription service and nondescretionary categories.

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    David’s Bridal, Five Below among new DoorDash partners

    The additions are part of the on-demand delivery service’s plan to expand its retail offerings.

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    The Backroom: Amazon Haul and the state of retail

    Join Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.

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    Black Friday weekend shopping traffic exceeds NRF predictions

    More consumers made purchases during the five-day period than anticipated, and both stores and mobile shopping saw gains year over year.

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    Lender group completes acquisition of Tupperware’s assets

    Party Products LLC — made up of Stonehill Capital Management and Alden Global Capital — has acquired the company’s brand name and other assets.

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    Why Google Shopping turned holiday gift-giving into a game show

    A campaign around the friendly competition of gifting also includes ads with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, and Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.

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    Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery

    The e-commerce giant faces a lawsuit from the District’s attorney general, alleging that Prime members in two zip codes aren’t receiving promised benefits.

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    Facing Nike ‘softness,’ Foot Locker sales fall 1.4%

    CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer has made progress on its strategy, but was hurt by a more cautious consumer.

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    Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year

    While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.

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    Retrieved from Gymboree on Dec. 4, 2024.

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    Gymboree marks brick-and-mortar return with New Jersey store

    Parent company The Children’s Place is refocusing on its store portfolio, even as profit was cut nearly in half in Q3. 

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    Consumers have a new option as millions of packages are swiped from porches each year

    PorchPals is an insurance product that could shake up coverage for a problem that has only escalated with the growth of e-commerce.

  • Gatik's autonomous box trucks will move Georgia-Pacific shipments to 34 Sam's Club locations in the Dallas Fort-Worth area as part of a multi-year commercial partnership.
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    Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center

    Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.

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    Cyber Monday spending hits $13.3B: Adobe

    It remains the biggest online shopping day, but the five-day period starting on Thanksgiving brought in over $41 billion online.

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    Nearly 75% of baby boomers plan to use pay-later services this holiday season

    Consumers in that generation are often on fixed incomes and mindful of avoiding high-interest credit card debt, according to Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth.

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    Simon sees traffic bump during Black Friday weekend

    The mall company has bucked the trend of declining in-store traffic during the industry’s busiest shopping period.

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    Retrieved from Dick's Sporting Goods on November 26, 2024
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    Dick’s pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest

    The Texas-based campaign features Simone Biles, Dak Prescott and Chris Paul, and extends its geographic reach via social media.

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    Wolverine names Under Armour, Designer Brands vet as chief product officer

    Mike Maloney will lead product development, merchandise strategy and market expansion for the company’s Work Group.

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    Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024

    With deals all spread out and e-commerce surging even on Thanksgiving Day, the red-letter event seems to be losing its punch.

  • Counterfeit Gibson Les Paul guitars are displayed by U.S. Customs and Border protection officials at a news conference.
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    Federal agents seize 3K counterfeit Gibson guitars

    If the musical instruments were genuine, law enforcement and company officials said the guitars, which arrived via ocean freight, would be worth about $18 million.

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    Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs

    Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.

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    Over half of consumers turn to TikTok for gift inspiration

    Shoppers are seeking out videos of unboxing products, customer reviews and user experience to sway their purchasing decisions, per an MGH survey.