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    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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    Stripe’s slower view of agentic commerce

    The processing giant, like some other digital commerce specialists, sees agent-enabled shopping evolving at a measured pace.

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    Kohl’s launches apparel brand geared toward teens and tweens

    The private label, dubbed Sea and Skye, includes basics, fleece and graphic T-shirts, as well as dressier styles.

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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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    Claire’s taps Walmart, Macy’s vet as merchandising chief

    Jillian Cueff is tasked with ensuring the accessories brand remains relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha — and their millennial parents.

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    Chewy names CFO

    Chris Deppe, who has been with the pet company since 2022, was named to the position after an extensive search. 

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    The 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.

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    Home Depot launches real-time delivery tracking for large items

    Handheld devices used by drivers enabled the new feature for shipments of bulkier goods like appliances and lumber.

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    EBay cuts 6% of staff, axes 800 roles

    The marketplace giant, which beat expectations in Q4, said it will continue to hire in certain priority areas.

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    The Backroom: Walmart and Target are not the same

    The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.

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    Saks Global says nearly 400 vendors have resumed shipments

    The company said it has resolved most objections to its bankruptcy financing, but some suppliers remain wary.

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    Premium toys drive US toy market rebound

    Shoppers have turned away from more affordable options in favor of toys at higher price points, according to Circana.

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    Will Gap’s new loyalty program meet the moment?

    Special perks are not enough anymore, especially for a brand attempting to regain a place in the cultural conversation.

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    Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data

    Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. 

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    Shoe Carnival CEO exits

    Mark Worden has also resigned from the company’s board. Meanwhile, former CEO Cliff Sifford will step into the top role on an interim basis. 

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    The fractured, fragile US consumer

    There are various reasons why spending in the U.S. remains strong despite low consumer confidence, and it’s not just about having higher incomes.

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    Warby Parker posts first annual net income

    The eyewear brand is expanding its footprint, releasing new collections and preparing for the upcoming launch of its AI glasses with Google and Samsung.

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    Walmart sees speed and convenience boosting trust in its AI agent

    Half of the retailer’s app users have interacted with Sparky, Walmart's David Guggina said. The average order value for users of the AI agent is higher, too.

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    New tariffs, same uncertainty for retailers

    The Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling could benefit the retail industry through refunds, but the timing is unclear and new Section 122 levies could dampen those gains.

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    Article, Klarna partner to let shoppers pay over time

    The DTC furniture company is offering online shoppers in the U.S. and Canada BNPL options for big-ticket purchases. 

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    Lowe’s cuts jobs, issues cautious guidance amid sector pressures

    Despite better-than-expected revenue, CEO Marvin Ellison said “consumers are reluctant to make significant investments in their homes” right now.

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    The Weekly Closeout: New Balance hits record sales in 2025, Chinese Laundry acquired

    The sportswear brand brought in $9.2 billion in annual sales, while the apparel company and its sibling brands were added to Gordon Brothers’ portfolio.

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    Walmart: Supply chain spending set to ‘peak’ next 2 years, CEO says

    The retail giant is continuing to automate regional distribution centers across the U.S. and starting to deploy technological improvements internationally.

  • Two side-by-side shots of Chappell Roan, one in natural makeup and one in stage makeup.
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    MAC Cosmetics to enter Sephora US

    As part of a broader strategy from parent company Estée Lauder to expand distribution channels, the beauty brand is moving into Sephora’s stand-alone locations as well as Sephora at Kohl’s stores.

  • A customer shops inside a Target store.
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    Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?

    Additional labor hours could help the mass merchant overcome some in-store challenges like poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.