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J. Peterman appears to have folded
The quirky catalog retailer, made famous by “Seinfeld,” has stopped taking orders and faces allegations of violating Ohio consumer laws.
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AI isn't replacing EDI. It's fixing the maintenance overhead that has always made it expensive.
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Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.
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Amazon’s ad auction surcharges secretly bilked brands of billions, FTC alleges
Internal documents indicate Amazon knew its practices could damage advertiser trust, but Amazon says the FTC doesn’t understand the business.
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Deep DiveInside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail
A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.
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Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations
The company expects to reduce out-of-stocks and improve the omnichannel experience for customers through a unified inventory management system, CEO Jim Boscov said.
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Kohl’s names Walmart fashion alum as chief merchant
Ryan Waymire, who has also had merchandising roles at Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon and Target, will replace Nick Jones.
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Kohl’s unites marketing, digital under new chief customer officer role
The position combines media, loyalty, digital commerce and other functions under one title. Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond will depart the company.
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Williams-Sonoma AI assistants drive customer engagement — and conversions
Customers who use Olive, Williams Sonoma’s AI agent, convert at three times a higher rate than those who do not.
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The Home Depot extends AI assistance in local stores
The retailer expanded its AI shopping assistant, Magic Apron, to include localized store knowledge to help customers quickly find items, ask product-specific questions and get project advice.
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Dollar Shave Club acquires body care brand Truly Beauty
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both brands will retain their distinct identities as Truly Beauty markets to a different customer base.
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Target bets on ’90s nostalgia with exclusive Delia’s collection
The assortment offers a fresh take on the brand’s vintage style and includes a version of its famous catalog.
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Nuuly drives Urban Outfitters’ record second-quarter revenue
The subscription rental service increased its average active subscriber count by more than 30% and posted $179 million in net sales.
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Macy’s names senior vice president of creative, production
The retailer is bringing back former staffer Maya Dukes to lead its creative strategy as it executes on its Bold New Chapter strategy.
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Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant
Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.
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Nike names Walmart vet as commercial chief, months after cutting role
Jane Ewing joins the company next month and will be “vital” to strengthening connections across the organization, CEO Elliott Hill said.
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Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Arc’teryx vet heads to Helly Hansen, Avon North America to be acquired
Kontoor Brands tapped C.J. King to lead Helly Hansen’s North American sports division, while Regent’s deal reunites the beauty company with Avon International.
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Dollar stores gain as Americans stretch budgets
Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported second quarter increases in average ticket and traffic amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop.
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Ulta leans into exclusivity amid Target Beauty Studio competition
The specialty retailer reported strong Q2 sales and raised its full-year guidance, though makeup comps were nearly flat compared to last year.
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USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
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Old Navy chief out as sales falter again
The Gap brand, which lost its luster and was stuck in the doldrums for years, has become the “star of the show” at Gap Inc.
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Podcast
The Backroom: A sit-down with Ron Johnson
The retail veteran shares his journey with Apple, the infamous stint with J.C. Penney and more ahead of the release of his memoir, “Shop Different.”
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Build-A-Bear fires chief growth officer as earnings fall flat
The company's summer trend merchandise didn’t resonate with customers and wholesale progressed slower than expected.
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Burlington CEO calls using tariff refunds to cut prices ‘the right thing to do’
Michael O’Sullivan expects discounts to be widespread in the second half of the year, so lower prices will help struggling customers and protect market share, he told analysts Thursday.
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Sur La Table launches peer-to-peer marketplace
The kitchenware retailer is partnering with resale technology platform Archive to power its Second Servings venture.
