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Saks Global to shutter 9 full-line stores
Saks Fifth Avenue is taking the brunt of the plans, with eight stores on the list. The company told a bankruptcy court further closures may be necessary.
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Sponsored by Tata CommunicationsThe imperatives redefining the retail experience
How retail CIOs should manage speed, scale and experience in an always-on world.
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Altar’d State owner bids $7M on Francesca’s IP
Stand Out For Good, which operates the faith-based retailer, has emerged as the stalking horse bidder in Francesca's latest Chapter 11 case.
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Nordstrom enlists luxury brands for 125th anniversary celebration
The department store is celebrating the whole year, with activations from the likes of Chanel and Christian Louboutin, limited-edition products and an even bigger Anniversary Sale.
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December retail sales rise over 4% amid careful consumer spending
Department stores didn’t get much of a lift from the season as tariff-related price hikes sent shoppers out early and toward discounters.
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Target names COO, chief merchant
CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.
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How AI commerce threatens eBay, Amazon
Agentic robots that shop and pay without human involvement could render marketplaces obsolete – and major retailers are responding.
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American Eagle offers creators rewards to keep content flowing
The AE Creator Community is anchored on a rewards system that incentivizes creators to participate in regular challenges around content sharing.
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Fewer consumers are shopping online on a daily basis
The number of consumers who turn to e-commerce daily has declined 12 percentage points from last year, with in-store shoppers on the rise.
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Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection
The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process.
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Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon
The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.
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Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO
Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.
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Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll
The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting "significantly" more investment into store labor and hours.
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap
Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone.
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Brooks Running revenue up 16% in 2025
The retailer posted its ninth consecutive year of growth and took the No. 1 market position in performance running footwear at U.S. specialty retail in Q4.
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Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again
The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.
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Top retail conferences in 2026
These events will cover the topics that are top of mind for executives, including AI, customer behavior and technology.
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Lulus expands to all Nordstrom stores
The move comes after the fashion brand extended its wholesale presence in Urban Outfitters and Dillard’s.
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Anta plots first US flagship
Located in California’s Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s “brand hub” and comes just days after its parent company bought a stake in Puma.
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What to watch in retail in 2026
From the trajectory of the department store segment to the rise of generative AI, here’s what Retail Dive is keeping an eye on this year.
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada
Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.
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Ulta Beauty taps women athletes for marketing push
The retailer teamed up with six athletes for its Ulta Beauty Roster as a way to show the “transformative power of both sport and beauty.”
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Podcast
The Backroom: Saks Global and the bankruptcy that everyone saw coming
The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.
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Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce
Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.
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Lowe’s adds kids workshops to its loyalty program
The home improvement retailer is building out its MyLowe’s Rewards program with “great member-only moments,” Senior Vice President of Digital Commerce Joe Cano said.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Valentine’s Day spending to top $29B, Merit to raise prices
Consumers are budgeting roughly $200 on gifts for the holiday, per NRF, while the beauty brand is increasing prices on select products.
