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Lululemon founder decries brand ‘erosion’ as CEO prepares to exit
Chip Wilson alleged the board and Calvin McDonald oversaw years of value destruction of the brand, though most analysts praised McDonald’s tenure.
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Sponsored by AdyenThe hidden power of payments: How retailers can unlock AI’s true potential
Retailers are investing heavily in AI capabilities, yet many overlook a critical part of what can make or break these initiatives: Payments.
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DXL, FullBeauty to merge
The companies see opportunity in an underserved and fragmented market, despite the rising use of GLP-1 drugs.
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Walmart touts delivery for last-minute gifts
The big-box retailer says it can reach 95% of U.S. households within 3 hours and it is using streamlined delivery to entice consumers to shop — even on Christmas Eve.
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Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January
The executive oversaw a period of tremendous growth at the activewear giant, but exits amid falling sales in its largest region.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Consumers lean on BNPL and Walmart gets excited about Anthropologie
Reliance on buy now, pay later services has ticked up during the holidays, and the big-box retailer is bringing Anthropologie to its headquarters.
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Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta
Products eligible for the delivery method include grocery items, household goods and over-the-counter medicine.
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New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax
Private equity firm Atlas Holdings on Wednesday completed its $1 billion acquisition of the struggling office supplies and services company.
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5 store concepts that debuted in 2025
From shop-in-shops to formats targeting Gen Z, retailers leaned into physical retail to win over consumers this year.
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Retailers band together to maintain customer relationships as third-party AI grows
As more consumers turn to third-party AI tools in their shopping journeys, who owns that experience?
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Creditors object to Schottenstein bid for bankrupt Value City Furniture owner
The bid for American Signature Inc. contemplates a liquidation and is bad for unsecured creditors, according to objections.
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Reporter’s notebook: New York City’s last department stores
A trek around the island of Manhattan at retail's busiest time of year.
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Pet Supplies Plus releases first mobile app
The app offers rewards access, push notifications and biometric login capabilities, as the retailer tries to create a more intuitive shopping experience.
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Ruggable, Anthropologie team up on rug collection
The partnership includes seven tufted rugs and three doormats in varying sizes and is part of a broader distribution effort by the DTC brand.
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Q&AHow Gap is leveraging the brand’s Katseye success for the holidays
Global Chief Marketing Officer Fabiola Torres details the recent extension of “Give Your Gift,” a campaign that has generated over 30 million views since its November launch.
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L.L. Bean keeps opening more stores
With this year's seven new locations exceeding expectations, the outdoor retailer will add eight more in 2026 and plans at least that many in 2027.
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Collectibles now make up nearly a third of GameStop’s sales
The category was the lone bright spot in the gaming retailer's top-line results, as hardware and software both declined.
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Deep DiveSaks Global is stuck
The fourth quarter is pivotal for almost any retailer, but especially one that has a lot to prove to vendors, investors and customers. Some observers see a 2026 bankruptcy as inevitable.
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Target unveils SoHo store concept featuring curated beauty, apparel
The updated New York City location aims to recapture the retailer’s merchandising authority with influencer-driven product edits and rotating styles.
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Walmart debuts on Nasdaq
The stock market transfer “signals a strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange,” according to analysts.
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Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact
Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.
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Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
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Stitch Fix begins to stem active client losses as attention turns to personalization
Recent launches like Stitch Fix Vision and AI Style Assistant are attracting shoppers who stay with the company longer and spend more, execs say.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Prada closes Versace deal and Somnigroup offers to buy a supplier
Capri Holdings completed a sale of the fashion brand for nearly $1.4 billion, and Somnigroup seeks to acquire Leggett & Platt.
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Bed Bath & Beyond, Brand House Collective appoint chief merchant
Nora Gomez has more than 20 years’ experience, most recently as the chief merchant at NFM, formerly known as Nebraska Furniture Mart.
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Skims ventures into live entertainment with shoppable TikTok livestream
The apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian sought to draw inspiration from classic holiday variety shows for a 45-minute shopping experience.
