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    Longtime Neiman Marcus merchant heads to Bloomingdale’s

    Russ Patrick left the luxury retailer a few years ago and returns to the department store sector as general merchandise manager of home at the Macy’s Inc. banner.

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    Walmart’s John Furner overhauls leadership

    The soon-to-be CEO of Walmart Inc. announced a slew of executive changes, including his own successor to lead the U.S. business.

  • Dick's executive chairman Ed Stack speaking during a panel with BJ's CEO Bob Eddy at the National Retail Federation's Big Show.
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    Courtesy of National Retail Federation
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    What 10 retail executives have to say about AI

    Executives from Dick’s Sporting Goods to Macy’s offered insights as the industry grapples with integrating the new tech into their operations.

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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Gap Inc. hires Paramount exec for ‘fashiontainment’ role in quest to boost relevance and revenue

    Pam Kaufman takes the newly created job in early February, reporting to CEO Richard Dickson.

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    Under Armour elevates Americas president to chief merchant

    Kara Trent will take on the position next month, as Chief Product Officer Yassine Saidi transitions to a senior adviser role.

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    3 DTC brands on why good old-fashioned retail still works

    Executives from Beyond Yoga, Mejuri and Coterie discussed the undeniable value of brick and mortar in an increasingly digital world.

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    Macy’s closes remaining units at Connecticut distribution center

    The facility will cease all operations after the retailer completes layoffs, which are set to begin March 14. 

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    Coach expands gaming footprint with The Sims virtual fashions

    Wearable items with 65 print and color variations are available for free to players, allowing for the creation of hundreds of different looks.

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    November retail sales grew nearly 4%

    The data from the U.S. Commerce Department showed consumers continued to spend on apparel but pulled back on home goods.

    Updated Jan. 14, 2026
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    Amazon says its Saks Global investment is ‘worthless’

    The e-commerce giant’s complaints could signal a long and contentious bankruptcy process for the luxury company.

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    Target, Jeremiah Brent team on bedding collection

    The “Queer Eye” star’s line aims to provide affordable, stylish bedding options to suit the retailer’s budget-conscious customers.

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    ‘You have to be willing to challenge everything’: VF Corp leaders discuss turnaround progress

    Executives from Vans, The North Face and Timberland laid out their plans for evolution while maintaining each brand’s heritage.

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    Courtesy of Bark
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    Bark receives take-private offer

    The online pet retailer has faced falling sales and non-compliance warnings from the New York Stock Exchange in recent years.

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    J.C. Penney expands 2 home collections

    A kitchen line with chef Jenny Martinez is moving into other home goods, while a Laura Ashley partnership is entering stores for the first time.

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    Saks Global files for bankruptcy, shakes up leadership after a year of struggles

    Former Neiman Marcus Group chief ​​Geoffroy van Raemdonck, now CEO, is bringing on a fresh slate of executives — and has a $1.75 billion financing package to work with.

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    Retailers carefully balance human intelligence with AI adoption

    Executives at NRF’s Big Show were quick to say AI can collaborate with — not replace — humans, though it is changing the types of work companies need from employees. 

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    Retrieved from Orland Park Plan Commission on January 12, 2026
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    Amazon takes on Walmart with new store concept

    The approximately 225,000-square-foot store the retailer is planning near Chicago will sell groceries alongside general merchandise.

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    Puma names new senior global brand marketer following reorganization

    The appointment of Nadia Kokni follows the struggling sportswear icon uniting several key marketing and product functions under a chief brand officer.

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    A look back at Bed Bath & Beyond’s pivotal year

    As the retailer’s deal to acquire the former Kirkland’s nears closing, here’s a review of the events that brought us to this point.

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    J.C. Penney’s loss balloons in Q3 as sales continue to slide

    Still, the results were “not terrible,” given the department store’s improvements and its target customers’ financial stress, GlobalData said.

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    How Home Depot, Wayfair executives are preparing for an agentic AI future

    The technology is redefining how customers interact with brands, but at least some parts of shopping will remain a human experience, executives said Sunday at NRF.

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    Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center

    The Tulsa facility is slated to shutter this spring, according to a company spokesperson.

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    Canada Goose shakes up leadership team

    The luxury company’s moves include bringing on a Burberry vet and naming a new president of Asia Pacific. 

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    Five Below CEO Winnie Park reflects on one year at the helm

    The Forever 21 veteran redefined the retailer’s target customer, simplified its pricing structure and is eyeing more changes to product assortment.

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    Walmart teams up with Google’s Gemini for AI-assisted shopping

    Incoming CEO John Furner said the company is rewriting the retail playbook, in part with new agentic AI capabilities.