Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer

Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.

Function of Beauty expands to Walmart

The personalized beauty brand will offer 17 core hair care products in a large portion of the big-box retailer’s stores and online.

Tractor Supply breaks ground on Idaho distribution center

Slated to open in late 2026 or early 2027, the site will serve about 200 stores in the Pacific Northwest.

Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location

The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.

Hasbro Q1 revenue increases 17%

The toy company, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, continued to advocate for tariff exceptions in its sector.

The complicated calculation of ending de minimis

While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.

Shein, Temu to raise prices due to tariff impact

The fast-fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween.

Could tariffs sink Nordstrom’s go-private deal?

The risk is small, but not zero, and could grow if the fallout from new trade policies worsens, according to William Blair analysts.

Etsy to sell music gear marketplace Reverb

The company is divesting from Reverb in order to focus more on its core marketplace and Depop. 

Target debuts exclusive home collection with Parachute

The lower-priced line, part of a larger merchandising revamp for Target, comes as the DTC brand has shuttered stores and pulled back on its offerings.

Etsy adds more tools to improve seller experience

The marketplace recently revamped its buyer journey and is now turning its attention to sellers.

Nordstrom to cut Rack, Last Chance from loyalty points program

Instead, customers shopping at Nordstrom Rack can receive a 5% discount on eligible purchases with a Nordstrom credit card.

Most consumers will pay 25% more for their favorite brands

Positive customer experiences, consistent product quality and long-term brand familiarity drive greater loyalty, a UserTesting study found.

Supergoop founder steps away from company

After two decades, Holly Thaggard has moved away from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.

Virtual try-on for bags reaches new heights: the shoulder

Wanna by Perfect Corp. used data on various body types, angles and lighting to create a hyperrealistic try-on experience for shoulder bags.

Billions of pretax healthcare funds go to waste each year. Retailers want to cash in.

Some Americans lack an understanding of what products might be eligible FSA or HSA purchases, leaving money on the table for beauty retailers and period-care brands.

Estée Lauder revamps IT leadership with transformation in mind

The global cosmetics company recruited Brian Franz from investment firm State Street to be its first chief technology, data and analytics officer.

Retail sales jump 3.6% in March as consumers anticipate tariffs

Last month’s growth may be ephemeral given economic uncertainty, analysts warned.

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Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it works to mitigate tariffs.

The Container Store lays off 2% of workforce, pauses capital projects

The retailer, which exited bankruptcy in the new year, is working on a turnaround with less debt and a more streamlined operation.

How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers

From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.

Tractor Supply debuts animal, pet pharmacy service

Tractor Supply Rx leverages the retailer’s acquisition of online pet pharmacy business Allivet as the company looks to scale its services in stores.

Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

How J.C. Penney’s new brand positioning is subverting consumer expectations

Out-of-home ads that don’t feature labels want consumers asking “It’s from where?” as the retailer pushes to modernize while promoting value.