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Tractor Supply’s delivery volume jumps as final-mile plan advances

Customers are tapping the retailer's growing capabilities for deliveries involving larger order quantities, Chief Supply Chain Officer Colin Yankee said.

Why Allbirds is eating crow

The DTC footwear brand may have overestimated its customers’ appreciation for sustainability, and underappreciated their desire for fashion.

Retailers could close more than 40K stores in the next 5 years

Tariffs and immigration policies are weighing on the industry and could drive even more closures, UBS analysts found.

Bed Bath & Beyond will operate stores in California after all

The company will run a dozen combined The Container Store and Bed Bath & Beyond store formats in the state, despite Marcus Lemonis' previous stance.

The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-washing’ and Nike’s ongoing exec turnover

The footwear retailer announced a pivot no one saw coming, while another leader walked out the door at the sportswear giant.

Aerie ups commitment to authenticity with enhanced creator program

The Realmakers Community program offers creators commissions and a chance to be featured across Aerie social channels and platforms.

Sam’s Club launches 1-hour delivery to meet fast shipping demand

The retailer has rolled out its new Express delivery tier to over 600 locations, expanding upon its existing three-hour service.

For luxury retailers, value is a vibe

Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.

Lululemon names Nike vet Heidi O’Neill CEO

The executive, who spent almost 30 years at Nike, will take over the top spot in September following Calvin McDonald’s exit earlier this year.

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Ulta Beauty, Google partner on AI-powered shopping experiences

The beauty retailer has launched Ulta AI, a shopping assistant available on its website that soon will roll out to its app. 

EBay closes San Francisco office

The marketplace giant also eliminated 800 roles earlier this year as it refocuses its operations on fashion, peer-to-peer sales and resale.

Home Depot adds AI phone agents to field store calls

The home improvement retailer saw significant time savings in a 50-store pilot and plans to expand the system to all U.S. stores during the coming year.

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down as sales stagnate

Jason Bonfig will succeed her on Oct. 31. He currently leads the retailer's ads and marketplace businesses as chief customer, product and fulfillment officer.

Men’s Wearhouse owner aims to rejoin the stock market

Tailored Brands struggled even after its 2020 bankruptcy as the menswear specialist grappled with the pandemic and changing consumer habits.

Party City launches inside 700 Staples stores

The effort, which includes a selection of balloons and decor, will expand to additional Staples locations by the end of the year. 

Are retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?

The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.

Amazon brings back summer beauty event

The sale, which kicks off Monday and runs through May 10, features deals on brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Biodance, Dyson and Estée Lauder. 

Dollar General names VP of supply chain optimization

Matt Lucas will guide improvements in the retailer's supply chain network, while Kyle Gorman was promoted to vice president of distribution.

Inside American Eagle’s latest bet on Sydney Sweeney for its summer campaign

Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details the next chapter of a tie-up that proved highly successful — and controversial — for the Gen Z denim retailer.

Primark to be spun off into stand-alone company

Parent company Associated British Foods plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027.

Lululemon launches e-commerce in Mexico, expands brick-and-mortar presence

The company will open eight stores in the country this year, as it continues to push its international operations. 

Richard Baker claps back, moves to quash subpoena in Saks Global bankruptcy case

The retailer’s former executive chairman said he’s been locked out of his company email and doesn’t have all the details a group of creditors is seeking.

Vuori taps Rothy’s exec for first product chief

Heather Archibald, who has also held roles at RH and Gap Inc., will oversee design, merchandising and sourcing for the brand.

Target to open 6 new stores in May

The mass retailer is leaning into larger store footprints, with most of the new locations topping its average square footage. 

Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values

Michelle Gass took the stage at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the brand’s heritage and evolution.