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US toy industry has best first-half performance in 6 years

Older consumers are fueling growth in the industry, according to a new Circana report.

Victoria’s Secret reshapes tech leadership

Former Foot Locker executive Adrian Butler will oversee technology and former Starbucks CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger will sit on the board.

TJX blames merchandising missteps for rare miss in the US, but is that the whole story?

Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases.

Walmart’s stores have ‘evolved’ as e-commerce grows

CFO John David Rainey said brick and mortar is vital as retail becomes more omnichannel. Meanwhile, Walmart's Q2 U.S. comps were softened by drug pricing regulation.

Michaels launches 3D digital frame builder

The retailer is harnessing 3D and AR technology to help shoppers preview frames in their spaces.

Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year

The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.

Kohl’s navigates choppy back-to-school season with another round of deals

The department store, which is leaning on value to woo back customers, just a few weeks ago priced thousands of school supplies under $25.

Target scores major sales growth in beauty, hardlines merchandise

The mass retailer saw lower sales increases in apparel and home, where executives said more improvement is needed.

Lowe’s cuts outlook as DIY spending remains pressured

Growth in Pro, home services and online sales helped the home improvement retailer eke out a 0.2% comp increase.

Ted by Ted Baker debuts at Macy’s

The Authentic-owned brand is available at the retailer’s U.S. locations and online and offers a more relaxed silhouette than the main collection, which is carried at Bloomingdale’s.

Walmart+ adds new in-store perks

The retailer debuted benefits related to its photo and money centers for users of its paid membership service.

Pros continue to outperform DIY shoppers at Home Depot

The segment is still the “clearest opportunity to drive growth” at the home improvement retailer even as it beat its own expectations in Q2.

Indochino plots small-format showroom expansion

The DTC apparel retailer will open 10 locations in 2027, its “largest investment in standalone retail in years.”

Nike, Foot Locker debut hyperlocal community hub store in Los Angeles

A store concept debuting in the Crenshaw neighborhood aims to be both a shopping destination and community hub.

Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system

The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.

Mattel Game Studios is ready to extend physical play to a virtual world

Mattel’s new organization will develop, publish and operate digital games inspired by the company’s brands.

To lure in shoppers, J.C. Penney takes aim at off-price stores

In a new campaign the department store touts its fashion and home assortments as affordable, but superior to the finds at discounters.

Under Armour ends partnership with The Rock amid marketing reset

The athletic brand said the decade-long relationship came to a “natural conclusion” just months after it parted ways with Steph Curry.

Back-to-school spending could be ‘moderate at best’

Growth is concentrated in higher-income consumers as many shoppers contemplate discretionary purchases, per new data from Circana.

Crocs hatches new mascot Niles to enrich brand storytelling

The 6-foot-tall reptile, who appears in a new social series where he interacts with real employees, is expected to be a long-term fixture of Crocs’ marketing. 

The Weekly Closeout: Mud Jeans files for bankruptcy and is the K-shaped economy over?

The circular denim brand was saddled with debt. Meanwhile, many analysts are turning against the letter K in describing the U.S. economy. 

Walmart proposes fulfillment warehouse in New York

The retailer filed a request to build a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Wallkill, Orange County. 

As Lululemon AI chief exits, analysts ‘increasingly concerned’ about turnover

Ranju Das, who held his role for less than a year, is leaving just a month before incoming chief Heidi O’Neill is set to start.

Michaels debuts new store format at 3 locations

The spaces include revamped department layouts, new personalization services and a self-checkout queue exclusive to rewards members.

Retail sales rise 5.4% in July as consumers throw caution to the wind

Inflation fueled much of the rise, but volume growth was also more robust than last year.

Updated Aug. 14, 2026