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    Consumer confidence in January falls for the first time in 6 months

    The University of Michigan recorded a 10% year-on-year drop, and other data found sentiment hit a four-month low.

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    Tractor Supply partners with Field & Stream to sell products in store, online

    The move comes a year after country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church said they bought the retail side of Field & Stream from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Puma eyes ‘efficiency program,’ Adidas could cut jobs

    Puma wants to improve operations and cut costs in the name of profitability, while Adidas said its operating model is too complex.

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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    Canada has already responded with its own set of tariffs and a last-minute deal with Mexico will delay tariffs in that country until March.

    Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    Nordstrom turns to notable New Yorkers for its second NYC campaign installment

    New York is a critical market for retailers, one that Nordstrom wants to celebrate while highlighting the services at its flagship store. 

    Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    9 brands to watch in 2025

    From skin care companies like Prequel and Dieux to footwear brand Kizik, these retailers are separating themselves from the rest.

    Updated Jan. 21, 2025
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    Chewy holds the top spot as overall satisfaction with online retail declines

    The American Customer Satisfaction Index found two-thirds of online retailers saw satisfaction drop year over year.

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    Deckers to phase out Koolaburra

    The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.

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    Walgreens suspends dividend in latest cost-cutting measure

    The decision aims to boost cash flow and reduce debt as it faces an opioid lawsuit from the Department of Justice.

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    Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years

    As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.

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    Levi’s braces for effects of economic uncertainty on consumers

    The denim brand shrugged off tariffs thanks to its diverse sourcing, but warned its outlook could sour if inflation and other pressures worsen.

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    Bookshop.org now allows indie bookstores to sell e-books

    The new e-book platform allows independent booksellers to compete against Amazon’s Kindle apps.

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    UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

    The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

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    How retailers are approaching customer experience in 2025

    Retailers at this year’s NRF Big Show showcased how they are putting customer data to use for personalization and loyalty.

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    VF returns to growth after 2 years of declines

    The Vans owner attributed the better-than-expected Q3 revenue to stronger DTC sales and “outsized wholesale performance.”

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    Reebok to debut first performance basketball shoe in more than a decade

    The Engine A, releasing first in a silver colorway, will be available globally on Feb. 13 on Reebok’s website and is priced at $120.

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    Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat

    The transition comes as the lingerie retailer, following market share declines, pursues a turnaround under a new CEO.

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    Joybird brings home design tool to mobile devices

    Augmented reality lets users visualize furniture in their own home, while a Space Planner view allows shoppers to view and share room designs.

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    Tariffs may add to ‘a toxic brew for consumers’

    Retailers and consumers will feel added pressure if proposed tariffs are implemented, industry analysts and experts told Retail Dive.

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    Kohl’s cuts 10% of corporate workforce

    The downsizing follows store closure plans and will mostly entail eliminating open roles, with layoffs impacting fewer than 200 people.

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    CVS launches app that lets shoppers access locked-up merchandise

    The company is testing the feature in a few stores to address a customer pain point that has come to the fore as retailers attempt to thwart thieves.

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    The Container Store exits bankruptcy

    The retailer used Chapter 11 to shed nearly $88 million in debt and will go forward as a privately held company owned by its lenders.

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    Foot Locker returns to NBA All-Star Game with brand activations

    The immersive experience, spanning Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, will feature sneaker drops and exclusive product customization.

  • Virtual avatars practicing wellness by taking ice baths for Alo Yoga's Roblox space.
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    Alo Yoga refreshes Roblox world with virtual, in-person rewards

    The activewear brand is using scannable stickers at 150 locations to allow users to unlock digital wearables, a move intended to reach younger audiences.

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    Bloomingdale’s releases ‘The White Lotus’-themed apparel collection

    It’s not the only one. Banana Republic on the same day announced a capsule collection tied to the hit show, set to release this spring.