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The Weekly Closeout: Hilma Running, Inkbox shut down
The running shoe company is shuttering due to an inventory issue, while Bic is closing the semi-permanent tattoo brand nearly four years after its acquisition.
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Sponsored by Talon.OneTop loyalty trends for 2026: Driving profit, not just participation
How brands are rethinking loyalty to drive real growth, not just member sign-ups.
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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.
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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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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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For retail brands, TikTok Shop’s rise brings viral success — and disruption
At NRF, executives described major sales wins while acknowledging the social commerce feature is shaking up several retail fundamentals.
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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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Walmart: This year, AI tinkering ‘becomes transformation’
A year from now, customers will look back and realize just how much has changed about the shopping experience, Walmart’s Daniel Danker predicts.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
