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The Backroom: Breaking down Dick’s Sporting Goods’ deal to acquire Foot Locker
The team discusses the implications of the surprise acquisition, how Dick’s is defending it and why the stakes could be different for each retailer.
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Sponsored by WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)How to expand from DTC to retail without the growing pains
Retail expansion demands a new level of supply chain readiness. Here’s what brands need to know.
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E.l.f. Beauty to acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1B
Citing a “very high bar for M&A,” CEO Tarang Amin said the retailer only makes acquisitions when it’s a clear win-win, as with its 2023 purchase of Naturium.
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Small businesses say AI hasn’t lived up to the hype
AI provided some advantages but isn’t quite living up to its promise, according to a survey from American Express.
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Without a permanent chief, Kohl’s leans on old turnaround plans
Some of ex-CEO Tom Kingsbury’s ideas are bearing fruit. But declines in Q1 are the latest in a “very long line of poor results,” GlobalData analysts said.
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QVC Group details TikTok, social content plans
The live shopping company hosted its first Super Brand Day on the social media platform, marking its highest-viewed livestream to date.
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Victoria’s Secret shuts down website in response to security incident
Although stores are open, the company has also halted some in-store services as it works to fully restore operations.
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Best Buy lowers guidance due to tariffs as Q1 revenue drops
The retailer enacted tariff-related price adjustments this month and made progress in minimizing the percentage of its product costs from China.
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Consumer pessimism eases amid cooling in US-China tariff war
The share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months fell in May, the Conference Board said.
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Amazon pilots audio product summaries
Shoppers can listen to generative AI-powered audio summaries by clicking a “Hear the Highlights” button.
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Warby Parker partners with Google, adds AI shopping assistant
The eyewear company is continuing its AI investments through a new Google partnership and a tool that gives shoppers personalized recommendations.
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US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.
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Macy’s sees opportunity to take share as tariffs roil pricing
The department store posted better-than-expected Q1 results, but its momentum is challenged by uncertainty in both supply and demand.
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Hudson’s Bay to lay off more than 9K employees by mid-June
The move affects about 90% of the workforce, with just over 100 people staying on to help the iconic Canadian department store wind down.
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Williams-Sonoma acquires Dormify IP
The home retailer aims to leverage its logistical and design capabilities to grow the Dormify brand.
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Dick’s plans to ‘execute the heck’ out of Foot Locker acquisition
With Q1 sales up more than 5%, executives fielded tough questions on Foot Locker, but insisted the deal makes sense long term.
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Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy
The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.
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E.l.f. Cosmetics to raise prices by $1
The increases will go into effect on Aug. 1. “Not gonna lie, inflation and tariffs are hitting us hard,” the company said on an Instagram post.
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Lowe’s, Home Depot tout CX wins from AI projects
The home improvement retailers reported customer service improvements and easier information gathering as access to the technology expanded.
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Nike to return to Amazon, raise prices
The sportswear giant will sell on the U.S. site after six years away. Meanwhile, prices are going up for many of its footwear products.
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Canadian mall developer snaps up more than 2 dozen Hudson’s Bay leases
Ruby Liu plans to open "a new modern department store concept," though it’s unclear whether the stores can continue to operate under the iconic brand.
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Deep DiveHow lower China tariffs will affect direct-to-consumer imports
Temporarily reduced duties likely won't be enough to stop ongoing shifts among de minimis-reliant supply chains, experts said.
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Walmart cuts 1,500 jobs in US retail, global tech teams
The retailer said it is slashing some roles and adding others in an effort to become more agile and innovative.
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Nordstrom leaves Wall Street on a high note
The department store returns to family control with traffic and sales comps up, and in a position to steal share from Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Inside Poppi’s push into gaming as prebiotic soda marketing bubbles up
PepsiCo recently finalized a $1.95 billion acquisition of the brand, which has used a “community- and culture-first approach” to marketing.
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Vans revenue tumbles more than 20% during transformation plans
VF said that excluding the skatewear brand’s results, the company would have seen revenue grow.
