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As Champs reimagines stores, mall convenience meets e-commerce perks
The sports retailer’s new store concept uses technology for an experience that blends its digital and physical channels.
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Sponsored by VusionGroupSmart store infrastructure is powering the future of retail experience
From AI to pop-ups, modern retail hinges on digitization at the shelf — here’s how the right foundation makes innovation scalable.
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Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in identical letters shared by the president Monday.
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Q&ASmall business isn’t quitting checks
The paper check will persist for decades for small companies, despite the growth of digital payments, BillGO’s CEO predicts.
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Online summer sales expected to be the equivalent of ‘two Black Fridays’
Events including Amazon Prime Day are expected to boost digital sales as price-conscious consumers seek discounts, per Adobe.
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The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era
Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.
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Stores remain dominant, even as digital, AI shopping grows
Physical retail is still the most popular channel to shop, but as AI tools become more prevalent, retailers will need to rethink in-person offerings, EY’s Jon Copestake says.
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Funko CEO exits after a little over a year
In the interim, the toy company appointed Michael Lunsford, who said it has "yet to achieve the full potential of Funko."
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US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
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J.C. Penney to hold down prices for back to school, holiday despite Q1 declines
Sales and profit slumps were relatively modest, a sign the department store’s merchandising and marketing efforts are paying off.
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Joann supplier going out of business
Design Group Americas, whose portfolio includes sewing pattern brands like McCall’s, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue, was sold off in May for $1.
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How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns
Two new efforts feature tactics like influencer marketing as the big-box store prioritizes promoting value and an on-trend product assortment.
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Adidas unites superstars across music, sports, fashion in culture play
The campaign celebrates the Superstar sneaker and features Samuel L. Jackson, Missy Elliott and more.
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Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure
The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.
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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?
In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.
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US back-to-school shopping expected to reach over $33B
Inflation, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are shaping purchasing decisions this year, according to Coresight Research.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy
The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.
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Customers are ditching Shein and Temu. Can Amazon win them over?
Third-party sellers that fulfill orders through the e-commerce giant’s network may stand to gain as the fast-fashion giants face heightened tariffs.
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Best Buy taps Walgreens CIO to lead its tech organization
Neal Sample will succeed Brian Tilzer, who served as the electronics retailer’s chief digital, analytics and technology officer for seven years.
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Francesca’s veteran joins Kirkland’s as CFO amid transition to ‘Brand House Collective’
Andrea Courtois, who also had financial roles at La Senza, Lane Bryant and Lands’ End, replaces longtime Kirkland's executive Mike Madden.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail bankruptcies
In the first six months of the year, Forever 21, Rite Aid, At Home, Joann and Hudson’s Bay all took restructuring actions.
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Sephora taps Lyft to deliver customers to its stores
In a promotion that overlaps with Amazon's Prime Day, the ride-share company is giving out ride credits to bring shoppers to the beauty retailer’s locations.
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Few retail leaders are confident in their current AI capabilities, EY finds
The majority of industry executives say innovation requires analytics and AI, but it’s early days for these investments.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring
Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees.
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Consumers want more value — beyond low prices
Economic uncertainty driven by inflation and other factors is altering consumers’ perception of value, according to new research from Deloitte.
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Few consumers trust retailers to use their data responsibly, research finds
Consumers are more willing to share data when the requests are personalized and the experience is more rewarding, Press Ganey Forsta found.
