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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Best Buy divests home care firm Current Health
Co-founder Christopher McGhee reacquired the company nearly four years after the electronics retailer purchased the home care business.
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J.C. Penney does wedding season on a budget amid turnaround
The retailer threw a $10,000 wedding the same week as the $50 million nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez.
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Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing
As the holidays loom and past vendor payments come due, the package replaces a previous proposal for $350 million in new financing.
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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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Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition
The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.
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Rocksbox eyes national brick-and-mortar expansion
The jewelry company, which first launched as a subscription service, recently opened a store in New York's SoHo shopping district.
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Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale
The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season.
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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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Sportsman’s Warehouse to pull forward holiday shipments to skirt tariffs
The retailer is focused on buying core items while cutting SKUs to battle market uncertainty and simplify its assortment.
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As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit
At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.
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Podcast
The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury
Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.
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Nike Virtual Studios vice president exits
Ron Faris has left the company to take a role at Disney as Nike has pulled back from some of its virtual efforts.
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Parachute to close 19 stores this year, shift away from ‘massive storefronts’
The home linens brand plans to focus on partnerships with major retailers, including Target, though it will maintain seven storefronts.
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The core objective of Lowe’s loyalty program? Drive one more trip
The retailer’s dual loyalty programs focus on driving frequency by meeting customers' needs at every stage of their journey.
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Walgreens swings to a loss ahead of Sycamore acquisition
Store closures and weak front-of-store comps led to a retail sales decline in Q3, but U.S. pharmacy and international sales were strong.
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Kohl’s brings back summer sale coinciding with Prime Day
The event, which runs July 7 to July 10, will feature discounts on hundreds of items across apparel, footwear and accessories, with most under $20.
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How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans
The Walmart-owned retailer is enhancing its shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said.
