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  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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    Big Lots gets court OK for $550M in bankruptcy financing

    The funding will allow the bargain-focused retailer to continue normal operations, including paying employees and vendors.

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    Macy’s unveils Mode of One menswear brand

    The apparel line is the latest private label debut from the department store, part of a years-long effort to reach new customers and drive sales.

  • Norma Delaney is pictured in a professional headshot.
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    Courtesy of Carhartt
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    Carhartt names new marketing and creative VP

    Norma Delaney will join the workwear brand after a career at multiple footwear companies, including Hoka, New Balance and Adidas.

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    Tonal names new CEO

    Darren MacDonald takes over the chief spot from Krystal Zell and comes with experience from Petco, Walmart and Jet.com.

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    Roblox, Shopify partner to sell physical products in the metaverse

    This is the first such partnership for Roblox, which plans to integrate with “various” e-commerce platforms in the future.

  • Shoe Carnival storefront from Mesquite
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    The big switch: Why Shoe Carnival is flipping some of its stores into Shoe Stations

    In a few test locations, stores that were rebannered as Shoe Stations performed “exceptionally well,” according to CEO Mark Worden.

  • A Bed Bath & Beyond location with a "store closing" sign taped across the storefront.
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    After shuttering stores at home, Bed Bath & Beyond is going global

    A new licensing program includes plans to open locations in Mexico and could extend to other Beyond Inc. brands.

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    GameStop eyes more store closures as sales fall 31%

    A store optimization review is underway as the video game retailer continues to face significant obstacles.

  • The front door of the Sam Ash Music store in Richmond, Virginia with store closing signs.
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    Inside a closing Sam Ash Music store

    The family-run company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and the liquidation of its 42 retail stores began. Here’s what that looked like at one location.

  • A warm-tinted room with beauty products on display tables and on shelves on the wall.
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    Courtesy of L'Occitane en Provence
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    L’Occitane opens Manhattan boutique, plans more store openings this fall

    The 891-square-foot store features a variety of services and is one of five boutiques the company plans to open in the surrounding area this fall.

  • Barbie dolls are seen at a Target store on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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    Mattel appoints chief strategy officer

    Ken Wee, who previously held the same role at Activision Blizzard, will oversee all aspects of strategic planning and corporate development.

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    Courtesy of Old Navy
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    Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand

    Chief Marketing Officer Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.

  • The checkout counter at a Backcountry outdoor gear and apparel store
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    Backcountry acquired by CSC Generation Enterprise

    The outdoor gear retailer will continue to operate under its own name and recently moved to expand into wholesale.

  • A person wearing a dark sweater smiles slightly against a hot pink background.
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    Courtesy of JC Penney
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    Uggs designer jumps to J.C. Penney

    Khristene Son, with experience at brands that also include Old Navy, Justice and Charlotte Russe, is SVP of trend, brand and design.

  • Target mascot Bullseye, the bull terrier, pushes a shopping car in one of the store's aisles.
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    How Target is courting pet owners with a collection designed by ‘fur-fluencers’

    A collection of goods tailored to furry friends is complemented by the retailer’s first reality TV-styled social content and national ads starring mascot Bullseye.

  • Shoppers walking by an Under Armour store.
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    Under Armour to close California distribution center amid restructuring plan

    The decision to exit one of its primary distribution facilities will cost the athletics retailer an additional $70 million in restructuring charges.

  • Image of Amazon Saver's grocery items including turkey breast, pancake syrup, coffee creamer, garlic powder, graham crackers and sweet peas, all in bright red packaging with white box lettering
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    Amazon Fresh gets new private brand, expanded Prime savings

    The updates, which also include a revamped online storefront, highlight the retailer’s continued efforts to bolster the grocery banner.

  • A diverse group of people stand around a table where a person in a blue pantsuit signs papers.
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    Courtesy of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
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    Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law

    But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.

  • Jamey Perry wearing clothes from the Jamey Perry for J.C. Penney fashion line.
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    J.C. Penney debuts apparel line for women who use wheelchairs

    The limited-time collaboration with Jamey Perry is the latest in the department store’s adaptive apparel offering.

  • A Lumber Liquidators brick storefront
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    "Lumber Liquidators store, 2321 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti Township, Michigan." by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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    Private equity firm sweeps up LL Flooring, which will stay in business after all

    The bankrupt home improvement company, previously Lumber Liquidators, has inked a deal to be acquired by F9 Investments, its largest shareholder.

  • Bluemercury storefront.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25

    The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence. 

  • An assortment of Seed Health products available at Target
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    Probiotic brand Seed launches at Target nationwide

    The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a big-box retailer and follows its debut on Amazon earlier this year.

  • A Big Lots storefront with a cloudy gray sky
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    Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    The bargain-focused retailer said Nexus Capital Management has offered a $620 million stalking horse bid.

  • A UPS driver makes a delivery on June 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
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    Temu and Shein packages are flooding delivery networks. Will the surge persist?

    Parcel carriers are counting on the e-commerce companies to adapt to any potential de minimis changes, as many have come to rely on the added volume.

  • A person running in the rain for a Nike ad
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    Courtesy of Nike
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    Nike depicts drudgery of running in latest leg of comeback campaign

    Timed to marathon season, “Winning isn’t Comfortable” extends a hard-edged approach, showing runners battered by the elements.