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Regional off-pricer Gabe’s under new ownership, avoids bankruptcy
A group of lenders has taken over the retailer, a deal with buy-in from vendors and landlords that has significantly reduced its debt.
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Sponsored by DHLRethinking eCommerce returns as a value driver
Transform eCommerce returns from costly headaches into profit opportunities with strategic supply chain solutions that enhance customer experience while protecting your bottom line.
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Kohl’s pins recovery hopes on private label
Despite top and bottom line declines, the department store beat its own expectations in Q2 and said various initiatives are bearing fruit.
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Walmart ties marketplace to stores, debuts AI seller tools
The retailer is piloting brick-and-mortar access to online sellers and reducing some fees for top selling products ahead of the holidays.
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Macy’s partners with Amazon for retail ads ahead of holiday season
The retailer will pilot Amazon Retail Ads Service, which allows the tech giant to serve as a third-party provider of ad-serving capabilities.
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Consumer confidence dips on anxiety about jobs, income
The average 12-month expectation for inflation jumped to 6.2% this month from 5.7% in July, the Conference Board found in a consumer survey.
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Walmart, Target tout AI plans
The two retail giants are capitalizing on sustained investment in their technology foundations even as they face economic headwinds.
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Mass beauty outpaces prestige in the first half of 2025
Fragrance was the fastest-growing category in the mass channel, with dollar sales up 17%.
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Foot Locker shareholders approve Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition
Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday the deal has received all regulatory approvals and should close Sept. 8.
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Walmart’s booming ad business provides ‘flexibility’ amid tariff impact
Continued momentum for retail media offerings like Connect is helping drive profits and will remain “obviously key,” executives said.
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Retailers double down on AI despite reliability concerns
Over half of retailers expect most customer interactions will be handled by AI within five years, according to a Monday.com survey.
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Lululemon names AI exec to improve product innovation, speed
The brand's CIO is departing the company while Ranju Das takes on a newly formed chief AI and technology officer position.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond battles California and Guess to go private
Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the home retailer won’t open stores in the state, while the fashion company cut a deal with Authentic Brands Group.
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David’s Bridal launches AI to help couples manage wedding tasks
Pearl Planner features a built-in chat assistant, adaptable task boards and dynamic timelines to help users centralize planning with real-time updates.
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Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days
The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.
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Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?
The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.
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Dillard’s buys a shopping mall
The department store teamed up with mixed-use developer Trademark Property Co. to acquire the 646,000-square-foot Longview Mall in Texas.
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Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction
Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter, executives said.
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Target and Ulta’s ‘conscious uncoupling’
A shop-in-shop deal ends as both companies get back to retail basics. Analysts weigh in on the move while Bank of America downgraded Target.
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Urban Outfitters taps Levi’s for its next On Rotation experience
The space aims to infuse “the energy of a vintage flea market” by featuring both new denim styles as well as vintage pieces like its paper bag jeans.
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Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post
Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.
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July retail sales rise 6%, but growth slows
Last month’s results are a solid start to the next half of the year, analysts say.
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Target fulfillment operations closure impacts 200 Indianapolis employees
A spokesperson said the retailer is adjusting what operations it performs at the facility as it continues to evolve its supply chain.
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Wilson CEO to step down
Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Walmart settles $5.6M lawsuit, Target drops Halloween assortment
The consumer protection lawsuit alleged the mass retailer overcharged customers, while products from Target's spooky collection start at $1.
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Lowe’s $8.8B acquisition aims to strengthen pro business
The deal with Foundation Building Materials comes about two months after the retailer closed on its acquisition of Artisan Design Group.
