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Ernesta secures $20M to fuel store expansion
The DTC rug brand plans to use the fresh capital to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint and improve its technology platform.
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David’s Bridal launches wholesale business
A selection of 50 gowns from designer brands is part of the retailer’s initial offering, along with private-label and white-label services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 17, 2026 -
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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive
From Target’s path forward under a new CEO to the retailers most vulnerable to bankruptcy, here’s a look at the stories shaping the industry.
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Target consolidates spring savings event into 3 days
Competitors expanded the length of seasonal sales over the past year, but the retailer’s March event marks a reduction from 2025’s Target Circle Week sale.
By Dani James • March 17, 2026 -
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Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.
By Max Garland • March 17, 2026 -
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Lands’ End names first chief marketer in nearly a decade
The appointment of Sarah Sylvester, who most recently led marketing for Victoria’s Secret, represents a renewed focus by the retailer on brand building.
By Jessica Hammers • March 17, 2026 -
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Dollar Tree traffic declines, again
CEO Mike Creedon attributed the traffic declines to the retailer's restickering efforts, which the executive said are largely complete.
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Urban Outfitters Inc. builds out second phase of automation in Missouri facility
The distribution center, which supports its Nuuly rental brand, will accelerate its digital business and create gains in delivery and logistics.
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Peloton names interim CFO
Chief Accounting Officer Saqib Baig will step into the role following the departure of Liz Coddington.
By Grace Noto • March 16, 2026 -
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Sponsored by GXOWhy returns are rewriting the rules of inventory agility
As businesses increasingly tailor service levels for their highest-value customers, return strategies will follow.
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Dick’s pulls back on Foot Locker closures amid store pilot success
A new format is performing so well that Dick’s plans to expand it to 250 Foot Locker stores by this fall — and will shutter a “much smaller” list of locations.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon notches a win against Perplexity, Reebok reenters soccer
The e-commerce giant got a temporary order blocking access for Perplexity’s AI shopping agents, while the athletics brand signed two professional soccer players.
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CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process
The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs.
By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026 -
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Vera Bradley names Coach vet CEO
Ian Bickley, previously executive chairman, has been pushing forward the company’s transformation initiatives.
By Kaarin Moore • March 13, 2026 -
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Costco sued by customer seeking tariff refunds
The proposed class action suit seeks to recoup IEEPA tariff costs an Illinois customer alleges the retailer passed on to him and other consumers through higher prices.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2026 -
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How Lowe’s tailors its AI-backed Mylow to different customers
The home improvement retailer gets about a million questions a month between Mylow and Mylow Companion, with customer inquiries ranging in terms of expertise and needs.
By Dani James • March 12, 2026 -
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REI cuts compensation as labor talks break down
The retailer declared an “impasse” in the bargaining process, which allows it to unilaterally make changes. The REI Union says the move was illegal.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2026 -
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Dollar General to introduce new store format, pilot subscription program
The discount retailer reported Q4 net sales jumped nearly 6% year over year, with average basket size growing due to increased retail unit prices.
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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands beyond Texas with new flagship
The Western brand, which launched in 2023, is opening its first store outside the state with a location featuring a cocktail bar and hat customization in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Ross opens 17 stores, pushing forward with brick-and-mortar expansion
The store openings, which span its namesake banner and DD’s Discounts, are part of the off-price retailer’s efforts to open 110 new locations this year.
By Howard Ruben • March 12, 2026 -
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Build-A-Bear CEO to exit
Sharon Price John will retire from the role in June, and Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt will step into the top spot.
By Kaarin Moore • March 12, 2026 -
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What’s essential for AI shopping assistant success
The biggest risk isn’t falling behind on deployment — it’s deploying before the organization is ready, experts say.
By Michael Brady • March 12, 2026 -
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Rebecca Minkoff footwear comes to QVC
Additionally, the fashion designer’s RM Studio x Rebecca Minkoff spring ready-to-wear collection is available exclusively at QVC.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2026 -
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Target reduces prices on 3K products to draw in busy families
The seasonal price drops include a selection of baby products, as the retailer aims to attract a demographic it lost sight of.
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Could off-price retailers start grabbing market share from each other?
So far, department stores and other mainstream retailers have the most to fear as TJX, Ross and Burlington open hundreds of stores each year.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2026 -
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De minimis: Case aiming to revive exemption can proceed, court rules
The lawsuit, which challenged the Trump administration’s elimination of the trade tool, was paused until the Supreme Court ruled on the president’s tariff authority.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2026
