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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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    The 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.

    Updated June 27, 2025
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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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    The 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.

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    Back-to-school shoppers focus on sales, AI to search for deals

    As tariffs drive up prices on some goods, consumers are looking for ways to make their budgets go further, according to PwC.

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    QVC and HSN head to Philo

    As the company hones in on livestreaming e-commerce, the partnership with Philo TV guarantees new viewers for QVC Group.

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    How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later

    Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?

  • A Walmart storefront showcases its refreshed brand identity, with a new typeface and the spark logo set apart as a standalone asset.
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    Walmart tests dark stores

    As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

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    Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo exits

    Controller Chris Lialios will take over in the interim as the retailer searches for a replacement. No reason was given for the departure.