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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.
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Sponsored by AliExpress
The shift in eCommerce: How sellers are finding growth beyond legacy marketplaces
The marketplace game has changed — sellers are finding power in platforms like AliExpress.
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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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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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Retrieved from Sportsman's Warehouse on June 23, 2025
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?
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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.
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Walmart CFO talks private brand, delivery growth
“Bettergoods has been a big success story for us,” John David Rainey said at a recent conference.
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Stores veteran departs as Saks Global further streamlines operations
Larry Bruce, who was at Neiman Marcus for nearly a decade before jumping to Saks Fifth Avenue in 2003, is leaving the luxury conglomerate.
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Amazon aims to speed up delivery to 4K rural communities by end of year
The e-commerce giant is spending more than $4 billion to expand its network into sparsely populated areas, a challenge to Tractor Supply.
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The Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
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Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to step down as brand enters ‘new phase of growth’
The executive will remain on the beauty brand’s board, with founder Emily Weiss assisting in the search for Leahy’s replacement.