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    Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger owner to cut 4% of workforce

    PVH Corp.'s enterprisewide initiative aims to improve productivity and long-term profitability, with a goal of achieving $100 million in cost savings during fiscal 2027.

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    How enterprise brands are retooling commerce platforms to capture AI shoppers

    Whether your brand surfaces in agentic commerce hinges on the systems behind your storefront.

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    Michaels encourages a screen-free holiday season

    The retailer is promoting hands-on creativity with its “Countdown to Craftsmas” Advent calendar, alongside early Black Friday deals. 

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    Amazon’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals boast record exclusives

    The company is also encouraging consumers to personalize their shopping journeys via artificial intelligence.

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    Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo owner names new CEO

    Capri Holdings tapped Estée Lauder Companies veteran Justin Boxford as its next chief executive as John Idol is set to retire.

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    Holiday hiring looks different this year. Here’s why.

    From retailers pulling back on large hiring announcements to the creation of more part-time roles, here’s why 2026 might be a tipping point for seasonal staffing.

  • Actor Walton Goggins wears a top hat and Victorian era apparel to play Ebenezer Scrooge in a holiday ad campaign for Walmart.
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    Target vs. Walmart: Holiday marketing’s stakes feel higher this year

    Walmart’s brand platform focused on reappraisal and Target’s turnaround strategy are in the spotlight during a make-or-break moment for retail. 

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    BNPL bolsters holiday budgets

    Younger shoppers favor buy now, pay later more than older generations, but BNPL companies draw consumers across income brackets, a survey finds.

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    Bed Bath & Beyond parent to close Maryland distribution center

    Neighborhood Intelligence is aiming “to rip out big chunks of costs” by reworking its supply chain, CEO Marcus Lemonis said.

  • Three men sit on a snowy landscape wearing boots and quilted Canada Goose x Pyer Moss collection vests in blue, black and red.
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    The Weekly Closeout: What’s next for CVS retail and Canada Goose net loss widens

    The separation of CVS Health could present an opportunity for its retail pharmacies. Meanwhile, higher costs are impacting the luxury apparel brand. 

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    Ethan Allen CEO out after four decades

    Former Neiman Marcus Group executive Stefanie Tsen Ward takes over for Farooq Kathwari in the interim as the struggling furniture retailer searches for his permanent replacement.

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    The Children’s Place, in search of new ownership, files for bankruptcy

    The specialty apparel retailer, which initiated store-closing sales last week, aims to sell itself by the end of the year, and bids are due in just a month.

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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s new concept takes a page from original format

    The store, with familiar elements like the towel wall and coupons, comes as its parent company reported strong revenue gains driven by recent acquisitions.

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    On surprises with wholesale growth

    The brand’s DTC gains in Q3 missed many analysts’ expectations, though wholesale results quelled some longstanding concerns.

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    Dick’s Sporting Goods signs Caitlin Clark

    The exclusive deal includes both Dick’s and Foot Locker, and is the first time either company has signed an athlete as a brand partner. 

  • Shoppers walk through a mall during the holiday season.
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    Holiday shoppers only want a dash of AI for the gift hunt

    Price comparisons and narrowing down gift ideas are some of the ways consumers are using AI this season. But maintaining autonomy in the buying process remains important to shoppers.

    Updated Nov. 5, 2026
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    Lululemon fills 2 of 4 open roles with new brand, strategy chiefs

    The athletics retailer is still searching for technology and communications chiefs after those executives left their positions a few months ago.

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    ThredUp revenue growth slows despite record number of buyers

    The fashion resale platform is approaching the holiday season with lowered expectations amid stiff competition in an increasingly crowded sector.

  • A corner Adidas store with a tall screen featuring the words "You Got This."
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    ‘This will normalize’: What Adidas’ Q3 reveals about the broader footwear market

    CEO Bjørn Gulden acknowledged difficulties in the lifestyle footwear market but said growth won’t happen until “the market is clean.”

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    Amazon debuts text-to-shop AI agent feature

    Select U.S. customers can now text Alexa for Shopping, with the company planning to debut the functionality more broadly in the coming weeks.

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    US government aims to prevent cyberattacks on refrigeration systems

    In response to cyberattacks targeting supermarkets in Europe, the U.S. is urging businesses to implement measures to protect internet-linked systems.

  • The exterior of Bed Bath & Beyond's co-branded concept with The Container Store
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    Bed Bath & Beyond’s strategy needs a reset

    The company, now known as Neighborhood Intelligence, relied on acquisitions to expand its business beyond retail. With two deals called off, where does that leave its turnaround?

  • A claymation yeti stands in a red sweater in a cabin.
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    Levi’s claymation holiday campaign celebrates handmade craft amid AI bloat

    The nostalgic effort follows a back-to-school campaign that CEO Michelle Gass said failed to generate the expected demand and traffic.

  • A delivery driver holds a package while wearing Amazon's smart glasses.
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    Amazon deploys thousands of smart glasses to delivery drivers

    The glasses provide navigation and drop-off instructions within drivers' field of view, part of the company's effort to boost delivery efficiency.

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    Revolve points to stores’ strengths but won’t rush to expand its fleet

    At the apparel retailer’s three locations, its private labels thrive and margins are higher, but it’s “years away” from having an extensive global footprint, co-founder Michael Mente said Tuesday.

  • A person in Under Armour clothing sits on a bench press in a gym.
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    Under Armour to sell more full-price product at outlet stores

    The move is part of a broader store revamp and comes as the athletics brand tries to increase its premium positioning in the market.