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Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over
Revenue in Q3 was down 5% to $1.3 billion, but executives believe declines in North America have hit the bottom of their trajectory.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce
Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap
Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone.
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Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida
The mass retailer's new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.
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Coty partners with OpenAI
The company is weaving AI throughout its business as the technology serves as “an efficiency enhancer” for creativity and strategic thinking.
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Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America
Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays.
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Designer Brands confirms layoffs
The parent company of DSW said the action was taken to simplify its organizational structure and reduce complexity.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Nike under investigation for alleged discrimination against White workers
The activewear giant called the EEOC’s recent attempt to enforce an administrative subpoena a “surprising and unusual escalation.”
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Border patrol, Canadian ire dampening traffic at Simon malls
CEO David Simon on Monday said he expects tariffs to continue to weigh on retailers this year, but shrugged off the impact of bankruptcies.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Who controls Saks Global’s IP?
Authentic Brands Group now owns 77% of the entity that controls a perpetual master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Private equity firm acquires Buddy’s Home Furnishings
The rent-to-own furniture company is gaining partners who “value our franchise network,” according to CEO Michael Bennett.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. to acquire Tokens.com
The home retailer is building a tokenized investment platform, supporting its larger goal of being involved in home financing.
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Walmart readies cross-border shipping program for sellers
Launching early this year, Walmart Exports will allow eligible products to be delivered from the U.S. to shoppers in Mexico and Canada.
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Arc’teryx brings on Tommy Hilfiger vet as first chief brand officer
Avery Baker has been appointed to the newly created role. Meanwhile, the outdoor clothing company’s new general manager for EMEA is from Celine.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Rhone launches resale program
ReRhone is powered by resale tech platform Archive and debuts with branded inventory sourced from customer returns.
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Peloton lays off 11% of workforce
The move is part of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan that aims to generate $100 million in cost savings by the end of fiscal 2026.
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QVC introduces new beauty, wellness products
The categories are a top priority for 2026, as parent company QVC Group continues to execute on a turnaround.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Claire’s names chief brand officer
Michelle Goad, who most recently served in an executive role at Gap Inc., is tasked with transforming the tween retailer's mall-oriented store footprint.
By Dani James • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Amazon’s luxury storefront will carry on with or without Saks
Less than a year ago Saks Fifth Avenue began curating a high-end assortment for the e-commerce giant, but the two are now at odds.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Most US Eddie Bauer stores likely to close as operator preps bankruptcy
Authentic Brands Group, which owns the brand’s intellectual property, last month shifted its e-commerce and wholesale licenses to another company.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Genesco CFO to exit
Sandra Harris is leaving the company after nearly a year and a half, with CEO Mimi Vaughn taking on interim duties until the company names a replacement.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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The Vitamin Shoppe opens AI-enabled store in NYC
The location debuts the company’s Shoppe Advisor, an AI-powered discovery tool that focuses on in-store education, engagement and personalization.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Target, Walmart usher in new CEOs
Michael Fiddelke reiterated his top priorities after taking on the position at Target. Meanwhile, Walmart's John Furner paid tribute to his predecessor.
By Dani James • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Sponsored by GXO LogisticsSmall operational gains, big impact: Building fulfillment agility
Retailers and brands often chase adaptable fulfillment operations through sweeping transformations.
By Jeff Kellan, Division President, Omnichannel Retail & CPG, GXO • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Saks Global retreats from off price, closing most stores and all e-commerce
Just a dozen Saks Off 5th locations will stay open, and they’ll sell only residual inventory from Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2026
