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    Deep Dive

    DTC is dead. Long live DTC.

    As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.

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    The invisible secret behind retail’s modernization journey

    As retailers evolve their businesses to be data-informed and better utilize AI technologies, it will become more important to modernize their IT infrastructure.

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    De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

    A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

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    Amazon’s holiday campaign spotlights classic song, acts of kindness

    “What the World Needs Now Is Love” features heavily in the effort that extends Amazon's focus on music around the holidays.

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    Lowe’s launches home maintenance support tool for loyalty members

    With the Lowe’s Digital Home Platform members can access personalized info about their products, including warranties and manuals.  

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    Vitamin Shoppe owner files for bankruptcy

    Franchise Group, which also runs Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, will shut down American Freight starting this week.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Brooks Running hits revenue record and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet acquires former Big Lots stores

    The running brand surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date, while Ollie’s acquired more leases from the bankrupt discounter.

  • A graphic showing a photo of a mobile phone showing an open app. Text in the app says "Flexa" and "pay Sheetz $15.57" above a scannable code. Illustrations of a dollar bill and lightning bolt .
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    Sheetz accepting crypto at all locations

    After a limited trial run, customers can now use several popular digital currencies to buy items at all of the retailer’s 750-plus locations.

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    Dollar Tree CEO steps down

    Rick Dreiling’s departure due to health concerns comes as the company is navigating several challenges, including a possible spin off or sale of its Family Dollar banner.

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    The Backroom: Retailers creeping it real

    Halloween will drive $11.6 billion in spending this year. Plus, it’s fun!

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    Skin care brand Dieux names CEO

    Ryan Scott, who was formerly president and chief people officer of beauty brand Tatcha, succeeds Dieux’s co-founder Charlotte Palermino.

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    Amazon, Google sue over ‘fake review website’

    The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.

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    5 retail horror stories of 2024

    From Youthforia’s problematic foundation shade range to Foxtrot’s abrupt shuttering, retailers have been the subject of some scary stories.

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    Peloton targets millennial men with first part of multiphase campaign

    The friendly rivalry between football-playing brothers T.J. and J.J. Watt is the focus of “Find your push. Find your power.”

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    Etsy focuses on personalized gifts in sprawling holiday campaign

    Waldo, of “Where’s Waldo?” fame, travels the world but only feels seen upon returning home and receiving a thoughtful gift in the platform’s campaign.

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    Why some retail has been resilient against Amazon

    It's about the products — and the people.

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    Casper finds new owners through Carpenter Co. deal

    The brand, which was acquired in 2022 by Durational Capital Management, has become a subsidiary of the polyurethane foams manufacturer.

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    The Children’s Place launches Shein storefront

    The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Kate Spade launches M&M’S collection and Nike extends partnership with NBA, WNBA

    The fashion company announced a sweet collaboration, while the athletics brand is signing on for another 12 years with the basketball associations. 

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    Target touts early Black Friday sale

    This week, the retailer will hold a pre-Thanksgiving sale and has also begun offering daily and weekly deals.

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    Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

    CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

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    Let the ghoul times roll: Why retailers love Halloween

    Companies are engaging with the fall holiday earlier than ever. Because, as it turns out, Halloween is a big moneymaker. 

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    True Religion to open 3 new stores in November

    The brand is opening locations in New York, Texas and Illinois — markets where it has seen increased shopping on its website. 

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    Wayfair narrows losses even as revenue falls 2% in Q3

    The retailer continues to face softened demand, but has been launching initiatives it hopes will drive long-term growth, CEO Niraj Shah said.

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    Deep Dive

    Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

    The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

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    Nike shakes up senior leadership

    Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.