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Dick’s names a slate of executives to lead Foot Locker as deal closes
Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack will oversee Foot Locker alongside two presidents, including 26-year Nike veteran Ann Freeman.
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Sponsored by Concora CreditBeyond the swipe: Building loyalty through the credit lifecycle
Co-brand credit cards are a valuable lifecycle marketing tool for brands looking to build loyalty.
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Unemployment ticks up as tariff-related uncertainty slows hiring
This could be a one-two punch to the U.S. economy, with retail bankruptcies and store closures adding to the woes.
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Barnes & Noble to acquire bankrupt Books Inc. for $3.25M
The California-based book chain would maintain its independent fleet of nine stores and join Tattered Cover in Barnes & Noble’s portfolio.
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Retail recorded nearly 40 CEO exits through July
Chief executive departures in the industry doubled compared to the same period last year, with exits announced from Target, L.L. Bean and others.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Skechers deal clears hurdles while Gap eyes store improvement
3G Capital will take the footwear brand private. Meanwhile, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson sees work to do in brick and mortar.
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Amazon integrates Lens visual search with its AI shopping assistant
Lens Live lets customers browse a swipeable product carousel and add items to their cart within the camera view.
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Consumer sentiment declines as price sensitivity persists
Consumers are tightening their purse strings and prioritizing essentials while cutting back on discretionary goods.
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Ulta targets wellness growth as consumers spend on beauty
The retailer’s latest performance demonstrates consumer resilience in the category, though analysts poked at the company’s operating margin expectations.
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Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service
Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.
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Lululemon CEO: ‘We have become too predictable’
The retailer, facing stalled growth in the U.S., is overhauling its design and development process as it looks to bring in more newness, faster.
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Deep DiveDe minimis’ end: How shippers are adapting for peak season and beyond
Experts foresee hurdles in both pricing and logistics for importers that have relied on the duty exemption for sub-$800 goods.
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Walmart taps OpenAI for employee training
The mass retailer will debut training for employees in 2026 through a partnership with the company behind ChatGPT.
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Gap Inc. bets big on beauty, accessories
At the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference Thursday, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson called these high-margin “sleeper categories” that its customers want.
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Amazon is cutting legacy users off from this free shipping perk
Prime Invitee, which technically ended a decade ago, allowed users to share free shipping with people outside their household.
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Nike reframes ‘Just Do It’ as ‘Why Do It?’ to engage next-gen athletes
The brand is working to realign around sports and encourage young athletes in a climate marked by sociopolitical contention and economic pressure.
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Ulta expands globally with Mexico store openings
The beauty retailer debuted two locations in the country last month and says it is on track to open its first location in the Middle East this year.
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Mattel restructures its brand leadership team
The reset includes adding two new roles: chief global brand officer and global head of dolls.
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American Eagle’s celebrity marketing drew outcry — and new customers
The brand defended its controversial ads with Sydney Sweeney, claiming the campaign contributed to “unprecedented” customer acquisition.
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Home Depot closes on GMS acquisition
The $5.5 billion deal to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing, bolsters Home Depot’s pro offerings.
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How to keep the ‘off’ in ‘off price’ in the tariff era
In order to make good on their value promise, TJX, Ross and Burlington are being hyper-vigilant about pricing across the industry.
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Best Buy, Uber Eats partner on same-day delivery, scheduled drop-offs
Shoppers can use the Uber Eats app to have electronics delivered from over 800 of the retailer’s locations.
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Macy’s posts first sales growth in years, but tariffs cast a shadow
More staff and better visual merchandising in stores drove the namesake banner’s improvements, CEO Tony Spring said Wednesday.
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How DSW’s new brand platform showcases the fun of in-person shopping
Created with Crispin, “Let Us Surprise You” celebrates the in-store experience, as the shoe retailer does 70% of its business in person.
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Target scales back on in-store fulfillment strategy
The retailer will take recent learnings about which stores are "built to fulfill" and apply it to up to 40 more locations by the year's end.
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Dollar Tree tariff mitigation efforts yield results sooner than expected
The discount retailer reported Q2 net sales and comp growth as consumers continue to seek out value across income brackets.
