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    Deep Dive

    In the home sector, ‘the weak will get weaker’ this year

    Retailers in the category face a poor housing market, elevated interest rates, low consumer confidence and ever-changing tariff policies.

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    Rebecca Minkoff footwear comes to QVC

    Additionally, the fashion designer’s RM Studio x Rebecca Minkoff spring ready-to-wear collection is available exclusively at QVC.

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    The Brand House Collective COO exits after less than a year

    James Schisler resigned from his role while the company is in the process of being acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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    Petal & Pup eyes launch with Dillard’s, Von Maur

    The fashion brand has a successful partnership with Nordstrom and is ready for additional growth. 

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    Primark is retail’s ‘best kept secret.’ It’s ready to move beyond that.

    The fashion retailer has a new CEO, is expanding in the U.S. and will soon open a flagship in New York City. It just wants you to know it exists.

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    Saks Global announces 15 more store closures, expands vendor base to 500

    Three Neiman Marcus and 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations will shutter. The luxury company, which is in bankruptcy court, said its fleet is likely now set.

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    Princess Polly plots next wave of US store openings

    The apparel brand will open eight stores across Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee and North Carolina throughout this year and into 2027.

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    Best Buy wants to be at the forefront of agentic AI discovery

    “As agentic commerce matures, we want to serve our customers in new ways, both on and off of platforms,” CEO Corie Barry said.

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    Target debuts Free People intimates assortment

    The mass retailer is selling Intimately FP in select stores and online with a selection of exclusive offerings.

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    Belk adds Michael Strahan’s brand to menswear assortment

    The label will offer the department store’s customers an assortment of suit separates, blazers, dress shirts, polos and T-shirts.

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    January retail sales grew nearly 6%

    A weak housing market and pullback in discretionary spending sent sales down at home furnishing retailers and department stores.

    Updated March 6, 2026
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    Target to open 2,000th store

    The North Carolina location “represents the future of Target’s elevated guest experience” and is part of the retailer’s plan to open over 30 stores this year. 

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    CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

    The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a court filing.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Levi’s closes Dockers sale and Chip Wilson escalates Lululemon battle

    The jeans maker has officially handed over its khaki label to Authentic Brands Group. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s founder strikes again.

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    Target readies next-day delivery for 20 more metros this spring

    The retailer expects to boost its supply chain spending this year as it rolls out more shipping options in California, Texas and other states.

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    Costco ties digital personalization to $470M in sales growth

    Personalized product recommendation carousels and modernized display pages are driving e-commerce sales and traffic, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

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    This obscure legal clause is holding back US malls. Simon Property Group got Saks Global to forfeit it.

    What are reciprocal easement agreements and how did Simon accomplish what most shopping centers can only dream of?

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    All Eddie Bauer stores to close after failure to find a buyer

    The entity running the brand’s locations, which licenses the intellectual property from Authentic Brands Group, filed for bankruptcy last month.

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    Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

    CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday that the warehouse club retailer is committed to returning any potential refunds to its customers through “lower prices and better values.”

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    The dark side of personalization

    “If you can’t explain it to the customer… then you should not be personalizing,” Qualtrics’ Isabelle Zdatny said.

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    Gap revival crystallizes as sales jump 8% in Q4

    The brand also notched its eighth straight comp rise. Tariffs eroded Gap Inc.’s margins and profits, though, and Athleta sales tanked again.

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    Victoria’s Secret & Co. ends Adore Me subscription offering

    The intimates company also initiated a strategic review of the personal styling service DailyLook, which it acquired through the Adore Me transaction.

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    ‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO

    The retailer unveiled its multiyear turnaround plan, which includes an additional $1 billion operational investment and revamps of some private labels.

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    Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

    The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

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    Roots begins strategic review, including possible sale

    The Canadian outdoor apparel company is considering a range of alternatives as it continues to execute its current business plan.