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  • NRF Big Show 2026
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    Top retail trade shows in 2027

    These events feature C-suite speakers who will discuss AI-driven solutions, understanding consumer behavior and leveraging technology, among other subjects.

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    How retailers can make the most of the joy of holiday checkout

    Smart retailers turn checkout satisfaction into lasting value. Here's how.

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    ThredUp CEO on AI costs: ‘I was both surprised and didn’t care’

    James Reinhart said nothing should be done to slow employees’ use of AI because the benefits will outweigh those initial costs eventually.

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    AI is ‘reshaping’ Walmart and Sparky is leading the charge

    Advancements in AI are helping Walmart save money, which it is, in turn, reinvesting in customer experience improvements, according to U.S. CEO David Guggina.  

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    Bed Bath & Beyond parent company calls off another deal

    Neighborhood Intelligence has axed plans to acquire real estate platform Fathom Holdings a month after it canceled its deal to buy F9 Brands.

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    Target’s turnaround has seen early success. Now come the holidays.

    The mass retailer’s performance in recent quarters pleased analysts. But can it deliver the gift of consistency and value to consumers in Q4?

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    Anta Sports officially becomes largest Puma shareholder

    The Chinese sports giant finalized its acquisition of a roughly 29% stake in the athletics brand for about $1.7 billion.

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    TikTok to add AI-powered discovery and one-click checkout

    The social media platform is hoping to capitalize on its role as a product discovery engine by adding a conversational AI agent and simpler checkout.

  • A variety of colorful and warm knitted gloves and mittens are on display at a market stall. The gloves and mittens are made from wool and feature various patterns and designs.
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    What the Super El Niño means for retail

    The phenomenon, which shakes up normal weather patterns, will be the most intense on record, with varying impacts on consumers and brands.

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    Walmart defends pricing practices, again

    The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.

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    Neighborhood Intelligence CFO resigns

    Brian LaRose became CFO of the organization, formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., when the company acquired The Container Store earlier this year.

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    Another Mattel investor pushes for potential sale

    Ariel Investments wants the toy company to explore strategic alternatives, which could also include a divestiture of assets or a merger.

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    Target reprises another partnership in merchandise overhaul

    The retailer is bringing back “Simply Shabby Chic” home goods, a few months after announcing the return of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

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    Gap unveils AI-assisted shopping, three decades after its first website

    Customers can now get recommendations from the Alta Daily and Daydream platforms. Banana Republic and Old Navy are also launching conversational shopping agents.

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    How GLP-1 users are forcing retailers to rethink everything

    Wide adoption of the medication has changed consumer behavior — from how shoppers think about sizing, to how they shop online. Can retail keep up? 

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    Halloween spending creeps up this year

    While budgets for the holiday increase, one in five shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later or other financing services, according to Deloitte.

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    Where do associates fit in an AI world?

    Customers are arriving at stores more educated than ever, but associates still need to support or build on what those shoppers learned from AI, experts say.

  • Target releases a digital holiday kids catalog.
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    Target’s digital holiday catalog features toys — and a way to incorporate handwritten wish lists

    The retailer’s kids catalog is focused on interactive experiences, including demonstrations and video reviews. 

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    Nike extends turnaround timeline amid more layoffs, sales declines

    The activewear giant released yet another operational reset, which will lead to job cuts in the new year, and flagged “significant work ahead.”

  • Walmart and Knapp-branded storage systems with wheels are in a warehouse.
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    Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods

    The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores

    The fashion retailer wants to connect more deeply with shoppers through a print publication. Meanwhile, the specialty apparel brand is accelerating closures.

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    Ikea to shutter 3 small-format plan and order stores

    The retailer is closing locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, including one that opened less than a year ago, as it reevaluates its footprint.

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    Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

    John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

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    Holiday hiring is getting ‘smaller and more surgical’

    Many of the biggest U.S. companies are staying quiet about their Q4 plans amid uneasy consumer confidence reports and shifting staffing models.

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    The running list of major retail bankruptcies

    In recent months, QVC exited bankruptcy and Sleep Number went through with its Chapter 11 plan to merge with Canadian company Sleep Country.

    Updated Sept. 29, 2026
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    Meta debuts AI agent for small businesses

    After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks.