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What retailers can expect in 2025
As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.
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Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year
The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.
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Estée Lauder warns of up to 7,000 job cuts globally
The layoffs, which represent up to 11% of its global workforce, arrive alongside a restructuring plan that extends into the C-suite.
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Poshmark turns to generative AI to help sellers list more
The company said its tool reduces listing time by 48% on average, allowing sellers to grow their store pages faster.
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The Weekly Closeout: Lush hurls bath bombs in DEI fight, Athleta expands athlete roster
The beauty brand made a statement with its bestsellers, while the activewear company welcomed two WNBA athletes to its Power of She Collective.
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Beyond buys BuyBuy Baby for $5M
The move reunites the baby brand with its former parent company and includes the possibility of opening new stand-alone stores.
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Consumer confidence in January falls for the first time in 6 months
The University of Michigan recorded a 10% year-on-year drop, and other data found sentiment hit a four-month low.
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Podcast
The Backroom: A new retail apocalypse?
The team discusses a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025 — and what that really means.
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Tractor Supply partners with Field & Stream to sell products in store, online
The move comes a year after country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church said they bought the retail side of Field & Stream from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Canada has already responded with its own set of tariffs and a last-minute deal with Mexico will delay tariffs in that country until March.
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Where the fight against retail crime goes in 2025
As the industry still struggles to measure and mitigate shrink, there’s now less data than ever.
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Nordstrom turns to notable New Yorkers for its second NYC campaign installment
New York is a critical market for retailers, one that Nordstrom wants to celebrate while highlighting the services at its flagship store.
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Chewy holds the top spot as overall satisfaction with online retail declines
The American Customer Satisfaction Index’s review of nearly 42,000 consumer surveys found two-thirds of online retailers saw satisfaction drop.
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How E.l.f. balances entertainment, purpose to tap into a TikTok trend
In the brand’s third collaboration with Meghan Trainor, the pop star appears as an airplane captain to showcase soft matte makeup products.
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Deckers to phase out Koolaburra
The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.
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Walgreens suspends dividend in latest cost-cutting measure
The decision aims to boost cash flow and reduce debt as it faces an opioid lawsuit from the Department of Justice.
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What holiday sales mean for 2025
Uncertainties persist, but five years after the pandemic lockdown, this year may at last mark a return to normal.
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Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years
As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.
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Levi’s braces for effects of economic uncertainty on consumers
The denim brand shrugged off tariffs thanks to its diverse sourcing, but warned its outlook could sour if inflation and other pressures worsen.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Puma eyes ‘efficiency program,’ Adidas could cut jobs
Puma wants to improve operations and cut costs in the name of profitability, while Adidas said its operating model is too complex.
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Bookshop.org now allows indie bookstores to sell e-books
The new e-book platform allows independent booksellers to compete against Amazon’s Kindle apps.
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UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%
The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.
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9 brands to watch in 2025
From skin care companies like Prequel and Dieux to footwear brand Kizik, these retailers are separating themselves from the rest.
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VF returns to growth after 2 years of declines
The Vans owner attributed the better-than-expected Q3 revenue to stronger DTC sales and “outsized wholesale performance.”
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Reebok to debut first performance basketball shoe in more than a decade
The Engine A, releasing first in a silver colorway, will be available globally on Feb. 13 on Reebok’s website and is priced at $120.
