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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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How retailers are approaching customer experience in 2025
Retailers at this year’s NRF Big Show showcased how they are putting customer data to use for personalization and loyalty.
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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.
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Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat
The transition comes as the lingerie retailer, following market share declines, pursues a turnaround under a new CEO.
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Joybird brings home design tool to mobile devices
Augmented reality lets users visualize furniture in their own home, while a Space Planner view allows shoppers to view and share room designs.
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Tariffs may add to ‘a toxic brew for consumers’
Retailers and consumers will feel added pressure if proposed tariffs are implemented, industry analysts and experts told Retail Dive.
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Kohl’s cuts 10% of corporate workforce
The downsizing follows store closure plans and will mostly entail eliminating open roles, with layoffs impacting fewer than 200 people.
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CVS launches app that lets shoppers access locked-up merchandise
The company is testing the feature in a few stores to address a customer pain point that has come to the fore as retailers attempt to thwart thieves.
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The Container Store exits bankruptcy
The retailer used Chapter 11 to shed nearly $88 million in debt and will go forward as a privately held company owned by its lenders.
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Foot Locker returns to NBA All-Star Game with brand activations
The immersive experience, spanning Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, will feature sneaker drops and exclusive product customization.
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Alo Yoga refreshes Roblox world with virtual, in-person rewards
The activewear brand is using scannable stickers at 150 locations to allow users to unlock digital wearables, a move intended to reach younger audiences.
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Bloomingdale’s releases ‘The White Lotus’-themed apparel collection
It’s not the only one. Banana Republic on the same day announced a capsule collection tied to the hit show, set to release this spring.
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Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business
Jason Buechel, who remains head of the specialty banner, steps into a new role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.
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Mattel takes aim at Lego with brick-based building brand
The toy titan plans to introduce its first Mattel Brick Shop product in May and unveil new sets in coming years.
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Canada Goose taps former Stella McCartney chief merchant to lead global merchandising
Judit Bankus, who spent eight years at Burberry and helped found the Karl Lagerfeld brand, will work closely with Creative Director Haider Ackermann.
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Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection
The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.
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Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion
Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”
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Retail sales rise 5.6% in December, defying expectations
Discounts, credit and a pullback on other discretionary spending boosted holiday shopping, and volumes were up.
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Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually
The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.
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Macy’s to close Sacramento fulfillment center
The move to shutter the California site furthers the company’s plan to streamline its supply chain, part of its Bold New Chapter turnaround.
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Gen Z still prefers in-person shopping
The generation prioritizes buying beauty and luxury goods in person, placing a premium on the physical shopping experience, research from Adyen shows.
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Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity
As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”
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Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024
Higher spending growth rates propelled by apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini could catapult the category into the top 10 within a year.
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Dollar General ramps up grocery private label
More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter's Clover Valley brand.