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Hasbro Q1 revenue increases 17%
The toy company, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, continued to advocate for tariff exceptions in its sector.
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Sponsored by WunderkindWhy smarter reporting will define marketing success
Are you measuring what matters? The 2025 Survey reveals why data alone isn’t driving real impact.
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Tractor Supply breaks ground on Idaho distribution center
Slated to open in late 2026 or early 2027, the site will serve about 200 stores in the Pacific Northwest.
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Hudson’s Bay gives up on final 7 stores, including Canada’s last Saks 5th Avenue location
The liquidation is the end of a retailer whose roots date to the 1600s, and leaves a big gap for many brands and their Canadian customers.
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big-box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly.
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Shein, Temu to raise prices due to tariff impact
The fast-fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.
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Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten the holidays
New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with back to school and Halloween.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Coty to cut 700 jobs, Adidas sports double-digit growth
The cutbacks are part of the beauty conglomerate’s strategic transformation, while preliminary Q1 results show momentum from the sports retailer.
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Etsy to sell music gear marketplace Reverb
The company is divesting from Reverb in order to focus more on its core marketplace and Depop.
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Walmart is all-in on generative AI, agentic tools
The company is “throwing the doors wide open” and wants associates to use the technology every day, executives said.
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Podcast
The Backroom: Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive
Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Phil Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.
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Target debuts exclusive home collection with Parachute
The lower-priced line, part of a larger merchandising revamp for Target, comes as the DTC brand has shuttered stores and pulled back on its offerings.
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Etsy adds more tools to improve seller experience
The marketplace recently revamped its buyer journey and is now turning its attention to sellers.
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Could tariffs sink Nordstrom’s go-private deal?
The risk is small, but not zero, and could grow if the fallout from new trade policies worsens, according to William Blair analysts.
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Nordstrom to cut Rack, Last Chance from loyalty points program
Instead, customers shopping at Nordstrom Rack can receive a 5% discount on eligible purchases with a Nordstrom credit card.
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Most consumers will pay 25% more for their favorite brands
Positive customer experiences, consistent product quality and long-term brand familiarity drive greater loyalty, a UserTesting study found.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Small businesses sue over tariffs, Under Armour adds PE exec to board
A group of small businesses banded together to challenge the Trump administration’s authority to levy tariffs, while the athletics retailer added a board director from Sycamore Partners.
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Supergoop founder steps away from company
After two decades, Holly Thaggard has moved away from the day-to-day operations of the sunscreen brand.
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Virtual try-on for bags reaches new heights: the shoulder
Wanna by Perfect Corp. used data on various body types, angles and lighting to create a hyperrealistic try-on experience for shoulder bags.
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Deep DiveThe complicated calculation of ending de minimis
While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.
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Billions of pretax healthcare funds go to waste each year. Retailers want to cash in.
Some Americans lack an understanding of what products might be eligible FSA or HSA purchases, leaving money on the table for beauty retailers and period-care brands.
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Estée Lauder revamps IT leadership with transformation in mind
The global cosmetics company recruited Brian Franz from investment firm State Street to be its first chief technology, data and analytics officer.
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Retail sales jump 3.6% in March as consumers anticipate tariffs
Last month’s growth may be ephemeral given economic uncertainty, analysts warned.
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Funko hires supply chain SVP
Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it works to mitigate tariffs.
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The Container Store lays off 2% of workforce, pauses capital projects
The retailer, which exited bankruptcy in the new year, is working on a turnaround with less debt and a more streamlined operation.
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How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers
From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, retailers are leaning in.
