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Warby Parker taps Macy’s vet as CFO
Adrian Mitchell, who has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently served as Macy’s chief financial and operating officer.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Target names COO, chief merchant
CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.
By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Toys R Us Canada files for creditor protection
The company is evaluating strategic alternatives and reducing its retail footprint as part of a restructuring process.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll
The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting "significantly" more investment into store labor and hours.
By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Anta plots first US flagship
Located in California’s Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s “brand hub” and comes just days after its parent company bought a stake in Puma.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again
The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, begins winding down all stores in the US and Canada
Going-out-of-business sales have begun and, unless the brick-and-mortar operations find a buyer, all 175 locations will close by April 30, per court filings.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Walmart to add automation, robotics to Louisiana distribution center
The retailer’s $330 million investment, slated to start this year, is part of a larger effort to upgrade all 42 of its regional distribution facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon
The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.
By Dani James • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Under Armour CEO: ‘Most disruptive’ phase of turnaround is over
Revenue in Q3 was down 5% to $1.3 billion, but executives believe declines in North America have hit the bottom of their trajectory.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Saks Global brings back Neiman Marcus exec to oversee marketing, e-commerce
Cheryl Han, who joined Saks Global’s leadership early last year but left months later, has taken the dual role of chief marketing and digital officer.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs jump in January and Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap
Last month was the biggest dip in hiring since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, the big-box retailer reached a milestone.
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Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida
The mass retailer's new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.
By Dani James • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Coty partners with OpenAI
The company is weaving AI throughout its business as the technology serves as “an efficiency enhancer” for creativity and strategic thinking.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Canada Goose picks longtime executive to lead North America
Patrick Bourke has been at the brand for a decade and replaces Ana Mihaljevic as president of that business, where sales grew 20% at the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Designer Brands confirms layoffs
The parent company of DSW said the action was taken to simplify its organizational structure and reduce complexity.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Nike under investigation for alleged discrimination against White workers
The activewear giant called the EEOC’s recent attempt to enforce an administrative subpoena a “surprising and unusual escalation.”
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Border patrol, Canadian ire dampening traffic at Simon malls
CEO David Simon on Monday said he expects tariffs to continue to weigh on retailers this year, but shrugged off the impact of bankruptcies.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Who controls Saks Global’s IP?
Authentic Brands Group now owns 77% of the entity that controls a perpetual master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
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Private equity firm acquires Buddy’s Home Furnishings
The rent-to-own furniture company is gaining partners who “value our franchise network,” according to CEO Michael Bennett.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. to acquire Tokens.com
The home retailer is building a tokenized investment platform, supporting its larger goal of being involved in home financing.
By Dani James • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Walmart readies cross-border shipping program for sellers
Launching early this year, Walmart Exports will allow eligible products to be delivered from the U.S. to shoppers in Mexico and Canada.
By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Arc’teryx brings on Tommy Hilfiger vet as first chief brand officer
Avery Baker has been appointed to the newly created role. Meanwhile, the outdoor clothing company’s new general manager for EMEA is from Celine.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Rhone launches resale program
ReRhone is powered by resale tech platform Archive and debuts with branded inventory sourced from customer returns.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Peloton lays off 11% of workforce
The move is part of the company’s previously announced restructuring plan that aims to generate $100 million in cost savings by the end of fiscal 2026.
By Caroline Jansen • Updated Feb. 4, 2026
