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How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
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Sponsored by WunderkindMarketing that thinks for itself: Why agentic AI is the new cornerstone of growth
Retail growth is accelerating, with AI that thinks, decides and acts faster than your team can.
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Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales
Both retailers are offering early access to paid loyalty members and highlighting back-to-school savings.
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Free returns are often a deal breaker for consumers
Most consumers expect free returns as a standard offering, according to a Rithum survey.
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Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says
A decline in housing permits in May and two consecutive months of rising claims for unemployment insurance led to a dip in the Leading Economic Index.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding
Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.
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Walmart agrees to pay $10M to settle FTC wire-transfer allegations
The settlement closes a case the Federal Trade Commission brought in 2022, alleging that the retail giant turned a blind eye to scams and fraud.
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How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation
The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.
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J.C. Penney to close Texas warehouse
The closure in Haslet will impact around 300 employees.
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May retail sales jump 5.2% as spending normalizes
A temporary pause on some tariffs pushed shoppers to pull forward purchases in March and April, but that behavior slowed in May.
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Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site
Just in time for back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids features personalized content, product drops and flexible payment options.
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Lululemon to lay off 150 corporate staff amid struggles in North America
Inventory at the athleisure giant is piling up as newer entrants in the space take share, and sales in its largest market are slowing.
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Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?
When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.
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NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays
The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.
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Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics
The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Michaels rolls out Summerween and Shakira’s beauty brand debuts
The crafts retailer is releasing Halloween decor earlier than ever, while the pop star’s Isima line will launch at Ulta Beauty.
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Sam’s Club offers temporary price cuts on 1K products
The retailer is dropping prices on select summer items through July 22 as its parent company, Walmart, warns tariffs could raise prices.
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Tailored Brands taps former J.C. Penney merchant John Tighe as CEO
Peter Sachse will become executive chairman of the board as a result and said the planned succession is a hallmark of a strong organization.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail deals
In May alone, Andie made its first acquisition, E.l.f Beauty snapped up Rhode and Skechers went private.
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Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual
Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”
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Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI
The chief executive officer told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.
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How Nike CEO Elliott Hill is building out his turnaround team
Eight months in, Hill has changed leadership structures and brought in new hires. At the same time, several long-time executives have retired.
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Hasbro cuts 3% of workforce
The toy company has been undergoing a turnaround effort, which includes a $1 billion cost-savings objective.
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JD Sports opens Las Vegas flagship
The nearly 29,000-square-foot location builds on the retailer’s plans to expand its presence in the North American market.
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Off-price domination continues as department stores yield more share
Sales, profits and margins have been stronger at off-pricers, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a UBS report this week.
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TikTok Shop debuts live price match as it readies for summer deals
As the e-commerce platform and live shopping take off, and a ban remains in limbo, sales on TikTok Shop have more than doubled compared to last year.
