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    Regional off-pricer Gabe’s under new ownership, avoids bankruptcy

    A group of lenders has taken over the retailer, a deal with buy-in from vendors and landlords that has significantly reduced its debt.

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    Maximize your retail impact: Digital marketing trends to watch in 2025

    Learn the most impactful trends shaping the retail industry and how they can be leveraged to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative digital marketing strategies.

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    ‘We are firmly in growth mode’: Victoria’s Secret CEO

    The company beat Q2 expectations despite hits from tariffs and a major data breach.

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    American Eagle’s Travis Kelce collab extends celebrity-led marketing streak

    The retailer is linking with the NFL star and freshly minted fiancé to Taylor Swift on a Tru Kolors capsule collection after weathering a media firestorm.

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    Kohl’s pins recovery hopes on private label

    Despite top and bottom line declines, the department store beat its own expectations in Q2 and said various initiatives are bearing fruit.

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    Walmart ties marketplace to stores, debuts AI seller tools

    The retailer is piloting brick-and-mortar access to online sellers and reducing some fees for top selling products ahead of the holidays.

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    Macy’s partners with Amazon for retail ads ahead of holiday season

    The retailer will pilot Amazon Retail Ads Service, which allows the tech giant to serve as a third-party provider of ad-serving capabilities.

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    Consumer confidence dips on anxiety about jobs, income

    The average 12-month expectation for inflation jumped to 6.2% this month from 5.7% in July, the Conference Board found in a consumer survey.

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    Walmart, Target tout AI plans

    The two retail giants are capitalizing on sustained investment in their technology foundations even as they face economic headwinds.

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    Mass beauty outpaces prestige in the first half of 2025

    Fragrance was the fastest-growing category in the mass channel, with dollar sales up 17%.

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    Foot Locker shareholders approve Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition

    Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday the deal has received all regulatory approvals and should close Sept. 8.

    Updated Aug. 26, 2025
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    Walmart’s booming ad business provides ‘flexibility’ amid tariff impact

    Continued momentum for retail media offerings like Connect is helping drive profits and will remain “obviously key,” executives said.

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    Retailers double down on AI despite reliability concerns

    Over half of retailers expect most customer interactions will be handled by AI within five years, according to a Monday.com survey.

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    Lululemon names AI exec to improve product innovation, speed

    The brand's CIO is departing the company while Ranju Das takes on a newly formed chief AI and technology officer position. 

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    The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond battles California and Guess to go private

    Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the home retailer won’t open stores in the state, while the fashion company cut a deal with Authentic Brands Group. 

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    David’s Bridal launches AI to help couples manage wedding tasks

    Pearl Planner features a built-in chat assistant, adaptable task boards and dynamic timelines to help users centralize planning with real-time updates.

  • A person shops for furniture in a Room & Board store on Aug. 12, 2025, in San Francisco.
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    Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days

    The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.

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    Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye?

    The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others.

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    Dillard’s buys a shopping mall

    The department store teamed up with mixed-use developer Trademark Property Co. to acquire the 646,000-square-foot Longview Mall in Texas.

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    Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction

    Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter, executives said.

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    Target and Ulta’s ‘conscious uncoupling’

    A shop-in-shop deal ends as both companies get back to retail basics. Analysts weigh in on the move while Bank of America downgraded Target.

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    Urban Outfitters taps Levi’s for its next On Rotation experience

    The space aims to infuse “the energy of a vintage flea market” by featuring both new denim styles as well as vintage pieces like its paper bag jeans.

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    Former Dollar General exec to return for CFO post

    Donny Lau is rejoining the discount retailer after a nearly three-year absence to replace Kelly Dilts, who is leaving to become Nordstrom's CFO.

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    July retail sales rise 6%, but growth slows

    Last month’s results are a solid start to the next half of the year, analysts say.

    Updated Aug. 15, 2025
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    Target fulfillment operations closure impacts 200 Indianapolis employees

    A spokesperson said the retailer is adjusting what operations it performs at the facility as it continues to evolve its supply chain.

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    Wilson CEO to step down

    Joe Dudy is exiting the chief executive role after spending three decades at Wilson and parent company Amer Sports.