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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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    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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    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.

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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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    Pinterest tests AI to curate collages for advertisers

    The social media platform is working with Macy's on its auto collages pilot which aims to help brands better curate shoppable content. 

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    Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location

    The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.

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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.

    Updated June 17, 2025
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    Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’

    The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.

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    Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts

    The nearly 3 million square-foot-facility features hundreds of robots equipped to lift up to 1,500 pounds each.

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    Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days

    The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.

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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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    Mattel brings AI to the toy box with OpenAI partnership

    The toy company and AI powerhouse will announce their first product together later this year.

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    Beauty leader Leonard Lauder dies at 92

    The executive, who was chairman emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, joined the family business over sixty years ago and spearheaded many of its acquisitions.

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    At Home blames bankruptcy on tariffs, consumer uncertainty

    The private equity-owned company’s latest Chapter 11 filing comes at an awkward time for a retailer dependent on holiday sales for 40% of its revenue.

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    The 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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    Nuuly is dominating the apparel rental market

    The company has more than double the number of active subscribers as Rent the Runway, its next-largest U.S. apparel subscription competitor, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

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    5 years after US bankruptcy, Roots notches third quarter of sales growth

    As part of a multiyear strategy, the Canadian brand is closing underperforming stores, upgrading its fleet and investing in marketing.

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    Saks Global says it’s back on track with vendors, won’t close stores

    The company told BMO Capital Markets it has mostly repaired supplier relationships, though luxury brands tell other analysts its ability to pay remains a top concern.

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    Canada Goose prioritizes year-round relevance with second Haider Ackermann collection

    The collection uses lightweight fabrics to reimagine classic cold weather styles and comes as the retailer looks to broaden its assortment.

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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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    Chewy’s sales jump despite challenging economic environment

    The pet e-commerce company reported a gross margin decline in Q1 but remained positive about its full-year outlook.

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    Vera Bradley CEO, CFO to depart

    The company, which posted a 24% net revenue decline in the first quarter, suspended guidance and announced the creation of a strategy and transformation committee.

  • A Nordstrom Rack store in Seattle, across the street from the flagship Nordstrom store.
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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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    Checkout-free payments may yet rise

    Rapidly advancing AI could let cashierless payment companies succeed where Grabango failed, industry insiders and observers say.