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Birkenstock opens first owned store in France ahead of Olympics
The two-level space includes a community event area and is one of several stores the brand plans to open in key European cities in the coming years.
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Tween period care brand Pinkie enters CVS
Designed by mothers and intended for the young age group, the brand also recently set foot into Target and Walmart.
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Deep Dive
Tractor Supply may have thought it solved a big problem. Now it has a few more.
The retailer retreated from its diversity and climate goals after an “anti-woke” protest on social media — and ignited a backlash.
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Walgreens, citing struggles in both pharmacy and retail
The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.
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Lululemon pushes back against greenwashing claims
A Florida resident has asked for a class action jury trial in a lawsuit alleging that the brand’s “Be Planet” initiative constitutes deceptive marketing.
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M.M. LaFleur’s CEO on the brand’s evolution and relaunching a store fleet
It’s been years since M.M. LaFleur shuttered its subscription service and closed all its stores. Now it’s recommitting to both.
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Knix enlists soccer star Megan Rapinoe for latest campaign
Rapinoe teamed up with the brand to pay athletes to talk about their periods while competing in sports.
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Ross Stores adds 24 new locations in 2 months
The off-price retailer still sees a path to 2,900 locations of its namesake banner as it also improves its value offering at DD’s Discounts.
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Makeup brand Seint to change its business model
The company is transitioning from direct selling to an affiliate commission structure and will no longer provide compensation to its sellers for recruiting efforts.
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Gen Z, millennials drive membership growth at Sam’s Club
Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the digital experience at the club retailer resonates with that cohort.
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Amazon, Better Business Bureau file joint lawsuit in fight over fake reviews
It’s the e-commerce giant’s first joint lawsuit tackling fake review brokers and aims to shut down ReviewServiceUSA.com.
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Skechers sues L.L. Bean for patent infringement
Attorneys for the footwear giant accuse the retailer of illegally using its patented "heel cup" design.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors targets enhanced distribution performance
The retailer’s implementation of a new warehouse management system is a key component of its efforts to bolster its omnichannel capabilities.
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Kohl’s expands dress selection with dedicated shops at 700 stores
The department store says the category represents a white space growth opportunity and “significantly enhances” its women’s offering.
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Hasbro names Wizards of the Coast president
Blizzard Entertainment veteran John Hight succeeds Cynthia Williams, who left her post at the toy and game company in April.
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Dollar General to offer over 100 back-to-school products for $1 or less
Notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and folders are among the low-priced offerings. The dollar store will also offer backpacks for $5.
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New robotic capability lets retailers remotely monitor store shelves
Simbe Robotics’ tool allows personnel to see conditions in stores on a mobile device using imagery from the company’s autonomous aisle-scanning equipment.
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Shoppers find better deals this year as Prime Day fuels record $14.2B across e-commerce
Consumers avoided big-ticket purchases, but steep discounts drew in back-to-school shoppers and others — and not just at Amazon.
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Vans launches ‘Always Pushing’ ad campaign with physical, digital experiences
The campaign was released as holding company VF works to transform the struggling brand.
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VF sells Supreme for $1.5B
Luxury eyewear company EssilorLuxottica agreed to buy the brand, and the deal is expected to close at the end of the year.
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Former Five Below CEO to take the reins at Petco
Joel Anderson, who exited the discount company Wednesday, has been appointed as the pet retailer’s next chief as it looks to reposition itself.
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Allbirds names Salomon veteran VP of design
Jason Israel, previously global creative director of the sports equipment company, will report to Chief Design Officer Adrian Nyman.
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Poppi lawsuit turns attention and scrutiny to the prebiotic beverage industry
The category's explosive growth with little regulation has led to questions over what makes a product "gut healthy."
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Pacsun steps into men’s activewear category
The new collection follows last year’s brand expansion of women’s activewear, which included a dedicated storefront.
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Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.