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Funko agrees to $2M settlement to resolve claims it misled investors
Multiple lawsuits claim the company failed to disclose sales and operational troubles — and that executives used inside information to enrich themselves.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Big Lots may close up to 315 stores
The retailer requires “significant changes to the business model to continue as a going concern,” analysts said.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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TrendlineA look at the 2025 holiday season
From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.
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REI lays off 7 employees as it reorganizes experiences division
The outdoor retailer said the cuts, which are the latest in a string of layoffs at the company, are part of an “evolving business strategy.”
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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FTC chair presses for investigation into high grocery prices
Lina Khan said an inquiry would “shed light” on why food prices and grocers’ profits have stayed elevated even as inflation has come down.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Mercari opens first physical store in Los Angeles
Mercari on Melrose includes a spot for sellers to list items, a dedicated DIY and events space, and a partner pop-up area.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Amazon moves up Black Friday inventory deadline for sellers
The e-commerce giant wants products in a week earlier than in 2023 as it looks to maintain fast Prime delivery speeds during its busiest time of year.
By Max Garland • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Nike, JD Sports expand connected loyalty program to the US
The move makes JD Sports the first global partner of the connected program, and comes as Nike leans back into wholesale.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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‘Months of obfuscation’: Ikea’s evidence destruction costs $566K
A court had ordered the employer to produce email files related to ongoing age discrimination litigation.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Etsy to launch paid buyer membership program
Etsy Insider, which comes as Q2 sales rise 3%, includes benefits like free domestic shipping on “millions” of items — at no cost to sellers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Wayfair revenue down 1.7% in Q2 as category remains challenged
But the online home goods retailer was able to narrow its losses and CEO Niraj Shah said a turnaround in the sector could be on the horizon.
By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Uniqlo expands brick-and-mortar footprint in Canada
The apparel retailer will open four stores in the country this fall in its quest to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Primark hires COO to head up supply chain
Nigel Jones aims to help the Ireland-based retailer expand its footprint and make its supply chain greener.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Amazon’s checkout technology is getting an AI upgrade
Just Walk Out is rolling out an advanced AI model that the company says will make its system more accurate and efficient, and less costly to implement.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Adidas CEO: ‘You have to be more American to be successful in America’
With sales in North America down 7% in Q2, CEO Bjørn Gulden said the athletics retailer is leaning into American sports like basketball and baseball.
By Cara Salpini • July 31, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAs retail media networks widen their scope, is a reckoning inbound?
Expanding into offsite media like open-web programmatic could alleviate supply pressures but opens a whole new can of worms for the category.
By Peter Adams • July 31, 2024 -
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Joann CFO out amid leadership revamp
The crafts retailer, fresh out of bankruptcy, has brought on new executives in tech, operations and merchandising.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024 -
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Beyond ‘remains in the red’ as it prepares to relaunch Zulily
The company said it hit its Q2 revenue target and improved its bottom line, but sales are in decline.
By Nate Delesline III • July 30, 2024 -
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How return policies fit into retail customer experience
No-questions-asked return policies have fallen by the wayside for retailers. Just ask L.L. Bean.
By S.L. Fuller • July 30, 2024 -
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Amazon responsible for hazardous items sold by third-party sellers, federal agency says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the e-commerce giant, as a distributor of products that don’t meet safety standards, bears responsibility for their recall.
By Nate Delesline III • July 30, 2024 -
Saks Off 5th shakes up merchandising team
After chief merchant Mara Sirhal left for QVC, the off-pricer, involved in a proposed merger with Neiman Marcus, reevaluated its leadership structure.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024 -
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 30, 2024 -
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Walmart brings food waste reduction tech to 1.4K stores
The retailer partnered with organics recycler Denali to install technology that separates food from packaging.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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Target launches denim take-back event
As back-to-school season kicks off, the retailer is offering 20% off a new denim purchase to consumers who trade in up to five pieces of used denim.
By Nate Delesline III • July 29, 2024 -
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Saks Off 5th chief merchant jumps to QVC
Mara Sirhal leads merchandising amid the home shopping giant’s “Age of Possibility” turnaround effort, focused on women over 50.
By Daphne Howland • July 29, 2024 -
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UPS defends higher peak surcharges ahead of shorter holiday season
The magnitude of the added fees surprised one analyst, but CEO Carol Tomé said the carrier's pricing is in line with anticipated demand.
By Max Garland • July 29, 2024
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