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Home Depot appoints exec to drive growth with professional customers
Michael Rowe has served with the retailer for nearly 20 years, including as vice president of online, marketing and contractor services for its Canadian arm.
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Longtime Tempur Sealy exec named president of Mattress Firm
Steve Rusing, a 30-year veteran of Tempur Sealy, will take over on Monday as newly formed parent Somnigroup International pursues growth.
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Macy’s stores on the chopping block weigh on holiday sales
Thanks to revamped locations and gains at Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, though, the department store continues its turnaround with some strength.
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How Walmart Connect is growing the ‘connective tissue’ of retail media
The launch of its Display Advertising API gives brands more opportunities to bridge the gap between offsite and paid search ads to drive performance.
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Foot Locker to refresh 300 stores this year
The retailer will also open 80 of its reimagined store concept in 2025. The changes come alongside hundreds of closures over the years.
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David’s Bridal wants to be a retail, AI and media powerhouse. And named a new CEO to lead the way
Kelly Cook is now chief executive as the bridal retailer evolves into an asset-light company and enters its “Aisle to Algorithm” era.
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Retailers are pushing payment modernization as customers ask for more
A KPMG survey found that a majority of retailers plan to keep updating their payment programs to keep up with consumer tech demands.
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Dollar Tree names Express vet CFO
Stewart Glendinning, former CEO of the apparel retailer, first came to the company in January to lead a review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar banner.
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What 5 charts say about the pandemic’s impact on retail, 5 years later
The industry may be far from the dramatic day-to-day struggles of 2020, but it hasn’t yet escaped the long tail the global health crisis left in its wake.
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Target plans multiyear merchandise revamp as store openings slow
The retailer will expand assortments in areas like gaming and home, part of a five-year strategic plan to drive more than $15 billion in growth.
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Best Buy warns tariffs may drive up prices
The consumer electronics retailer saw sales fall and profits plunge in both its fourth quarter and full year.
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How DSW’s chief marketer is overhauling the brand for a new age of retail
Sarah Crockett detailed her approach to rehabilitating the brand during a keynote presentation at the eTail Palm Springs conference.
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Luxury shoppers embrace AI, but remain wary of sharing personal information
Two-thirds of luxury fashion customers use AI when they browse online but are cautious about the details they provide, according to a Saks Global survey.
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Rodan and Fields partners with Ulta
Products from the direct-to-consumer skin care company are now available at 150 Ulta stores nationwide and on its website.
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The Weekly Closeout: Harry Potter wand-ers into Chicago, Target beefs up partnerships
The magical store will land on the Magnificent Mile in April, while Target’s announcements included deals with Warby Parker and Champion.
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Nordstrom welcomes SkinSpirit to NYC flagship
The medical aesthetic company will provide skin care and injectable services, as the department store expands the offerings at its Manhattan location.
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Target expects tariffs to pressure profits in Q1
The retailer saw sales slide in the fourth quarter as it faced out-of-stocks and other challenges with in-store experiences.
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Podcast
The Backroom: ‘Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard’
Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his loss prevention experience informs his award-winning play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.
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Saks Global: ‘Our decision to close the Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store is final’
To solve a ground lease dispute that Saks had blamed for the closure, the city of Dallas worked to gain possession of the deed. A war of words has ensued.
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Nordstrom posts robust holiday quarter, CFO plans jump to Starbucks
Margins expanded and profits rose in the period, leaving the department store in good shape as it prepares to go private later this year.
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How Ikea approaches AI governance
A responsible AI policy and multidisciplinary team built the foundation of the company’s compliance with the EU AI Act.
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Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs
Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president’s orders after additional duties went into effect this week.
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Forever 21 will lay off nearly 700, close headquarters
Nine stores in California and Pennsylvania will close, as Catalyst Brands, which owns the brand’s operations, explores its options.
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Why does Walmart want a shopping mall?
It could be an attempt to broaden revenue streams, plot the location of a future store or, at its simplest, take advantage of a good deal.
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Gymshark names chief commerical officer
Before leading the brand’s North America region, Kim Dolder held leadership roles at Abercrombie & Fitch, Outdoor Voices, Under Armour and Target.
