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How E.l.f. balances entertainment, purpose to tap into a TikTok trend
In the brand’s third collaboration with Meghan Trainor, the pop star appears as an airplane captain to showcase soft matte makeup products.
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7 signs your loyalty program needs a redesign
Revamp your loyalty program: Spot the warning signs and learn how to boost customer engagement.
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Bloomingdale’s releases ‘The White Lotus’-themed apparel collection
It’s not the only one. Banana Republic on the same day announced a capsule collection tied to the hit show, set to release this spring.
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Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business
Jason Buechel, who remains head of the specialty banner, steps into a new role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.
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What holiday sales mean for 2025
Uncertainties persist, but five years after the pandemic lockdown, this year may at last mark a return to normal.
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Mattel takes aim at Lego with brick-based building brand
The toy titan plans to introduce its first Mattel Brick Shop product in May and unveil new sets in coming years.
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Canada Goose taps former Stella McCartney chief merchant to lead global merchandising
Judit Bankus, who spent eight years at Burberry and helped found the Karl Lagerfeld brand, will work closely with Creative Director Haider Ackermann.
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The Weekly Closeout: Puma eyes ‘efficiency program,’ Adidas could cut jobs
Puma wants to improve operations and cut costs in the name of profitability, while Adidas said its operating model is too complex.
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Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection
The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.
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Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion
Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”
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9 brands to watch in 2025
From skin care companies like Prequel and Dieux to footwear brand Kizik, these retailers are separating themselves from the rest.
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Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually
The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.
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Macy’s to close Sacramento fulfillment center
The move to shutter the California site furthers the company’s plan to streamline its supply chain, part of its Bold New Chapter turnaround.
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How retailers are approaching customer experience in 2025
Retailers at this year’s NRF Big Show showcased how they are putting customer data to use for personalization and loyalty.
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Gen Z still prefers in-person shopping
The generation prioritizes buying beauty and luxury goods in person, placing a premium on the physical shopping experience, research from Adyen shows.
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Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity
As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”
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Tariffs may add to ‘a toxic brew for consumers’
Retailers and consumers will feel added pressure if proposed tariffs are implemented, industry analysts and experts told Retail Dive.
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Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024
Higher spending growth rates propelled by apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini could catapult the category into the top 10 within a year.
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Dollar General ramps up grocery private label
More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter’s Clover Valley brand.
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Retail sales rise 5.6% in December, defying expectations
Discounts, credit and a pullback on other discretionary spending boosted holiday shopping, and volumes were up.
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Serta Simmons completes Beautyrest brand portfolio with 2 launches
The company is introducing collections to a portfolio that is meant to support customers at a variety of price points.
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Another Amazon Go will close next month
The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.
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Retailers have made progress on phasing out harmful chemicals, nonprofits say
Reports from Toxic-Free Future and Clean Production Action analyzed how companies are addressing PFAS, PVC and other chemicals of concern in plastics, packaging and more.
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Vince Holding Corp. sells majority stake to P180, former CEO returns
Brendan Hoffman, formerly of Wolverine World Wide, is returning to the top spot at Vince after holding the role from 2015 to 2020.
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Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor
The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.
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At NRF, 40,000 humans contemplate AI
Artificial intelligence is useful to many areas of retail, from sourcing to customer service, making it a hot topic during this year’s Big Show.