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    The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester

    Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.

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    GameStop expects Q1 revenue drop

    The company is also looking to sell up to 45 million shares in an attempt to cash in again on its meme stock status.

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    WNBA players star in Skims latest campaign

    Candace Parker, Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink and others are featured just months after the brand was named the official underwear partner of the WNBA.

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    Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report

    Following allegations from human rights group Public Eye, the fast-fashion giant said it invests tens of millions of dollars into strengthening its supply chain governance and compliance.

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    Macy’s and J.C. Penney have two very different real estate strategies

    One has a downsizing plan that includes profitable stores. The other plans to keep — and possibly open — even low-volume stores. What’s going on?

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    At Home names former Petco, Party City exec CEO

    Brad Weston was previously the chief executive of Party City Holdings and spent a year in the top role at the pet retailer.

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    Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B

    The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.

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    Retail sales rise 5.2% in April as grocery prices ease

    With summer approaching, retailers need to sharpen their pitch to consumers still wary of spending, analysts say.

    Updated May 15, 2024
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    Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction

    With founder Kevin Plank back at the helm, the retailer is overhauling its product strategy. The brand will cut back on promotions, reprioritize men’s and invest in innovation.

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    Pinterest teams with Real Simple for magazine’s first shoppable issue

    The issue, which leverages QR codes that lead to curated Pinterest boards, highlights over 120 products and expands the platform’s bid to publishers. 

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    How Target will celebrate Pride this year

    After last year’s massive backlash, the retailer’s collection won’t include items for children and will be sold only in some stores and online.

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    Chief marketers enter ‘era of less’ as budgets plunge below pre-pandemic levels

    Nearly two-thirds of marketers believe they have don’t the resources to execute 2024 strategies, while some are pinning their hopes on AI, per Gartner.

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    Footwear brand On posts record quarterly sales with strong DTC growth

    The company has plans to open a second store in Paris and is hoping to have a “notable impact’’ at the Summer Olympics that begin in July.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Joann exits bankruptcy while Adidas teams with Korn

    The craft retailer has $153 million in new financing as it goes private and the athletic giant released a follow up to last year's partnership.

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    Foxtrot files for bankruptcy

    The decision to file for Chapter 7 was made during a meeting with Outfox’s board of directors late last month.

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    Mindy Kaling and Andie Swim launch second collection together

    The summer camp-themed capsule includes cover-ups, two-piece suits and one-piece suits and comes as the swimwear market heats up.

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    ‘The death of the mall was a myth’: Brookfield Properties CEO on the evolution of an aging retail concept

    Kevin McCrain isn’t bothered by department store anchors closing and says retailers need malls because people like to shop there — including Gen Z.

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    Best Buy updates mobile app with personalization, discovery features

    The electronics retailer is adding elements like Shop with Videos, Best Buy Drops and other additions to promote its products.

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    Dillard’s beats expectations in tough Q1

    CEO William Dillard said the department store focused on profitable sales as “the consumer environment remained challenging.”

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    J. Jill pays $60M toward debt, announces quarterly dividend program

    The retailer said in a preliminary earnings statement that it expects net sales of $160 million for the first quarter. 

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    Walmart confirms hundreds of corporate layoffs

    The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.

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    Uber takes on Instacart with expanded Costco partnership

    The club retailer is now available on Uber Eats in several unspecified locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan, with more to come.

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    7-Eleven testing new financial services in stores

    The retailer will add terminals to 3,000 Speedway locations and test services like cryptocurrency purchases with ATM solution provider FCTI.

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    Buck Mason opens second Chicago store

    The Los Angeles-based clothing company now has 32 retail locations and sees potential to continue growing its physical footprint.

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    Gap Inc. selects Omnicom as media agency of record, reorganizes key media functions

    The apparel marketer created a Marketing Shared Services organization to unite core media functions as it works to revitalize its brands.