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Nordstrom Marks 125 Years with Brand Activations, Expanded Customer Perks

Think about it: Nordstrom has been around for half of the 250 years that the United States has been its own country. The iconic retailer is marking its 125th anniversary…

News February 11

Retail’s Secret Weapon? Smarter Screens that Sell

For decades, retail business owners looked at in-store displays — whether posters, banners or digital screens — as a cost center. They were an expense to be managed, a necessary…

Executive Viewpoints February 11

PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day

PetSmart will host free in-store Valentine’s Day parties at its stores for pet parents and their dogs, cats and small animals this Feb. 14 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.…

News February 10

Target Reconfigures C-Suite with Internal Promotions

As Target begins operating under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, the retailer has promoted two top executives to C-suite positions, both reporting directly to Fiddelke and effective Feb. 15. Cara Sylvester,…

News February 10

Bots are Taking Over the Web. Why that May not be a Bad Thing for Retail Marketers

LLMs and AI Agents are reshaping how the web operates and how consumers interact with it. As AI-powered shopping assistants increasingly drive purchase decisions, retail sites are now serving a…

Executive Viewpoints February 10
This is the only face you'll see in Levi's "Behind Every Original" Super Bowl LX ad.

Marketers Kick Off Year of High-Profile Sporting Moments with Super Bowl LX: AI, GLP-1 Pitches Steal the Show

In an era of increasing media fragmentation, the Super Bowl remains one of the few live events that continues to capture a reliably large audience — last weekend, nearly 128…

Features February 10

Francesca’s Enters Chapter 11, Initiates Closing Sales at Stores

[Update as of Feb. 9, 2026] Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Tiger Group, SB360 Capital Partners…

News February 9

TrumpRx.gov Promises Lower Prices on Popular Prescription Drugs

President Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a site designed to take advantage of pricing agreements with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer lower prices on prescriptions, including popular GLP-1 medications. The site…

News February 9
Eddie Bauer's retail operator has filed for bankruptcy.

Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer

Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidation sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the U.S. and wind down some stores as it looks for a buyer.

News February 9
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