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Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way….

Nuna at The Corner

In its latest pop-up at The Corner, the new revolving pop-up space at Nordstrom’s NYC Flagship, will feature Dutch baby gear brand…

Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More

Even as Walmart’s Birkin dupe — dubbed the “Wirkin” — continues to sell like hotcakes, the retailer has announced a new deal…

Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales…

Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution…

UPDATE: Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Shutdown Probable as Early as Sunday

[Update as of Jan. 17, 2025] The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the law forcing TikTok to sell itself to a U.S….

The Secret to Solving Retail’s $743 Billion Returns Problem: Intelligent Customer Support

With returns siphoning off a staggering $743 billion from retailers’ bottom lines in 2023, it’s clear that the industry’s approach needs an…

Exclusive Q&A: B2B Cruise Retail Player Comes Ashore to Support Resort-Based Luxury

Stacy Shaw wants to make it very clear that Starboard Group is specifically in the business of vacation retail, as opposed to…

Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a…

Michaels Appoints Trio of Interim Leaders as CEO Search Continues

Michaels’ board of directors has established an interim Office of the CEO that will be led by three of the retailer’s existing…

Cannabis Advocacy Groups Combine to Deliver High-Potency Lobbying

Effective today, the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) and the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) will combine, bringing together two organizations representing multi-state and…

Target Names New Leaders for Stores and IT Divisions

Target has made several changes to its executive team, prompted by the retirements of long-serving leaders in store operations and information technology….

DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores

Lifestyle retailer DTLR and footwear and apparel chain Shoe Palace — both owned by JD Sports — will deploy mobile POS and…

Five Trends Poised to Shape the Future of Digital Experiences in 2025

As digital experiences have evolved over the past few years, personalization and emotional connection have become central to customer engagement strategy for…

Tracee Ellis Ross on Innovation, Team Building and Why ‘Challenge’ Marketing is Broken

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross started building her vision for Pattern Beauty while starring on the sitcom Girlfriends, but it was her lifelong…

Walmart Updates Branding to Better Align with Heritage and Innovation

Walmart has unveiled a refreshed look and feel to better showcase its legacy and commitment to its customers. The comprehensive image revamp…

Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer

Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking a buyer, according to…

Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular…

Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer

One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change” — a prescient insight…

How Smart Design will Shape the Future of Retail Media Networks

As retailers face the imperative of implementing a retail media strategy, the number of Retail Media Networks (RMNs) continue to grow. With…

Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

The Buckle, Inc., will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer —…

Macy’s Leaders Answer 6 Big Questions About the Company’s Future at NRF

The leaders of Macy’s Inc.’s three retail banners — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury — took the stage together on Sunday, Jan. 13…

Online Marketplaces are Consumers’ New Product Discovery Go-To

Online marketplaces have surpassed brand websites and even search engines as consumers’ primary destination for product discovery. In fact, shoppers now browse…

Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest…

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