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Inside Primark’s Playbook for Winning the U.S.

In the nearly 10 years since Primark first landed on U.S. shores, the Dublin, Ireland-based retailer has been on a slow but…

Gap Introduces Multi-Brand Affiliate and Advocacy Platform for Creators

Gap Inc. has launched a social media advocacy platform that will serve as a centralized hub for creators to engage across the…

Walmart Spotlights Collectibles Prowess at New York Comic Con

Walmart Marketplace is determined to stake its claim in the collectibles arena, and it’s doing so at one of the largest pop…

Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026

Citing tariffs, the Vermont-based outdoor gear company will focus on fly fishing and wingshooting, said company President Simon Perkins….

Rent-to-Own Retailer Aaron’s Data Centralization Cuts Customer Acquisition Costs 33%

The rent-to-own retail sector puts a new spin on the classic “need vs. want” consumer equation. It’s designed for consumers who don’t…

Agentic Commerce Meets Retail ROI: How the Affiliate Model Powers the Future of AI-Led Shopping

When autonomous shopping agents start making product decisions on behalf of consumers at scale, the retail world will change forever. Retailers already…

Grateful Dead Flies High at Aviator Nation Stores to Mark Band’s 60th Anniversary

Aviator Nation, the lifestyle brand inspired by a 1970’s-era California vibe, wanted to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic (and apparently…

Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks to Deliver Prescriptions Right in the Doctor’s Office

Amazon will deploy Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks in select One Medical offices across the greater Los Angeles area beginning in December, giving patients…

Instacart Tightens TikTok Retail Media Integration

A new Instacart integration with TikTok will enable select CPG advertisers to tap into the grocery services platform’s first-party retail media data,…

REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship

REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson….

Listen Now: Pacsun’s Formula for Relevance: Youth Culture + Co-Creation

Legacy brands from the Y2K era are making a big comeback, not by simply repackaging but by reinventing themselves for a digital-native…

Inventory Management: Today’s Most Critical Discipline in the Retail Industry

This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and…

Ikea Parent Buys AI-Powered Logistics Solution to Enhance Home Delivery CX

Ingka Investments, the investment firm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has acquired U.S.-based logistics tech company Locus. The purchase will provide…

Uniqlo Plans 11 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will add 11 stores to its U.S. retail footprint next spring and summer, according to Fast Company. The…

Bed Bath & Beyond Ramps up Brick-and-Mortar Revival with Franchise Model Launch

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is launching a national franchise system to step up the brick-and-mortar return of Bed Bath & Beyond…

Tom Brady’s Collectibles Store Opens First NYC Flagship in SoHo

[Update as of Oct. 7, 2025] CardVault by Tom Brady will open its seventh store, and first location in New York City,…

Back Market’s Latest Salvo in its War Against ‘Fast Tech’ — a Store in SoHo

Fast fashion is now a term familiar to most consumers, but similar “buy-it-and-toss-it” mentalities pervade many other categories as well, with far…

Get Ahead of the Cart: Marketing Strategies for Peak Shopping Events

The modern retail calendar is packed with mega-events like Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and others that can make or break…

As United Airlines Loyalty Members Take Flight, Instacart Delivery Fees Stay Grounded

A new partnership between United Airlines and Instacart will give the airline’s loyalty members $0 delivery fees for orders placed before, during…

Adobe Forecasts Fall Prime Day Spend will Grow 6.2% to $9 Billion

Like its summer predecessor, the fall version of Prime Day — Prime Big Deals Days, taking place Oct. 7-8 — has become…

Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

In a news-filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working and areas of the business that still need improving….

Bankrupt Rite Aid Closes Last of its Brick-and-Mortar Stores

[Update as of Oct. 6, 2025] Rite Aid has closed the last of its physical stores following the retailer’s second recent bankruptcy…

The Four Hacking Groups Retail Executives Must Know – Before the Holidays

As retailers prepare for the crucial holiday season, another kind of countdown is already underway. Cybercriminals know exactly when you can least…

How True Religion Proved it can ‘Stand Alongside Couture’ During NY Fashion Week

Last month during New York Fashion Week, a host of brands not typically included in the luxury cohort that dominates the biannual…

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