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Wayfair Closes German Business to Focus on Other International Markets

Wayfair is exiting Germany, where it has operated for 15 years, after failing to turn the company “into a household brand” in…

PetSmart Rolls Out Store Solution to Improve Inventory Management and Digital Fulfillment

PetSmart has deployed the gStore platform from GreyOrange to enhance inventory management and store operations in its nearly 1,700 stores. The SaaS…

REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which…

Embracing Unleadership: How Letting go can Propel Your Business to Success

Leadership isn’t confined to titles or roles — it’s something we all practice daily, often without even realizing it. Whether deciding how…

Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Most retail segments have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even more niche segments like…

2025 Trends: AI Continues its Rise, Tariffs’ Uncertain Impact, Circular Commerce Blossoms

[Editor’s note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will take place Monday, Jan….

Amazon Launches Advertising Service for Retailer Apps, Websites

Amazon has unveiled a new offering — the Retail Ad Service — which will allow any retailer to easily offer advertising on…

Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2025

Barnes & Noble will open approximately 60 stores this year, according to the Financial Times (FT). The retailer — owned by Elliott…

Target Democratizes Wellness with New Under $10 Assortment

Target will launch more than 2,000 items across multiple wellness categories, from functional beverages to beauty, nutrition and even men’s wellness. More…

JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica, have formed…

The North Face Appeals to All 5 Senses to Bring the Outdoors into its London Flagship

Want to enjoy the outdoors without, you know, actually going outside? Then the recently opened London flagship of The North Face is…

How AI is Driving Identity-Based Marketing Strategies to Boost Customer Lifetime Value

The ecommerce industry is undoubtedly booming in the United States despite predictions that economic uncertainty would hinder consumer spending. In fact, a…

NRF 2025 Preview: New York’s Javits Center Once Again Becomes the Center of the Retail Universe

NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show will return to New York City’s Javits Center January 12-14, with attendees from all over the globe…

Live from New York: Saks Features Pop-Up Shop, Limited-Edition Merch for Saturday Night Live’s 50th

Saks Fifth Avenue is planning a range of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its “neighbor” Saturday Night Live (the show…

Ulta Taps Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

Ulta Beauty has teamed up with Instacart to offer same-day delivery from its more than 1,400 stores across the U.S. in as fast as…

Missed the Return Window? Sell the Item on Poshmark

Poshmark has partnered with Loop Returns for a new program that will allow shoppers to sell unwanted items that they can’t return…

True Religion Embarks on ‘Exciting New Chapter’ with New Owner

Acon Investments has purchased a controlling stake in the True Religion apparel brand for an undisclosed amount. The brand, which was founded…

Malls’ New Success Strategy: Attracting Gen Zers Hungry for Social Contact

Malls are coming off the holiday season on a high — despite years of stories about the demise of the shopping center,…

Revolutionizing Retail: How Ergonomic Robots Enhance Shopping Experiences

Robots and automated technology are becoming a typical feature in the retail industry, with robots streamlining operations, reducing costs and improving customer…

In 2025, Changing Consumer Demand will Reshape the Supply Chain

According to Gartner, more than three-quarters of supply chain leaders are being asked to improve their customer experience (CX) strategies. A customer-centric…

Pop-Up Celebrates the Secret Joy of Stealthy Shopping

Admit it, you’ve snuck a candy bar and a decorative doo-dad into your very serious shopping cart at some point — and…

Carter’s Begins Search for New CEO Following Retirement of 30-Year Company Veteran

Carter’s will kick off the search for a new leader following the retirement of Michael Casey, who has held the Chairman and…

Ulta Beauty Names New CEO as Dave Kimbell Retires

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell will retire as CEO after 11 years with the company. Kecia Steelman, current President and COO, has…

Fanatics, Forever 21, Belk Join Fluent Commerce Media Network

Commerce media company Fluent has added a varied roster of brands to its retail media network, including Fanatics, Forever 21, Belk, Bealls…

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