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UPDATE: Big Lots Reopens 78 Stores in Fourth and Final Phase of Comeback

[Update as of June 2, 2025] The reopening of 78 Big Lots stores on June 5 will mark the fourth and final…

How IoT is Transforming Digital Signage in Retail

Retail is evolving rapidly, and the integration of digital signage with the Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new opportunities for…

Retail: Why you Should Include Your Employees in Your Marketing

As online purchases increased and face-to-face consumer engagement with staff reduced, more and more retail brands leaned into communications that reflected this…

Target Names New Leader for Roundel Retail Media Network

Matt Drzewicki has been appointed to lead Target’s retail media network Roundel as SVP, effective June 1. Drzewicki has been serving as…

Stitch Fix Adds More Flexible ‘Fix’ Options

Stitch Fix is continuing to test out new ways to introduce more flexibility into its digital styling service. After expanding the size…

UPDATE: Court Ruling Revoking Trump Tariffs Temporarily Paused by Appeals Court

[Update as of May 30, 2025] A federal appeals has issued a stay pausing the Court of International Trade’s May 28 ruling…

Sam’s Club Enters New Arena — Pizza Delivery

Sam’s Club’s giant pizzas have long been a customer favorite, and now club members can get all that cheesy goodness delivered straight…

Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor When it comes to revenue and marketplace might, the Vans…

Warby Parker Inks Smart Glasses Deal with Google, Debuts New AI Tool for Online Shoppers

DTC brand Warby Parker has made two big moves in a bid to continue disrupting the eyewear market. The company is teaming…

Where Amazon and Walmart Are Looking Next: Even Faster Delivery, Healthcare and AI, Of Course

Earlier this week we dissected the similarities and differences between Amazon’s “Why” approach to innovation and Walmart’s “And” attitude. So, which strategy…

Make Customer Data Work for You – the Right Way

Every retailer knows the power of a great customer experience. From getting a gift card offer when you’re running low on something…

Dick’s Reaffirms 2025 Guidance as Analysts Zero in on Foot Locker, Nike on Q1 Call

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Dick’s Sporting Goods executives addressed shareholders’ concerns about its planned…

Instacart Names New CEO as Simo Heads Over to OpenAI

Instacart has appointed current Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers as its next CEO, following the news earlier this month that current CEO, Fidji Simo,…

Williams-Sonoma Buys Dormify IP, Plans 2026 Relaunch

Williams-Sonoma will acquire the intellectual property (IP) of Dormify, a content resource for students and young adults seeking curated, space-saving home solutions….

Salesforce Bolsters AI Ambitions with $8B Informatica Acquisition

Salesforce will beef up its cloud data management capabilities with the purchase of Informatica for $8 billion in equity value, net of…

Listen Now: Tariffs, Bankruptcies and What Comes Next in Retail

The Retail TouchPoints podcast, Retail Remix, returns for its fifth season with a doozy of an episode, but then again, it’s been…

Addressing AI Privacy Risks in Light of Minnesota’s Proposed Legislation

Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology, and in recent years, several use cases have emerged — both positive and negative. Those negative…

Walgreens Expands Prescription Microfulfillment Network with New Minnesota Facility

Walgreens will open a new microfulfillment center (MFC) in Brooklyn Park, Minn. that will use robotic technology in a central pharmacy environment…

Purchaser of 28 Hudson’s Bay Leases Plans New Department Store Concept

As part of the ongoing corporate restructuring following its March 2025 bankruptcy declaration, Hudson’s Bay has agreed to assign up to 28…

Battle of the Retail Giants Comes Down to Amazon’s ‘Why’ vs. Walmart’s ‘And’

Earlier this spring, Amazon and Walmart released investor updates within one day of each other that presented an interesting juxtaposition of how…

Cultural ‘Moments’ are Bigger than Ever — Can Brands Authentically Engage with Them?

With the summer season fast approaching, marketers are once again gearing up for the next big cultural moments that will help drive…

How Retailers are Helping Lower Emissions and Costs with Automation

As industries around the world face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and optimize energy management, the retail industry is no…

Beyond Basics: The Rise of Maximalism in Retail

After years of Marie Kondo-esque simplicity, the retail design era of “back-to-basics” aesthetics — defined by neutral palettes and sleek, pared-back interiors…

Authentic to Roll Out Instant Cash Refunds Across Brand Portfolio

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has partnered with Reshop to provide shoppers with instant cash (not store credit) refunds on returned items across…