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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…

Mastercard Debuts Digital Media Network

Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Commerce Media, a digital media network with an existing base of 25,000 advertisers and reach to 500 million…

175-Year-Old Catalog Retailer Hammacher Schlemmer Folds…but Hints at Return

The 175-year-old catalog-based retailer Hammacher Schlemmer, known for its unexpected and unique merchandise, has initiated going-out-of-business sales, so anyone in the market…

First Jordan Brand ‘World of Flight’ Store in the U.S. to Land in Philadelphia

The first of what Nike’s Jordan Brand (Michael, that is) promises will be several U.S. “World of Flight” flagship stores will open…

When Loading Docks Fail, Retailers Lose Big

Loading docks are the unsung heroes of retail operations — until they’re not. You don’t think about them much until they go…

UPDATE: Bankruptcy Court Approves At Home Restructuring Plan

[Update as of Oct. 2, 2025] At Home has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for…

Walmart Invests in Large-Scale IoT Solution to Improve Supply Chain Data Flow

Walmart has deployed a collaborative ambient IoT (Internet of Things) solution from Wiliot in 500 stores and plans a national expansion next…

Meta Debuts Customizable AI Agent to Help Brands Close the Sale

In its ongoing effort to leverage AI to drive ad performance across Facebook, Instagram and its messaging platforms, Meta has unveiled a…

Big Lots Celebrates Brick-and-Mortar Rebirth with Chainwide Celebration

While 218 Big Lots stores have been open for several months, new owner Variety Wholesalers is just now getting around to holding…

Navigating a Volatile Market: Why Retailers Need a New Pricing Playbook

Economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and budget-conscious consumers are creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for retailers. In this high-stakes environment, a retailer’s…

JCPenney Celebrates Inclusivity with New Fashion Line Exclusively for Plus-Size Women

Even though more than two-thirds of women wear plus-size apparel, they’re often made to feel invisible — particularly in the world of…

Miniso to Ramp up Original IP Development, Showcase Proprietary Products in Stores

Miniso isn’t waiting around for the next pop culture phenomenon (Labubus, anyone?). The China-based retailer is strengthening its in-house intellectual property development…

Ikea Buys SoHo Building as Site for Second Manhattan Store

Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has purchased a building in the heart of NYC’s SoHo that…

Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group

The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based Schuh and Canada’s Little Burgundy under a unified leadership structure….

Amazon Deepens Grocery Presence with Private Label Rebranding

Amazon is uniting two of its private label grocery brands — Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly — under the simplified Amazon Grocery…

Target Adds to New In-Store Experiences with ‘Stranger Things’ Activation

[Update as of Oct. 1, 2025] Fans of the creepily addictive Netflix show Stranger Things are looking forward to the fifth and…

What Retailers Must Implement After the ‘Scattered Spider’ Attacks: 4 Critical Lessons for CISOs

Ransomware and extortion attacks against global retailers are escalating at an alarming pace. According to CISA, as of May 2025, the FBI was…

Ikea Moves Beyond Swedish Meatballs with Food-Focused NYC Pop-up, Food Waste Partnership

Ikea has launched the “Year of Cooking and Eating” with an immersive pop-up experience in NYC’s Union Square from Oct. 2-26, as…

DoorDash Launches Fulfillment Services; Party City, CVS Among First to Trial

Following in the footsteps of Amazon, Walmart and Shopify, DoorDash has launched its own fulfillment service. The fittingly named DashMart Fulfillment Services…

REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton Unveils Three-Year Transformation Strategy

Laughton shared details about the new three-year strategic plan for the Seattle-based retailer on Monday….

How Organic Mattress Maker Essentia Plans to Make U.S. Manufacturing Pay Despite Tariffs

The wellness concept has been steadily expanding, spreading from the foods we eat to beauty products and the clothes we wear and…

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