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Macy’s Marks Four Decades of I.N.C. Brand with Christian Siriano Collaboration

Macy’s is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the I.N.C. women’s ready-to-wear private label brand by recruiting noted designer…

News September 8
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Walmart to Offer Associates Free OpenAI Training in 2026

As part of its $1 billion commitment to employee skills enhancement, Walmart has collaborated with OpenAI to offer…

News September 8
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Office Depot’s New Pickup Promise: 15 Minutes or a $15 Coupon

Office Depot has launched its “15-Minute Pickup Promise” at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. Qualifying mobile or…

News September 8
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The Challenge of Retail Data Security in 2025: Balancing Personalization and Protection

Retail has reached a stage where customers desire and demand personalization. In the present world, people expect to…

Executive Viewpoints September 8

The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need to Get Right

Featuring: Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at The Design Firm MG2 In an age of instant delivery, why are so…

Podcast September 8
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Harry & David holiday display for future pop-up store.

Harry & David, Things Remembered will be Popping Up for Holiday 2025

Gourmet food brand Harry & David and personalization retailer Things Remembered — both part of the 1-800-Flowers.com portfolio…

News September 5
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Skechers Debuts First U.S. Performance Store in Miami

Skechers has opened its fifth “Performance” store — and its first in the U.S. — at Miami’s Dolphin…

News September 5
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Gap Ventures into Beauty Space, Starting with 150 Old Navy Stores

Gap Inc. will add beauty and personal care products to its offerings as it seeks a share of…

News September 5
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Book Inc.'s Laurel Village location in San Francisco.

UPDATE: Barnes & Noble to Buy Bankrupt Books Inc.

[Update as of Sept. 5, 2025] After filing for bankruptcy in January, 174-year-old Books Inc. has requested court…

News September 5
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