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WHP Offers to Buy Guess?, Take Brand Private

Guess? is considering a buyout proposal from brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies…

News March 17
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UPDATE: Forever 21 Cites De Minimis Loophole in 2nd Bankruptcy Filing

[Update as of March 17, 2025] The operating company that runs Forever 21’s U.S. business (F21 OpCo) has…

News March 17
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Don’t Wait for a Law to Compel You: Why Retailers Should Update Workplace Violence Policies Now

Retail industry executives have a profound and unique responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their frontline…

Executive Viewpoints March 17
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AI in Action: How Retailers are Transforming Demand Forecasting with New Tech

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand.…

Features March 17
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Build-A-Bear is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience at an Orlando theme park.

Build-A-Bear to Reimagine Workshops with New Orlando ‘Retail-tainment’ Experience

Build-A-Bear Workshop is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience that will open in the first half of 2026 at the Icon…

News March 14
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Microsoft is bringing fashion recommendations into its Copilot AI tool.

Microsoft Tackles Fashion Discovery with New Copilot AI Integration

Microsoft has partnered with Curated for You to incorporate AI-powered fashion suggestions into everyday conversations in its AI…

News March 14
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Wayfair to Continue Large-Format Expansion with 2026 Atlanta Store Opening

Following the successful debut of its initial large-format store in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Ill. in May…

News March 14
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How LVMH is Nurturing the Next Generation of Luxury Leaders

It’s no secret that attracting and keeping retail talent is becoming ever more difficult. To tackle this challenge,…

Features March 14
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Retailers and the Future of Search: Embracing Tomorrow’s AI Reality

The emergence of AI-powered platforms has ignited a profound shift in how we interact with technology and the…

Executive Viewpoints March 14
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