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Purchase of 117 JCPenney Stores Remains Uncertain Despite Buyer’s Statement

Onyx Partners Ltd.’s plan to purchase 117 JCPenney stores for $935 million has been delayed several times since…

News December 30
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Why Smaller, Smarter AI Models are Giving Retailers an Edge

Retailers aren’t just experimenting with AI chatbots anymore — they’re giving algorithms real agency. About 43% of retailers…

Executive Viewpoints December 30
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Athleisure Faceoff: How Lululemon, Vuori, Alo and Fabletics are Making Their Case to Consumers

For decades the world of sports apparel was dominated by a few big names — Nike, Adidas, Puma…

Features December 30
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UPDATE: Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Says Board Shakeup Necessary to ‘Regain Commercial Momentum’

News December 29
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Lovesac Celebrates ‘Couchmas’ with Giveaways for Customers who Deserve a Post-Holiday Break

The Lovesac Company has declared the lull period from December 26 through January 4 as “Couchmas, the most…

News December 29
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Standing Out at NRF 2026: Why Handwritten Notes Still Win in an AI-Driven Retail World

As the busiest shopping season comes to a close, vendors across retail technology, marketing services and in-store innovation…

Executive Viewpoints December 29
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How Pop Mart is Turning Toys Like Labubu into the Next Drop Culture Phenomenon

Features December 29
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DoorDash-ChatGPT Integration Combines Recipe Inspiration with Practical Grocery Lists

DoorDash is the latest platform to enable key elements of the shopping journey within ChatGPT consumer sessions, via…

News December 26
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Private Investor Group Purchases Paul Stuart Brand

Luxury menswear brand Paul Stuart has been acquired by Middle West Partners (MWP), which partnered with apparel manufacturer…

News December 26
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