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J.Jill Names Veteran Apparel Executive to CEO Spot

J.Jill has chosen Mary Ellen Coyne as its new CEO, replacing retiring CEO Claire Spofford, who will step…

News February 28
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M&M’s Sweetens Loyalty Program Debut with Times Square Store Sleepover Sweepstakes

M&M’s, the iconic candies from Mars, has launched its first-ever loyalty program — the M&M’s Fun Club —…

News February 28

Cheers! Marks & Spencer Pilots AI-Powered Wine Finder Tool

Citing research revealing that one-quarter of UK shoppers spend more than 10 minutes deliberating in the wine aisle,…

News February 28
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TJX to Add 130 Stores This Year as Economic Concerns Propel the Off-Price Segment

On the heels of a strong fiscal 2025 (which ended Feb. 1, 2025) TJX Companies is ramping up…

News February 28
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Furniture.com Sets Out to ‘Transform the Industry’ with Multi-Brand Ecommerce Experience

The new ecommerce platform Furniture.com is seeking to enhance the furniture-buying process for consumers by offering a “one-stop-shop”…

News February 27
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New Cultural Hub-Retail Concept, ‘Levels,’ Opens in San Francisco

A new retail and events concept called Levels that melds brand experience, commerce and tech will open its…

News February 27
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Harry Potter Conjures Retail Magic in the Windy City

Harry Potter and his world of wizardry are coming to Chicago. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter Shop…

News February 27
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Amazon Unveils Gen AI-Upgraded Alexa, Adds Service to Prime Member Benefits

It’s been 10 years since Amazon first introduced its friendly voice assistant Alexa, following in the footsteps of…

News February 27
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Warby Parker to Debut 5 Target Shop-in-Shops in 2025, More to Come in 2026

Optical retailer Warby Parker will open shop-in-shops at five Target stores in the second half of 2025 and…

News February 27
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