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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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Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free for All Prime Members, Expands Access for Non-Members

[Update from Feb. 6, 2026] One year after it first unveiled an upgraded Alexa+, Amazon‘s voice-based AI assistant…

News February 27
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Revolve Turns LA Pop-Up into Permanent Store

Millennial and Gen Z-focused fashion retailer Revolve Group has decided to turn its temporary holiday pop-up at The Grove in Los…

News February 26
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Quiksilver women's has shifted to wholesale after store closures.

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Following the bankruptcy of Quiksilver store operator Liberated Brands earlier this month, Quiksilver owner Authentic Brands Group has…

News February 26
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Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Beginning in August 2025, Target will offer its new Champion collection of activewear and sporting goods for kids…

News February 26
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UPDATE: Gordon Bros. Restocks Party City Stores for Final Sales Push

[Update as of Feb. 26, 2025] With Party City store closing sales entering their final weeks, asset management…

News February 26
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