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Torrid Could Close Nearly 30% of Store Fleet This Year

Women’s plus-size apparel retailer Torrid could close as many as 180 brick-and-mortar locations this year, representing nearly 30% of the its 632-store fleet. The announcement came with Torrid’s Q1 financial…

News June 9

Michaels Buys Bankrupt Joann’s IP and Private Label Brands

Michaels has purchased the intellectual property (IP) and private label brands of Joann and will add more than 600 fabric, sewing and yarn products as it seeks to woo this…

News June 9

5 Summer Hiring Challenges AI is Solving in Retail

Summer is peak season for many retailers, and hiring seasonal workers to meet that demand is critical. But with the pressure to find quality candidates in a short amount of…

Executive Viewpoints June 9

Scaling Internationally: Strategies for the Tariff Era

Featuring: Rathna Sharad, CEO & Founder, FlavorCloud This episode is brought to you by BigCommerce  With tariffs dominating headlines and reshaping global retail strategy, brands are navigating one of the…

Podcasts June 9

Amazon, Walmart Set Their Sights on Keeping Medicare Customers Healthy

Both Amazon and Walmart have several healthcare expansions on their strategic roadmaps as the two retail giants seek to take a share of the country’s healthcare spending, which is projected…

News June 6
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Ebay Live Gets out From Behind the Screen with Traveling Event Series

Ebay will travel the country this summer with the Ebay Live on Tour event series, bringing livestream shopping sessions and collector-focused experiences to more than 10 cities across the U.S.…

News June 6

Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 5 Southeast Cities

Walmart customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Houston, Orlando and Tampa, Fla. will be looking to the skies rather than down the street for their deliveries as the retail giant expands…

News June 6

The Knockoff Conundrum: Faux Fashion or Legal Faux Pas?

Knockoffs have stormed the fashion scene, causing a stir across social media and online marketplaces like an uninvited guest at a high-society gala. These sneaky style chameleons give you the…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

Five Below Partners with Uber Eats for Delivery from 1,500+ Stores

Value retailer Five Below has partnered with Uber Eats, making its assortment available for delivery from more than 1,500 stores. Toys, games, candy, crafts, tech, room décor, beauty and graphic…

News June 5
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