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Warby Parker Teams Up with College Football QB Arch Manning

Warby Parker has inked a three-year partnership with Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, a glasses wearer since the age of three and a Warby Parker wearer since middle school. During…

News August 27

UPDATE: New Claire’s Owner to Keep Nearly 800 Stores Open

[Update as of Aug. 27, 2025] More details about Ames Watson’s plans for Claire’s have been reported by WWD, citing court documents. The private equity firm will pay $104 million…

News August 27

Staples to Pilot Stanton Optical Shop-in-Shops this Fall in Pennsylvania

Staples has partnered with Now Optics to bring the company’s Stanton Optical retail brand into its stores this fall, starting with locations in Pennsylvania that will serve as pilots for…

News August 27

Why U.S. Retailers Should Take a Page from Europe’s In-Store Advertising Playbook

Modern retail media is built on clicks, but the overwhelming majority of conversions still happen in the aisles. Every square foot between the entrance and the checkout is a potentially…

Executive Viewpoints August 27

Skechers to Reward College Designers with Paws for a Cause Scholarship

For the third year, Skechers will sponsor the Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship, rewarding college students and helping pets in need via Skechers’ philanthropic BOBS movement. Two (human) winners…

News August 26

Save A Lot Promotes COO to Top Post

Save A Lot has named Bill Mayo, the supermarket’s current COO, as its new CEO. Current leader Fred Boehler will be stepping back from day-to-day management but will remain active…

News August 26

Lululemon Names First C-Level AI Officer

Lululemon has tapped AI and retail veteran Ranju Das for a newly created position, Chief AI and Technology Officer, effective Sept. 2, 2025. Lululemon’s current CIO Julie Averill will leave…

News August 26

How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times

Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry into upheaval. Brands pivoted quickly, embracing ecommerce and introducing contactless solutions. During…

Executive Viewpoints August 26
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The Tech Retailers are Eyeing: AI, Yes, but also RFID and Mobile POS

As one of the industry’s largest providers of retail technology, Aptos is intimately attuned to retailers’ challenges and needs. This year at the company’s series of Engage Direct retailer conferences,…

Features August 26
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