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SEC Accuses Owner of Modell’s, Pier 1 Imports of $112M Ponzi Scheme
[Editor’s note: the following has been updated to reflect information regarding the current ownership of RadioShack, which is not affiliated with the defendants or their company.] The Securities and Exchange…
News September 26
Amazon Settles FTC Suit Alleging Prime Membership Trickery for $2.5 Billion
Just days into a jury trial over what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) termed “deceptive Prime enrollment practices,” Amazon agreed to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $1.5…
News September 26
Beyond Tariffs: The Real Supply Chain Risk Fashion Brands Aren’t Talking About
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruption is no longer the exception. It’s the norm. From tariffs and inflation to labor shortages and…
Executive Viewpoints September 26
Spirit Christmas will Return with 30 Stores and a Hearty Ho-ho-ho!
For the second year, Spirit Halloween will trade Satan for Santa with the return of Spirit Christmas stores in 30 locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. Specific information…
News September 25
Starbucks Restructuring Plan will Shrink North American Store Count by 1%
Starbucks will lay off 900 non-retail employees and close underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada as part of a restructuring plan that will cost the coffee retailer approximately $1…
News September 25
Update: Walmart, Best Buy Join Amazon, Target with Plans for Fall Sales Events
[Update as of Sept. 25, 2025] Walmart and Best Buy have joined the fall sale bandwagon with plans for their own deal events aligning with Amazon’s third Prime Big Deal…
News September 25
Why Personalization Guesses, but Context Understands
For years, personalization has been retail’s magic word. The promise was simple: show each shopper exactly what they want, and they’ll buy more, stay longer and come back often. Retailers…
Executive Viewpoints September 25
Exclusive: Creative Collabs are Fueling Hanna Andersson’s Connection with Loyal, and New, Customers
Over the past 40 years, Hanna Andersson has built its name on quality, durability and straightforward fun. Now, the childrenswear brand is looking to add a new attribute to that…
Features September 25
Michaels Creates Shop-in-Shops Spotlighting Sewing, Knitting and Partying
With rival retailers Joann and Party City no more, Michaels has added shop-in-shops chainwide that spotlight their product categories. Michaels purchased the intellectual property and private label brands of Joann…
News September 24
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