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Newly reopened Foot Locker flagship on NYC's 34th Street.

Foot Locker Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future

Foot Locker is kicking off a month-long celebration of its 50th anniversary as it gains momentum in its turnaround effort. The anniversary celebrations will include various in-person events and the…

News September 5

Kohl’s Tries to Win Back Families with New Brand Platform Showcasing Diverse Assortment

Kohl’s is rebranding and using a new brand platform to reaffirm its commitment to families. The struggling retailer is focusing on “authenticity of the everyday moments that make life beautiful,”…

News September 5

Emerging Generative AI Model Helps Optimize Retail Merchandising Efforts

AI is the latest massively disruptive technology making waves for businesses everywhere. But it’s not quite new to retailers. They’ve been leveraging AI for a number of years in the…

Executive Viewpoints September 5
Best Buy "spokeshologram" Gram helps NBC Sports' Mike Tirico get ready for kickoff.

Best Buy Teams up with NBCU to Help NFL Fans Gear up for New Season

As the NFL season kicks off tonight with defending Super Bowl champion the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens, Best Buy wants viewers to know it has all the…

News September 5
Asos has sold Topshop and Topman

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to investment company Heartland for £135 million (approximately $180 million), multiple sources report.…

News September 5

Luxury Brands Respond to Spending Slowdowns with M&A Activity and Gen Z-Friendly Branding

Following a record year in 2023, the luxury market is navigating a confluence of disruptions, from global conflicts and economic volatility to changing consumer expectations. After exceeding a record €1.5…

Features September 5

Just Walk Out Technology Scores at Football Stadiums and on College Campuses

Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless technology has found a welcoming home in sports stadiums, a trend that will continue this fall, with a total of 14 new stores joining…

News September 4

Nordstrom Family Members, Mexican Retailer Offer $3.76B to Take Retailer Private

Nordstrom has received a bid from members of the Nordstrom family, along with Mexican department store retailer El Puerto de Liverpool, to take the company private in a deal valued…

News September 4
Phone home screen with shopping apps including Shein and Temu

Consumer Products Watchdog Calls for Investigation of Shein, Temu Business Practices

Two commissioners at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have called for an investigation into the operations of foreign-owned ecommerce sites, with Shein and Temu named specifically. Commissioners Peter Feldman…

News September 4
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