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Lululemon Founder Calls Board’s Response to his Proposals ‘Weak and Insufficient’

[Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 5, 2026 to include details of the new website CreativityFirstLulu.com.] Lululemon Athletica Founder Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson, who remains one of the…

News February 27

Walmart Settles FTC Charges Over Deceptive Delivery Driver Earnings

Walmart has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 states that the company deceived delivery drivers in its Spark Driver…

News February 27

The Hidden Surge in Sales Promotion Fraud: What Retailers Must Prepare For in 2026

Sales promotions (i.e. cashbacks, rebates, trade-ins and incentive rewards) have long fueled sales growth and differentiation in consumer electronics and appliances. But as promotional activity increases heading into 2026, so…

Executive Viewpoints February 27

TJX Plans 146 New Stores This Year, Eyes Goal of 7,000 Stores Globally

Riding the rising appeal of value-oriented retailing, TJX is planning to open 146 net-new stores in 2026, bringing the retailer’s total brick-and-mortar footprint to 5,300 stores around the world. That…

News February 26

PepsiCo Foundation Provides $1 Million Jumpstart for NRF Retail Training Initiative

A new NRF Foundation program designed to strengthen job readiness for careers in retail by expanding access to skills training and credentials has kicked off with a $1 million contribution…

News February 26

Target Leans into Spirit of Adventure with Roller Rabbit Collab

Target’s new limited‑time designer collaboration with cult-favorite lifestyle brand Roller Rabbit will launch online and in most stores on March 7, although customers in Dallas will get to experience the collection…

News February 26

Gary V on the Shifting Landscape of Attention and the Death of Don Draper Marketing

VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk shared insights on live shopping, how AI will reshape the influencer economy and why it's easier than ever before for new creators to break in at…

Features February 26

Super Bowl Spikes, Everyday Risk: Why Peak Events Expose Retailers’ Fake‑ID Weak Spots

While retailers spent most of Super Bowl Sunday worrying about keeping chips, wings and beer on the shelf, compliance leaders know there’s another strategy being played out — at the…

Executive Viewpoints February 26

Urban Outfitters Invites Community Members to ‘Add to Story’

Urban Outfitters has launched Add to Story, a campaign that encourages input from thousands of the brand’s community members through weekly prompts that are designed to inspire them to share…

News February 25
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