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David’s Bridal Moves into Wholesale, Offering Capsule Designer Collections to Wedding Boutiques

David’s Bridal, which has been steadily expanding beyond its showroom roots for several years now, is moving into wholesale, offering exclusive designer capsule collections from Vera Wang Bride, Oleg Cassini…

News March 16

ESG Data: Your Supply Chain’s Secret Weapon

For many retailers, ESG didn’t begin as a compliance mandate. It began as a brand strategy. Retailers invested in sustainability to connect with customers, strengthen trust and differentiate in a…

Executive Viewpoints March 16

The Iron Man Suit of Fashion: Stitch Fix’s Human + AI Formula

Featuring: Tony Bacos, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Stitch Fix  AI may be everywhere right now, but for Stitch Fix, it’s been foundational for 15 years.  In this episode, Nicole Silberstein sits…

Podcasts March 16
2025 Anthropologie x Nest Fellows

Anthropologie Expands Artisan Fellowship Program as Customers Seek Products with a Story

Anthropologie has renewed its partnership with Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and makers, and will bring back its Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program for a second year to…

News March 13

Urban Outfitters Kicks Off Shop-in-Shop Vans Activation Across 5 Key Locations

Urban Outfitters will debut its latest “On Rotation” experiential retail platform with Vans footwear, starting with the retailer’s Herald Square (NYC) location and rolling out across five key doors: San…

News March 13

Dollar General to Test More ‘Open and Inviting’ Store Format, Pilot Subscription Program

Dollar General will debut a new store format designed to be “more open and inviting, resulting in greater browsing and treasure hunt shopping as customers are exposed to more categories…

News March 13
REI is facing pushback from its unionized workforce after reportedly announcing cuts to new employee pay and benefits for existing employees.

REI Cuts Pay and Benefits as Union Negotiations Break Down

REI is facing pushback from its unionized workforce after reportedly announcing cuts to new employee pay and benefits for existing employees.

News March 13
Dick's Sporting Goods reported a record $14.2 billion in full-year sales and updated analysts on its Foot Locker turnaround plan, which includes fewer store closures than previously anticipated.

Dick’s Execs Detail Foot Locker Turnaround Progress as Profit Declines in Q4 Results

Dick's Sporting Goods reported a record $14.2 billion in full-year sales and updated analysts on its Foot Locker turnaround plan, which includes fewer store closures than previously anticipated.

News March 13
Tariff refunds could be on the way, but small businesses aren't holding their breathe.

Tariff Refund Outlook Brightens for U.S. Importers After Court Ruling

A trade court mandate has potentially cleared the way for substantial refunds, though the path from legal victory to actual payment remains complicated.

News March 13
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