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Aritzia CEO Jen Wong Details U.S. Store Expansion and Revenue Growth
Key takeaways: Aritzia opened 14 new boutiques and repositioned 4, bringing the U.S. store total to 76, with U.S. net revenue up 43.8% to $2.28 billion in fiscal 2026. Digital…
News May 8Trade Court Invalidates 10% Across-the-Board Tariffs that Cost U.S. Businesses $8B in March
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump’s across-the-board 10% tariffs were invalid. U.S. businesses paid approximately $8 billion in these tariffs in March 2026. Tariffs have raised…
News May 8Powering Better Checkout: Why Retailers Need the Right Payment Partners
Most shoppers tap a card or approve a mobile wallet without a second thought. But at the checkout, that split-second moment is powered by far more than a terminal on…
Executive Viewpoints May 8CEO Chris Rogers Shares AI and Ad Strategy as Instacart Revenues Reach $1 Billion in Q1
Instacart tops $1B in Q1 revenue on broad growth Aldi expanded its enterprise partnership with Instacart AI sharpens search, shopping help and boosts advertising capabilities Instacart reached $1 billion in…
News May 7Burlington to Open 40+ New Stores by July 4 Holiday
Burlington Stores will open 26 stores in May and an additional 16 locations by the Independence Day holiday. The retailer also recently broke ground on a 2 million-square-foot distribution center…
News May 7Bridging the Fresh Execution Gap: The Strategic Integration of AI and AR
Grocery retailers are facing two realities that define the current operating environment. Labor costs, while no longer accelerating, remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting ongoing wage pressure and staffing…
Executive Viewpoints May 7AI-Powered Pricing: The Future of Retail — or a Friction Point?
Featuring: Matthew Pavich, Senior Director, Strategy & Innovation, Revionics In an era of tariff swings, rising costs and AI-powered deal hunting, pricing has become one of the most complex (and…
Podcasts May 7Beyond Yoga Uses ‘Progress Over Perfection’ to Win as a Challenger Brand
Beyond Yoga stands out by promoting a “progress over perfection” philosophy with its Seek Beyond platform, resonating with consumers seeking authenticity and joy. Backed by Levi Strauss & Co., Beyond…
Features May 7Target Launches Two Creator Programs to Expand Social Commerce
Target is launching two social media content creator programs: Club Target for everyday shoppers and Target Ambassadors for established influencers. The programs aim to connect social media content with direct…
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