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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

Why Agentic AI is a Game-Changer for Ecommerce

Many ecommerce businesses routinely use AI-based features and solutions to drive efficiencies around certain tasks, such as analytics, pricing optimization, customer service, fraud detection and more. These types of tools…

Executive Viewpoints March 13

New Balance Moves Above the Ankle by Adding Apparel to Resale Assortment

New Balance has added used apparel to the offerings on its Reconsidered resale platform, which already has helped recirculate more than 100,000 pairs of New Balance shoes since it launched…

News March 12
Amazon expands its Shop Direct program.

Amazon Expands Shop Direct Program, Letting Brands Sell from Amazon Without Listing on Amazon

Amazon is expanding a program it launched last February that shows products not currently sold on Amazon.com when customers search for items, and then redirecting them to third-party sites if…

News March 12
Vuori is expanding its denim offering as the Denim Wars rage on.

Vuori Ramps up the Denim Wars with New Offerings

There must be something in the air…Vuori has launched its first-ever women’s denim collection mere days after fellow activewear brand Fabletics entered the category for the first time. Vuori’s first…

News March 12

Whole Foods Ramps up UK Expansion, Plans 6 New Stores by June 2026

Whole Foods Market will double its store count in the UK to 12 supermarkets by mid-June following a flurry of openings in greater London beginning early next month. The new…

News March 12
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