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Retailers’ Holiday Hiring Forecasts Send Mixed Signals

As with many other elements of holiday 2025, the seasonal employment picture is somewhat contradictory. Amazon, one of the country’s largest retail employers, is standing pat: it will once again…

News October 21

Walmart Sustainability Head, Pacsun CEO Among NRF Honorees ‘Shaping Retail’s Future’

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named the five new members of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2026, scheduled to be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors on…

News October 21
Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to appeal to sneaker collectors.

Walmart Continues Collectibles Push with Stadium Goods Collab

Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to bring a selection of top sneaker brands to its marketplace. The deal follows similar integrations with other collector-driven marketplaces, including comics site…

News October 21

Gymshark Jumps into 12 Dick’s House of Sport Stores in U.S. Wholesale Debut

UK-based athleticwear brand Gymshark will make its U.S. wholesale debut this week in 12 Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sport stores across 10 states. In-store spaces will feature fixtures designed…

News October 21
Rite Aid logo on a storefront. Rite Aid IP is now for sale.

Rite Aid IP, Private Label Brands up for Sale

Rite Aid may not disappear from the retail landscape completely after all. Following its second bankruptcy filing in May and the subsequent shuttering of all its stores, the pharmacy retailer…

News October 21

7 Ways to Make Your In-Store Event More Effective

In-person retail events are becoming more important than ever — and they’re more than just a way to hand out samples or drive short-term sales. As shoppers seek out in-person…

Executive Viewpoints October 21

Seasonal Pop-Ups’ Short but Important Role: Bringing Variety and New Voices to the Mall Experience

‘Tis the season for seasonal pop-ups: As Halloween-themed retailers race toward Oct. 31, Christmas shops already are stocking up on decorations, trees, gifts and elves on shelves. And considering that…

Features October 21

Albertsons Seeks to Drive up Private Label Penetration to 30%

Albertsons plans to invest heavily in its owned brands as it seeks to both boost customer loyalty and provide shoppers with some relief from inflationary price increases. In a conference…

News October 20

Macy’s Opens State-of-the-Art North Carolina Fulfillment Center

Macy’s has debuted a new 2.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center in China Grove, N.C. equipped with state-of-the-art automation and an advanced warehouse management system (WMS). The facility, which will support all…

News October 20
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