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Academy Sports + Outdoors to Launch Ariat Western and Workwear Shop-in-Shops
The launch builds on a 20-year partnership between the two companies and puts Ariat's top sellers, including Western boots, premium denim and workwear, in front of more Academy shoppers.
News August 25
Instacart’s Growing Push into Grocery’s Enterprise Tech with Storefront Pro
Instacart's Storefront Pro software is now powering digital storefronts for more than 380 grocery chains. Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Hamburger discusses that growth, plus what's driving customer loyalty, the company's…
News August 25
Skims Names Supreme’s Erin Magee Chief Design Officer, Promotes Kim Schraub to Chief Brand Officer
The moves mark the first time Skims has named executives to either post, as the brand continues expanding into new categories and markets.
News August 24
From Startup to NYSE: Once Upon a Farm’s Mission-Driven Growth
Featuring: Katie Marston, CMO of Once Upon a Farm This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. Parents are paying closer attention than ever to what goes into their children’s…
Podcasts August 24
The Store Floor Is Retail’s Biggest AI Opportunity
The safest bet in retail today is that AI will change how people buy. Autonomous agents will learn your preferences so they can compare products across retailers and find the…
Executive Viewpoints August 24
Ross Stores’ Customer Growth Fuels 10% Comp Gain in Q2 as Off-Price Retailer Raises Outlook
Ross Stores now plans to open 115 new stores in 2026, including 51 in the third quarter.
News August 21
Walmart Sales Growth Slows in Q2 as the Company Bets on Price Rollbacks
Walmart's U.S. comp sales grew just 2.6% in Q2, the slowest pace in six years. After receiving $2.9 billion in tariff refunds, the company is betting 11,000 rollbacks will drive…
News August 20
Lowe’s Q2 2026 Earnings: AI, Tariffs and a Cautious Consumer
Lowe's trimmed its full-year outlook to roughly $92 billion in sales and $12.25 in adjusted EPS as a cautious consumer and stalled housing market weighed on demand. But online sales…
News August 19
Target’s Grocery and ‘Fun 101’ Merchandising Overhaul Shows Traction
CEO Michael Fiddelke, Chief Merchandising Officer Cara Sylvester and Chief Operating Officer Lisa Roath previewed back-to-school and updated on the progress of Target’s ongoing transformation on the company’s Q2 earnings…
News August 19
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