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JD Sports CEO: American Retail Buyers Have Been Acting Like ‘Order Takers’
JD Group CEO Régis Schultz described American retail buying culture as "lazy" and said retailers need a point of view to survive instead of having brands dictate their buys.
Features March 3
7 Ways Retailers Should Prepare their Sites for the Rise of AI-Powered Buying
AI-driven shopping has moved from a pipe dream to reality, and it is already reshaping how online purchases happen. OpenAI’s new assistant can complete an entire purchase without the user…
Executive Viewpoints March 3
Macy’s Marks Milestone Parade and Fireworks Anniversaries with Year-Long Celebrations
The United States isn’t the only entity with a milestone anniversary in 2026: Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 100 years young this year, while Macy’s Fourth of July NYC…
News March 2
Topshop Hosts AI-Driven Shoppable Runway Show with Help from PayPal, Google Cloud
Last week, Topshop and partners PayPal, Google Cloud and THG Studios set a new world record for hosting the world’s first AI-driven, immersive, shoppable catwalk. The Runway to the Future production…
News March 2
Floor & Décor Plans 20 New Warehouse Stores in 2026
Coming off a fiscal year when it boosted net sales 5.1% to $4.68 billion, Floor & Decor plans to open 20 new warehouse-style stores in 2026. The retailer opened 19…
News March 2
Preloved Fashion Meets ‘Ugly’ Food in ThredUp’s New Partnership with Misfits Market
Customers of mission-driven online grocery retailer Misfits Market can now turn their misfit clothes (that is, items that no longer work for them) into credit for their next grocery haul.…
News March 2
Payments, Fraud and AI: Why Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore AML in 2026
For anyone working in online retail, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major change. Customers are increasingly starting to expect every kind of payment option to be…
Executive Viewpoints March 2
From Overstock to Opportunity: How B-Stock Powers Inventory’s Second Life
Featuring: Marcus Shen, CEO, B-Stock Resale may be having a mainstream moment on the consumer side — but behind the scenes a much larger B2B engine has been quietly evolving…
Podcasts March 2
Lululemon Founder Calls Board’s Response to his Proposals ‘Weak and Insufficient’
[Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 5, 2026 to include details of the new website CreativityFirstLulu.com.] Lululemon Athletica Founder Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson, who remains one of the…
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