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2026 Vibe: Nonconformity, Self-Preservation & Fandom will Shape the Year
Fortune-telling has long been an elusive yet in-demand art, somehow still appealing despite how often prognosticators get it wrong. 2026, like other years before it, has seen a swath of…
Features February 12
Asos Pops Up in Aspen for President’s Day
Digital-first apparel brand Asos has kicked off a combination of pop-up retail and branded moments woven into the vibrant Aspen, Colo. social scene with an activation running through Monday, Feb.…
News February 11
Nordstrom Marks 125 Years with Brand Activations, Expanded Customer Perks
Think about it: Nordstrom has been around for half of the 250 years that the United States has been its own country. The iconic retailer is marking its 125th anniversary…
News February 11
Retail’s Secret Weapon? Smarter Screens that Sell
For decades, retail business owners looked at in-store displays — whether posters, banners or digital screens — as a cost center. They were an expense to be managed, a necessary…
Executive Viewpoints February 11
PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day
PetSmart will host free in-store Valentine’s Day parties at its stores for pet parents and their dogs, cats and small animals this Feb. 14 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.…
News February 10
Target Reconfigures C-Suite with Internal Promotions
As Target begins operating under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, the retailer has promoted two top executives to C-suite positions, both reporting directly to Fiddelke and effective Feb. 15. Cara Sylvester,…
News February 10
Bots are Taking Over the Web. Why that May not be a Bad Thing for Retail Marketers
LLMs and AI Agents are reshaping how the web operates and how consumers interact with it. As AI-powered shopping assistants increasingly drive purchase decisions, retail sites are now serving a…
Executive Viewpoints February 10
Marketers Kick Off Year of High-Profile Sporting Moments with Super Bowl LX: AI, GLP-1 Pitches Steal the Show
In an era of increasing media fragmentation, the Super Bowl remains one of the few live events that continues to capture a reliably large audience — last weekend, nearly 128…
Features February 10
Francesca’s Enters Chapter 11, Initiates Closing Sales at Stores
[Update as of Feb. 9, 2026] Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Tiger Group, SB360 Capital Partners…
News February 9
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