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TrumpRx.gov Promises Lower Prices on Popular Prescription Drugs

President Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a site designed to take advantage of pricing agreements with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer lower prices on prescriptions, including popular GLP-1 medications. The site…

News February 9
Eddie Bauer's retail operator has filed for bankruptcy.

Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer

Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidation sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the U.S. and wind down some stores as it looks for a buyer.

News February 9

Kroger Names Ex-Walmart Exec as New CEO

Effective immediately, Kroger has named Greg Foran as its new CEO, replacing Interim CEO Ron Sargent, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Kroger board to ensure a…

News February 9

Smart Stores Aren’t Enough: 2026 will be Defined by Smarter Operations

For 2026, holiday commerce won’t hinge on flashy discounts or eye-catching displays; it will be decided in the invisible battleground where data, inventory and operations converge. Shoppers can expect AI-curated…

Executive Viewpoints February 9

How Fabletics Hit $1B and What’s Fueling Its Next Phase of Growth

Featuring: Meera Bhatia, President & COO, Fabletics In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein chats with Meera Bhatia, President and COO of Fabletics, on the strategies powering the brand’s…

Podcasts February 9

Lowe’s Makes Loyalty Program More Family-Friendly by Adding Kids Component

Lowe’s has launched the MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club, a new platform that builds on the home improvement retailer’s 20+ years hosting Kids Workshops in its stores. The program now allows…

News February 6

Bob’s Discount Furniture Goes Public with $2.22 Billion Market Cap

Bob’s Discount Furniture began trading on the NYSE on Feb. 5 with an IPO of 19.45 million shares priced at $17 per share. The retailer’s initial market capitalization of approximately…

News February 6
Spotify will soon sell physical books through a partnership with Bookshop.org

Spotify Teams up with Bookshop.org to Synchronize Audio and Physical Books

Spotify has teamed up with Bookshop.org — the online bookstore that connects readers with local booksellers across the U.S. — to begin selling books through its app. The service is…

News February 6

Adidas Opens Soccer-Themed Store Near N.J. Stadium Set to Host FIFA Finals

Adidas has opened its first U.S.-only soccer-focused flagship store at North Jersey’s American Dream mall, in advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026 games. Several games will be played…

News February 6
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