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Judge Invalidates Ashley Stewart Bankruptcy Filing
On Dec. 17, plus-size fashion retailer Ashley Stewart filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. A little over a week later, on Dec.…
News December 31Turning Screens into Storefronts: The Rise of Shoppable Video
Shoppable video has helped evolve the digital video landscape from passive viewing into active buying. From QR codes on connected TV ads to interactive overlays that let consumers add products…
Executive Viewpoints December 31The Stories that Shaped Retail in 2025
To close out the year, let’s a look back at our most-read stories of 2025, which offer a window into the topics and trends that drove conversations this year. AI…
Features December 31Purchase of 117 JCPenney Stores Remains Uncertain Despite Buyer’s Statement
Onyx Partners Ltd.’s plan to purchase 117 JCPenney stores for $935 million has been delayed several times since it was first announced in July 2025, fueling speculation that the deal…
News December 30Why Smaller, Smarter AI Models are Giving Retailers an Edge
Retailers aren’t just experimenting with AI chatbots anymore — they’re giving algorithms real agency. About 43% of retailers are already piloting autonomous, or agentic, AI, and another 53% are evaluating…
Executive Viewpoints December 30Athleisure Faceoff: How Lululemon, Vuori, Alo and Fabletics are Making Their Case to Consumers
For decades the world of sports apparel was dominated by a few big names — Nike, Adidas, Puma — with newer upstarts like Under Armour and Gap Inc.’s Athleta chipping…
Features December 30Lovesac Celebrates ‘Couchmas’ with Giveaways for Customers who Deserve a Post-Holiday Break
The Lovesac Company has declared the lull period from December 26 through January 4 as “Couchmas, the most wonderfully unproductive week of the year.” To celebrate, the furniture brand has…
News December 29Standing Out at NRF 2026: Why Handwritten Notes Still Win in an AI-Driven Retail World
As the busiest shopping season comes to a close, vendors across retail technology, marketing services and in-store innovation are already turning their attention to NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show. And…
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