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Toys ‘R’ Us Canada, Entering Bankruptcy, Will Shrink Store Footprint

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada (TRU Canada) has sought protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), the Canadian version of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as it evaluates strategic alternatives…

News February 5
Nike is being investigated for discrimination against white workers.

Nike Investigated Over Claims of Discrimination Against White Employees

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating allegations that Nike discriminated against white workers. The commission filed a subpoena enforcement action in a federal court on Feb. 4…

News February 5

What’s the ROI of Emerging In-Store Design Trends? A Look at What They Are and How They Create Value

It used to be that in-store retailers planned their store designs and displays primarily around major holidays or seasonal shifts. Like clockwork, athleticwear would appear on shelves in January as…

Executive Viewpoints February 5

Staples Canada Boosts Productivity, Cuts Training Time with Fulfillment Center Robotics

Staples Canada has been offering next-day delivery for three decades — even before the office supplies retailer ventured into ecommerce. But that long history also meant that the fulfillment center…

Features February 5
Ebay is hosting a series of livestreams throughout Super Bowl weekend.

Abercrombie, Ebay, Aldi Opt for IRL Activations to Capture Super Bowl Fervor

Super Bowl LX is just around the corner, and the stunts have already begun. Whether it be Columbia’s bear-poop-infused beer or more traditional celebrity partnerships, brands are gearing up not…

News February 5

Albertsons Creates End-to-End Digital Party Planning Hub

Albertsons has launched Celebrations, a digital destination that brings together the many elements that go into a successful party — from custom cakes to themed party supplies and décor, catering…

News February 4

Ulta Spotlights 6 Female Athletes with New Beauty Roster, Strengthens Support for Women’s Sports

Ulta Beauty has teamed up with six female athletes from both established and emerging sports for its first-ever Ulta Beauty Roster. Through omnichannel marketing and digital content, these athletes will…

News February 4
Amazon same- and next-day deliveries increased 30% in 2025.

Amazon Same- and Next-Day Deliveries Increased 30% in 2025

Amazon’s delivery network reached its fastest speeds ever in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of improvements in delivery speed. In the U.S., Prime members received more than 8 billion…

News February 4
Inside a PayMore store.

PayMore Continues Rapid Expansion with Plans for 96 New Stores in 2026

Electronics resale chain PayMore plans to continue its aggressive store expansion in 2026 with the opening of 96 new locations across the U.S. and Canada throughout the year. The franchise…

News February 4
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