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Why U.S. Retailers Must Embed Sustainability Across Operations in 2026, Not Just Product Lines

Environmental concern among American consumers is growing, with 80% of shoppers worried about purchase-related environmental impact. Consumers are purchasing based on their concerns too, with seven in 10 consumers now choosing sustainable…

Executive Viewpoints May 20
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Gap Inc. Appoints New Banana Republic President and Chief Executive Officer

Gap Inc. has appointed Donald Kohler, who previously oversaw Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger at PVH Corp., to the role of Global Brand President and CEO of Banana Republic. “Donald…

News May 19

Is Your Data Ready for the Era of AI-Powered Search?

Data requirements for being found by an agentic commerce search go far beyond having the right basic product data, findable with a keyword, available on a retailer’s site.

Features May 19

Is Brand Visibility Misleading Retail Marketers?

There was a time when marketing carried a reassuring sense of logic. Your growth could be traced back to a relatively stable equation: increase your reach, build awareness and generate…

Executive Viewpoints May 19
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Co-Branded Bed Bath & Beyond/Container Store Debuts in Texas

The first co-branded physical location melding The Container Store with Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) opened May 16 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Container Store’s organization solutions have been joined…

News May 18

Lululemon Board Warns Shareholders: Chip Wilson’s Nominees Put Retailer’s Progress at Risk

Lululemon Athletica has made its strongest statement yet to counter intense and persistent criticism from its Founder and largest individual shareholder, Chip Wilson.

News May 18

What Legislators (and Retailers) are Getting Wrong about Retail Theft

Retailers are rethinking self-checkout (SCO) due to their theft vulnerability, and now policymakers are getting involved. A recent New York City proposal is gaining attention, but they’re not alone, as…

Executive Viewpoints May 18

The New Rules of DTC: How AquaSonic Became a Multi-Channel Powerhouse

DTC success used to hinge on cutting out the middleman. Today, the real growth opportunity is knowing how to show up everywhere customers shop. In this episode of Retail Remix,…

Podcasts May 18
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Boot Barn Shares Full-Year Results Following 80-Store Expansion 

CEO John Hazen details how he’s shifted the company’s sourcing, marketing and workwear strategies since taking over as CEO in 2024. 

News May 15
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