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Beyond Tariffs: The Real Supply Chain Risk Fashion Brands Aren’t Talking About

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruption is no longer the exception. It’s the norm. From tariffs and inflation to labor shortages and…

Executive Viewpoints September 26

Spirit Christmas will Return with 30 Stores and a Hearty Ho-ho-ho!

For the second year, Spirit Halloween will trade Satan for Santa with the return of Spirit Christmas stores in 30 locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. Specific information…

News September 25

Starbucks Restructuring Plan will Shrink North American Store Count by 1%

Starbucks will lay off 900 non-retail employees and close underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada as part of a restructuring plan that will cost the coffee retailer approximately $1…

News September 25
Amazon Prime Big Deals days set to return Oct. 8-9

Update: Walmart, Best Buy Join Amazon, Target with Plans for Fall Sales Events

[Update as of Sept. 25, 2025] Walmart and Best Buy have joined the fall sale bandwagon with plans for their own deal events aligning with Amazon’s third Prime Big Deal…

News September 25

Why Personalization Guesses, but Context Understands

For years, personalization has been retail’s magic word. The promise was simple: show each shopper exactly what they want, and they’ll buy more, stay longer and come back often. Retailers…

Executive Viewpoints September 25
Hanna Andersson x American Girl holiday pajamas.

Exclusive: Creative Collabs are Fueling Hanna Andersson’s Connection with Loyal, and New, Customers

Over the past 40 years, Hanna Andersson has built its name on quality, durability and straightforward fun. Now, the childrenswear brand is looking to add a new attribute to that…

Features September 25

Michaels Creates Shop-in-Shops Spotlighting Sewing, Knitting and Partying

With rival retailers Joann and Party City no more, Michaels has added shop-in-shops chainwide that spotlight their product categories. Michaels purchased the intellectual property and private label brands of Joann…

News September 24
Behind the biggest news in sports retail -- Nick, Foot Locker and Lululemon.

Listen Now: What Leaders Can Learn from Dick’s, Target & the Athleisure Boom

Sports retail has been at the center of some of the biggest news of the year, with ongoing talk of the turnaround efforts at Nike and Lululemon, not to mention…

Features September 24

Party on, Fido! PetSmart Debuts Monthly In-Store Pet Birthday Celebrations

PetSmart has introduced monthly PetSmart’s Birthday + Gotcha Bash events at stores nationwide, giving pets and pet parents an opportunity to celebrate their important milestones in style. Events will include…

News September 24
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