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Your Black Friday Obsession Is Costing You Christmas

Most CPG holiday budgets are still built around a single moment: Black Friday. It’s the biggest promotional push…

Executive Viewpoints September 17
ulta beauty

Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman on the Target Exit and How AI-Powered Loyalty Data will Drive its Next Growth Chapter

Steelman and CFO Christopher DelOrefice also shared details about the trends they're anticipating and how crucial brick-and-mortar experiences…

News September 16
Old Navy

Old Navy Launches Sport Sub-Brand as Gap Inc. Works to Fix Second-Quarter Slump

The new activewear destination arrives as Gap Inc. looks to turn around a rare down quarter for its…

News September 15
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Foot Locker

Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Says Sneaker Challenges are a Supply Problem, not a Demand Issue

Dick's executives break down why sneaker discounts will continue through year-end, and what it means for Foot Locker's…

News September 15

The Psychology of Weekend Shoppers, and Why It’s Costing Retailers Loyalty

Weekends are retail’s busiest and most important trading days; it is when footfall peaks with the greatest number…

Executive Viewpoints September 15
coresight research

Store Openings and Closures Slow in 2026 as Retailers Take Stock

Coresight Research data shows retailers are pulling back as uncertainty mounts in 2026 due to tariff pressure, cautious…

Features September 8

How to Acquire and Retain Subscribers, According to Recurly’s Rachel Sheriff

With clients like Nuuly and Paramount, Recurly's Rachel Sheriff shares tips on subscriber retention through subscription flexibility, smart…

Features September 8
Amazon

Winning Q4 on Amazon: How Smart Brands Build Bestsellers Early

In 2025, 31% of Amazon’s annual online product revenue was generated during the fourth quarter. Gift and holiday…

Executive Viewpoints September 8
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Faire Jen Burke Hannah Wall

Small Towns, Squishy Toys and Tariff Resilience: The State of Independent Retail

Jen Burke, Chief Revenue Officer at wholesale marketplace Faire, and Hannah Wall, a Trend Expert at Faire, share…

Features August 18
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