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David’s Bridal Enters Indian Wedding Category with Kynah Partnership

David’s Bridal is moving into the $130 billion global Indian wedding industry via a partnership with Kynah, offering…

News March 20
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Lowe’s Launches Subscription Service for Associate-Powered Home Maintenance

Lowe’s has introduced HomeCare+, a subscription service for MyLowe’s Rewards members that includes two in-home visits annually, with…

News March 19
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Pop Mart's viral Labubu character is getting a movie.

Pop Mart’s Labubu is Headed to the Big Screen

Last year, Labubu was everywhere — from kids’ playrooms to women’s purses — and while the initial fervor…

News March 19
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NRF Forecasts 4.4% Retail Sales Growth in 2026, Crediting Resilient Consumers

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that U.S. retail sales will increase 4.4% in 2026, reaching a total…

News March 18
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Build-A-Bear Springs into Wholesale with Walmart Collaboration

Real-life bears are emerging from their dens after a long winter’s hibernation, and their stuffed cousins also are…

News March 18
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Dollar Tree Plans 325 Net-New Stores in 2026, Doubles Down on Multi-Price Assortment

Dollar Tree will open 400 new stores in 2026 and close 75 locations as the value retailer continues…

News March 17
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As Walmart, Target and Dollar General Vie for Value Shoppers, who has the Edge?

There are many reasons that Walmart achieved a $1 trillion market valuation last month, a first for a…

Features March 17
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Anthropologie Expands Artisan Fellowship Program as Customers Seek Products with a Story

Anthropologie has renewed its partnership with Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and makers, and will bring…

News March 13
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Urban Outfitters Kicks Off Shop-in-Shop Vans Activation Across 5 Key Locations

Urban Outfitters will debut its latest “On Rotation” experiential retail platform with Vans footwear, starting with the retailer’s…

News March 13
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