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Nate Smith has been named as the new CEO of Tillys.

Tillys Names Former Boardriders Americas President Nate Smith CEO

Nate Smith has been named the new President and CEO of Tillys and will have a seat on…

News July 29
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Snoop Dogg in Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins.

UPDATE: Kizik Sues Skechers for Infringing on its Hands-Free Shoe Tech: ‘This is a Category we Created’

[Update as of July 28, 2025] Skechers has responded to the Kizik lawsuit in a public statement, promising…

News July 28
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Backcountry Acquires Value Retailer Level Nine Sports

Outdoor gear retailer Backcountry has acquired Utah-based Level Nine Sports, which will combine Backcountry’s digital expertise with Level…

News July 25
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Daniel Danker, Walmart's new EVP of AI Acceleration, Product and Design.

Walmart Snags Top Instacart Exec to Lead AI Efforts as it Unveils Plans for AI ‘Super Agents’

On Wednesday, July 23, Instacart’s Chief Product Officer, Daniel Danker, shared on LinkedIn that he is leaving the…

News July 24
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Brian Monahan, newly appointed head of Albertsons Media Collective.

Albertsons Names New Retail Media Head

Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Monahan as the new head of its retail media division, Albertsons Media Collective,…

News July 24
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Apple Enters Saudi Arabia with Digital Storefront, Physical Stores Planned for 2026

Apple Retail has entered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store website and…

News July 22
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Example of in-store on-screen advertising via Walmart Connect.

Walmart to Turn Vizio into its Newest Private Label Brand

Walmart’s plans for Vizio are beginning to crystalize: By the end of 2025, Walmart plans to convert Vizio…

News July 21
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Anthropologie Expands Social Impact Initiative to Include 4 Regional Nonprofits

With thousands of associates across the country and hundreds of stores in local communities, Anthropologie is on a…

News July 21
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Speakers from SESO tariff insights webinar.

Tariffs Hit Hard: Brand and Retail Leaders on 2025’s Biggest Challenge 

This content first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Uncertainty. Challenge. Change. These words…

News July 18
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