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The sale of TikTok has been delayed another 75 days.

UPDATE: Trump Pushes Out Tariff Deadline (Again) to Aug. 1

[Update as of July 7, 2025] The 90-day pause on President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” was set to end…

News July 7
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Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has…

News July 3
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The NRF is trying to block a New York state law requiring algorithmic pricing disclosures.

NRF Sues to Block New York Law Requiring Algorithmic Pricing Disclosures

The National Retail Federation has sued to block a New York state law that requires retailers to disclose…

News July 3
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Affordable Beauty Retailer Miss A Aims to Have 100 Stores by Early 2026

Miss A, a value-priced beauty retailer with 65 stores, plans to boost its store count to 100 locations…

News July 1
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Lisa Horton, new Chief Communications and Creative Officer of David's Bridal.

David’s Bridal Brings Agency Head In-House to Lead Comms as Brand Evolution Continues

David’s Bridal has appointed Lisa Horton as Chief Communications and Creative Officer to oversee all facets of the…

News June 30
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Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Nike is continuing to reengage with the…

News June 30
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Home Depot Buys Specialty Building Products Distributor GMS for $4.3 Billion

The Home Depot’s SRS Distribution division will purchase GMS, a leading North American specialty building products distributor, for…

News June 30
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The new Journeys store prototype. Approximately 70 will open in 2025.

The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO). Journeys, one of the largest footwear…

Features June 23
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TikTok Shop will host a Deals Day during Amazon Prime week.

TikTok Highlights its Growing Ecommerce Power as Trump Delays Ban, Again

President Trump has once again pushed out the deadline of a Congressional order requiring that TikTok be sold…

News June 20
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