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M&S is launched a reality series on ITV to find its next fashion designer.

M&S to Host Reality Competition Series to Find its Next Fashion Designer

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is on the hunt for a new fashion designer, and the search…

News March 27
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The annual ThredUp resale report show shows the continued growth of secondhand products.

Secondhand Grew 15X Faster than New Apparel Sales in 2023, but ThredUp CEO Still Sees Ample ‘White Space’

A few years ago, buying resale online was still something that had to be sold to consumers. But…

Features March 27
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One of Starbucks' Greener Stores.

Starbucks Names First North America CEO, Doubles Green Store Count as Growth Push Continues

Starbucks has reorganized its global leadership structure as it moves forward with its “Triple Shot Reinvention with Two…

News March 25
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NRF: ‘Resiliency of Consumers’ will Drive Retail Sales Growth in 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects that U.S. retail sales for 2024 will increase by 2.5% to 3.5%…

News March 21
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Outdoor Voices Abruptly Shutting All Stores, Becoming Online-Only

Popular athleticwear brand Outdoor Voices, once predicted to be the next Lululemon, has abruptly decided to close its…

News March 15
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Michael Mohan, new interim CEO of Petco

Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil

It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing…

News March 15
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UPDATE: Body Shop Closes U.S. Stores Following Bankruptcy Filing

[Update as of 3/12/2024] The Body Shop has closed all its U.S. stores after filing for Chapter 7…

News March 12
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Lina Khan, Chair of the FTC at a recent webinar.

FTC Chair Lina Khan on Fighting ‘Gatekeeper Markets’ that Throttle Fair Competition

For a long time, the American public has hit the “mute” button about the dangers of too much…

Features March 12
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Macy's Media Network homepage.

Macy’s Appoints Former Walmart Connect Exec to Lead Retail Media Network

Macy’s, Inc. has appointed Michael Krans as VP of Macy’s Media Network, where he will oversee the company’s…

News March 11
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