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The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in…

Features November 6
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Instacart Debuts AI Grocery Suite, Powers Customer-Facing Agentic Tech for Kroger

Instacart has introduced a suite of AI solutions specifically designed for the complexities of grocery retailing, featuring a…

News November 5
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Western-Wear Retailer Boosts In-Stock Rates 2% in Pilot of AI-Powered Allocation Solution

Tecovas, the Austin, Texas-based Western wear apparel and cowboy boot retailer, will deploy AI-powered allocation and replenishment solutions…

News October 31
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Urban Outfitters Plans 10 New Stores in Gen Z-Friendly Format

Urban Outfitters will open three stores in a new format designed to appeal to Gen Z shoppers by…

News October 31
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More Retailers Step Up as SNAP Cutoff Deadline Looms

[Update as of Oct. 31, 2025] More retailers and service providers are stepping up with programs to help…

News October 31
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Pet Supplies Plus Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with Instacart for deliveries in as fast as one hour from its 700+…

News October 30
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Yodel-ay-ee-oh! Target to Transform All Stores to Alpine Villages for Holiday 2025

Target is betting big on in-store experiences this holiday season, including turning its nearly 2,000 stores into Alpine…

News October 30
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JCPenney Holiday Campaign Stresses ‘Thoughtful’ Frugality

Recognizing that many consumers are tightening their belts while still wanting to show their generosity this holiday season,…

News October 29
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Carter’s to Close 150 Stores as Tariffs Cause Profitability Challenges

Carter’s will shutter approximately 150 underperforming North American stores at lease expiration over the next three years, an…

News October 28
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