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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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Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience and Limiting Risk Exposure in North American Supply Chains Amid Tariff and Onshoring Discussions

As companies adjust their supply chains to navigate geopolitical tensions, tariffs and disruptions, many are moving sourcing closer…

Executive Viewpoints November 6
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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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The EU’s ESPR, Working Plan Update, and Ensuring the U.S. Retail Industry is Ready

Sustainability is becoming a global pressure across industries — an issue we must tackle head-on if we’re to…

Executive Viewpoints 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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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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How Walmart Business Gives Back Precious Minutes to Time-Starved SMB Owners

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a shortage that no supply chain can restock: the time spent performing…

Features October 28
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Calvin Klein Launches Multi-Brand Apparel Takeback Program

Calvin Klein has launched the Re-Calvin takeback program in the U.S., allowing consumers to responsibly say goodbye to…

News October 27
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Small Business, Big Ideas: Construction Tool Disruptor Reekon Gets Boost from Alibaba

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…

Features October 24
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