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Etsy’s Latest Turnaround Efforts: Selloff of Reverb, Seller Experience Improvements

Etsy continues to make refinements to its business model as it seeks a return to growth amid increasing competition. The company’s latest…

UPDATE: Hudson’s Bay to Liquidate Remaining 7 Stores Ahead of Mid-June Closures

[Update as of April 25, 2025] Hudson’s Bay Company will liquidate the remaining six of its namesake stores and one Saks Fifth…

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

President Trump’s tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding them, have caused many businesses to call a halt to major moves as they assess…

Prada Group Acquires Versace, Plans to ‘Write a New Page’ in Famed Luxury Brand’s History

Capri Holdings has sold the Versace brand to the Prada Group for €1.25 billion ($1.375 billion) in cash, subject to certain adjustments….

Sam’s Club to Add 15 New Stores a Year, Remodel Fleet as Digital-First Locations

Sam’s Club has laid out an ambitious growth plan that includes creating a pipeline of 15 new stores per year and doubling…

UPDATE: Klarna Delays IPO as Tariffs Roil Global Economy

[Update as of April 7, 2025] Klarna has halted its planned IPO, the Wall Street Journal has reported, as financial markets continue…

NRF Forecasts at Least $5.42 Trillion in 2025 Sales Despite Economic Queasiness

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting U.S. retail sales growth of 2.7% to 3.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year,…

Saks to Keep Dallas Neiman Marcus Open Through 2025 Holidays, Explore ‘Reimagination’ of Historic Retail Site

Just in the nick of time, Saks Global has announced a detente in the dramatic saga of the historic Neiman Marcus in…

GameStop Plans ‘Significant’ U.S. Store Closures in 2025

GameStop, which shuttered operations in several international markets and closed nearly 600 U.S. stores during its 2024 fiscal year, is planning a…

Kroger Countersuit Blames Albertsons for Merger’s Failure

Aftershocks from the failed Kroger–Albertsons merger continue to ripple through the legal system. Albertsons had halted the proposed $24.6 billion merger in…

BuyBuy Baby Sets Due Date for Online (Re)Birth

BuyBuy Baby will officially re-enter the world of online retail on May 8, 2025, just days before Mother’s Day. This rebirth of…

Container Store CEO Out Following Tumultuous 6 Months

Less than two months after emerging from bankruptcy, The Container Store’s top executive — CEO Satish Malhotra — has stepped down, according…

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Etsy’s Latest Turnaround Efforts: Selloff of Reverb, Seller Experience Improvements

UPDATE: Hudson’s Bay to Liquidate Remaining 7 Stores Ahead of Mid-June Closures

World Emblem Blunts Tariff Impacts with Manufacturing Shift to Dominican Republic

Prada Group Acquires Versace, Plans to ‘Write a New Page’ in Famed Luxury Brand’s History

Sam’s Club to Add 15 New Stores a Year, Remodel Fleet as Digital-First Locations

UPDATE: Klarna Delays IPO as Tariffs Roil Global Economy

NRF Forecasts at Least $5.42 Trillion in 2025 Sales Despite Economic Queasiness

Saks to Keep Dallas Neiman Marcus Open Through 2025 Holidays, Explore ‘Reimagination’ of Historic Retail Site

GameStop Plans ‘Significant’ U.S. Store Closures in 2025

Kroger Countersuit Blames Albertsons for Merger’s Failure

BuyBuy Baby Sets Due Date for Online (Re)Birth

Container Store CEO Out Following Tumultuous 6 Months

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