The Latest
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5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs
The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.
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Sponsored by Square
The future of the retail POS is expanding beyond the counter
Portable POS solutions are a way to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.
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FTC sues Amazon over ‘deceptive’ practices in Prime signups, cancellations
The e-commerce giant “duped millions of consumers” into enrolling in its Amazon Prime membership, the FTC alleges in its complaint.
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EBay creates event series for sports trading card collectors
Collectors Camp teaches attendees about buying, trading and selling tools on the marketplace, with an aim of helping them grow their collections.
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Deep Dive
Are retailers afraid of being ‘woke’?
Brand values, diversity efforts and customer loyalty are put to the test as extremists come for corporate America.
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Gymshark chief commercial officer exits
Niran Chana worked at the direct-to-consumer athletics brand for about eight years, first starting as a customer service manager.
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Amazon’s Prime Day, Target summer sale get July dates
Both red-letter events are exclusive to members. Target Circle is free to join, while Amazon Prime costs $139 annually.
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Column
The Weekly Closeout: Puma’s CEO overhauls marketing, Fanatics acquires Fexpro
The athletics retailer underwent a reorg in its marketing division, while Fanatics bought the Latin America-based sports wholesaler.
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Nike launches virtual gaming experience ‘Airphoria’ in Fortnite
Nike seeks to integrate its products into the virtual world in its latest addition to the ongoing partnership with the popular video game.
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Barbara Rentler to stay on as Ross CEO through 2026
The discount retailer announced a long-term succession plan, which includes Rentler serving as a senior adviser after exiting the top role.
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Deep Dive
Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?
Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.
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Victoria’s Secret names brand president, chief merchandising officer
Greg Unis will oversee the namesake and Pink brands, while former Torrid executive Anne Stephenson will become the company’s chief merchant.
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South Moon Under launches online return policy that encourages final sales
Online shoppers receive 15% off when they use a specific code — but doing so makes the entire purchase final.
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New York AG says Target pulling Pride items was ‘wrong’
In a letter to CEO Brian Cornell, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 14 lawmakers urged “courage” in the face of rising attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
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Vuori launches footwear line with Clae
The DTC activewear brand released the gender-neutral capsule on Tuesday, about two months after naming four new C-suite executives.
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Stationery brand Papier launches at Anthropologie
The move marks the first U.S. wholesale partnership for the London-based DTC brand.
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Q&A
8 questions with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal
The executive discusses her rise from intern to CEO of the popular restaurant group and, more recently, the company’s expanding CPG business.
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DTC wellness brand Apothékary rebrands
The effort includes new sustainable packaging, revamped customer experience models and a refreshed logo and website.
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JanSport adds tees, hats to its assortment
Owner VF Corp. earlier this year floated the idea of selling its backpack business, including JanSport, but now has a new CEO at the helm.
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A look at DTC acquisitions in 2023 so far
Despite overall M&A activity declining, DTC brands including Richer Poorer, Great Jones and Scotch & Soda have already found buyers this year.
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Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace
The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.
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VF Corp. names new CEO
Bracken Darrell was previously the CEO of computer manufacturer Logitech and was known for boosting its revenues and market share.
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Deep Dive
How Target went from loud and proud — to silent
The mass retailer remains quiet after pulling Pride merchandise from some stores out of safety concerns. LGBTQ+ groups, human rights advocates and marketers say that sends the wrong message.
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Staples launches tiered tech support program
The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.
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Five Below poaches McDonald’s alum for CFO
The extreme-budget retailer is reshuffling its C-suite, with Ken Bull’s promotion to COO and Kristy Chipman’s appointment to CFO.
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Inside American Eagle’s tie-up with ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details why the retailer partnered with stars of the show and how it’s experimenting with Reels and Lemon8.