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Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash
The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines.
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Sponsored by Cash App AfterpayThe next generation of checkout: Why retailers must evolve
Gen Z is reshaping retail checkout—flexibility isn’t optional, it’s the new expectation.
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Marks & Spencer warns April cyberattack will cut $400M from profits
The U.K. department store chain had to temporarily reduce online shopping services, which hit online sales and trading profits for fashion, home and beauty products.
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Small Business Administration boosts manufacturing funding efforts
The agency will provide up to $1.1 million to three applicants to deliver training and assistance to small manufacturers. An effort to unlock more financing for businesses is also in the works.
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Victoria’s Secret adopts poison pill to halt hostile takeover
The maneuver is in response to the “substantial accumulation” of shares by investment firm BBRC International, which just launched its own lingerie brand.
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As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO
Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of the business, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner.
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How small c-stores can survive
As consolidation drives more independents out of business, smaller retailers need to stand out and connect with their communities, experts say.
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Lowe’s reaffirms full-year guidance despite Q1 sales dip
The home improvement retailer saw comparable sales slide during Q1, partially due to unfavorable weather in the first half of the quarter.
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US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries
The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s plans to refinance, Wayfair expands large-format concept
The department store intends to refinance with a $360 million offering of new senior secured notes, while the home goods retailer said another larger store is on the horizon.
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Levi’s to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands Group for $311M
The jeans company is selling off the khakis brand to focus on its core labels.
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Home Depot doesn’t plan to raise prices despite tariffs
The announcement came as the home improvement retailer posted a 9.4% sales gain in Q1 and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
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April retail sales jumped 5.3% in a ‘last hurrah’
Tariffs have shown a bigger impact on consumer confidence than prices, last month’s data shows.
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Roblox brings the mall to the metaverse, and vice versa
Fenty Beauty is among the companies testing new ways to merge virtual and physical shopping experiences to produce sales.
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Urban Outfitters deepens Gen Z experiential strategy for back to school
A “UO Hauls” campaign features citywide scavenger hunts, immersive pop-ups and a U-Haul partnership aimed at helping graduates move out.
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Walmart family plans university to expand STEM workforce
The institution will be housed at the company’s former headquarters and is expected to welcome 1,500 undergrads and 500 nondegree learners.
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Pottery Barn plans to expand to the UK this fall
In addition to an e-commerce presence in the region, the home furnishings retailer will also offer its personalized design services.
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Target Circle 360 members can now shop same-day delivery with 100+ retailers
Through its Shipt service, the mass retailer will give subscribers access to same-day delivery at Petco, PetSmart, CVS, and more, all without price markups.
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Why retail’s e-commerce disruption era is over
Brick-and-mortar stores drive the vast majority of core retail sales, and that won’t change any time soon, according to a report from commercial real estate firm Colliers.
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Urban Outfitters’ in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike
The apparel retailer debuted the On Rotation concept as a way to fuel discovery shaped by the generation’s favorite brands.
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Amazon reveals new warehouse robots in push to trim manual tasks
The e-commerce giant said it plans to deploy the various technologies in the coming years as it works to boost "more high-skilled work."
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A UK retail cyberattack campaign is headed to the US, researcher warns
The hackers behind cyber intrusions at Harrods, Co-op and M&S are turning their attention to U.S. retailers, Google Threat Intelligence researchers say.
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Birkenstock eyes global price increase to mitigate tariffs
A single-digit price increase is expected, but the company may capture market share in the meantime.
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Bath & Body Works names Nike vet CEO
Gina Boswell is out from the top role, and Daniel Heaf — who once was the head of Nike Direct — has stepped in to lead the company.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Hudson’s Bay lands ‘several’ bids and Trump threatens Mattel with tariffs
None of the Canadian retailer’s bids are from insiders. Meanwhile, the president responded to the toy brand's statements on diversifying its supply chain.
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Andie acquires Richer Poorer
In its first acquisition, the DTC swimwear brand snapped up the California-based casual apparel company previously owned by Francesca’s.
