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News•Feb 9, 2026
Anta Plots First US Flagship
Chinese sportswear group Anta announced the opening of its first U.S. flagship store in Beverly Hills, a 3,000‑square‑foot “brand hub” slated to open Friday. The launch follows Anta Sports’ recent acquisition of roughly a 29% stake in German brand Puma for about $1.8 billion. The store will showcase a curated mix of running, basketball and lifestyle apparel and host athlete‑driven programming with NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. Executives framed the boutique as a long‑term commitment to the American market and a cultural bridge between Chinese‑American heritage and performance innovation.
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy, Begins Winding Down All Stores in the US and Canada
Eddie Bauer’s U.S. and Canadian store operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, announcing the closure of 175 of its roughly 220 locations. The business faces a $1.6 million weekly cash outflow with only about $20 million in cash reserves, while liabilities may exceed...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Walmart’s Decade of Change with Doug McMillon
Doug McMillon stepped down after a decade as Walmart CEO, leaving a company transformed by technology and e‑commerce. Under his tenure, net sales rose 43% and net income grew 21%, while e‑commerce revenue exploded from $10 billion to $121 billion. Capital spending...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Walmart to Add Automation, Robotics to Louisiana Distribution Center
Walmart announced a $330 million investment to modernize its Opelousas, Louisiana, regional distribution center, adding robotics and automation. The upgrade, slated to begin this year, will double the facility’s shipping capacity once completed. This effort is part of a broader initiative...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
What Makes Commerce Media so Hot and How Fluent Embraces the Heat
Commerce media is emerging as the next evolution of retail media, unlocking a compounding effect that pairs expanded inventory with broader audience reach. Fluent highlights this dynamic through its Fluent Flywheel, which synchronizes customer acquisition and monetization across its network....
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News•Feb 9, 2026
You Built a Business to Be Your Own Boss. So Why Does Your Business Feel Like the Boss Now?
Small‑business owners report record satisfaction—96 % deem their ventures successful—but 86 % feel overwhelmed by workload as growth introduces new sales channels and logistical complexity. The U.S. Bank 2025 report shows a sharp rise in growth, yet the same owners prioritize consolidating digital...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
The Home Depot Debuts Material List Builder AI
The Home Depot has launched Material List Builder AI, a free tool for Pro Xtra members that creates project material lists from voice prompts, emails, texts, or existing documents. The AI automatically suggests products, shows preferred pricing, and checks inventory, allowing pros...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Under Armour CEO: ‘Most Disruptive’ Phase of Turnaround Is Over
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank said the most disruptive phase of the company’s turnaround is behind it, as revenue volatility eases and inventory cleans up. The brand posted a 5% year‑over‑year revenue decline to $1.3 billion, with North America sales down...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Amazon’s Q4 Retail Sales Grow Amid Broadening Assortment
Amazon posted a strong fourth‑quarter, with online retail net sales rising 10% to nearly $83 billion and physical‑store revenue up 5% to $5.9 billion. Third‑party seller services grew 11% and subscription revenue jumped 14%, lifting net income to $21.2 billion. CEO Andy Jassy...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Saks Global Brings Back Neiman Marcus Exec to Oversee Marketing, E-Commerce
Luxury retailer Saks Global has appointed Cheryl Han as its new Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, a role that consolidates marketing strategy and e‑commerce oversight. Han, a former Neiman Marcus executive, previously held senior digital positions at both Neiman Marcus...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Coty Partners with OpenAI
Coty has signed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise across its global operations. The AI tool will be available to all employees, supported by an international upskilling program, aiming to boost efficiency in creativity and strategic...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Designer Brands Confirms Layoffs
Designer Brands, the parent of DSW, confirmed a round of layoffs aimed at simplifying its organizational structure and reducing complexity. The company did not disclose the number of jobs cut or the departments affected. In the latest quarter, net sales...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Border Patrol, Canadian Ire Dampening Traffic at Simon Malls
Simon Property Group CEO David Simon said tariffs will keep weighing on retailers, potentially removing a few hundred million dollars of EBITDA from the company’s Catalyst Brands portfolio. He downplayed the effect of recent bankruptcies, noting that closed stores such...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Who Controls Saks Global’s IP?
Saks Global’s Chapter 11 filing activated a clause that boosted Authentic Brands Group’s stake in the luxury‑brand IP entity from 51% to 77%, giving it majority control over the Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman trademarks. The joint‑venture structure also...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Walmart Readies Cross-Border Shipping Program for Sellers
Walmart is set to roll out Walmart Exports, a cross‑border shipping service for sellers using its Walmart Fulfillment Services, in early 2026. The program will initially ship eligible U.S.‑based inventory to customers in Mexico and Canada, with automatic enrollment for...
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Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Authentic Brands Group Increases Stake to 77% in Saks Global IP Holding Entity Amid Bankruptcy
Following Saks Global's Chapter 11 filing, a clause in its agreement with Authentic Brands Group increased Authentic's ownership in the entity holding the master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman's IP to 77% from 51%. The...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Arc’teryx Brings on Tommy Hilfiger Vet as First Chief Brand Officer
Arc’teryx has appointed Avery Baker, a former Tommy Hilfiger chief brand officer, as its first chief brand officer. Baker will oversee global brand strategy, marketing, communications and a new consumer‑experience team, reporting to CEO Stuart Haselden. The move coincides with the...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Peloton Lays Off 11% of Workforce
Peloton announced it is laying off 11% of its global workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. The cuts support a $100 million cost‑savings plan aimed at stabilizing the business by the end of fiscal year 2026. The move follows...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
QVC Introduces New Beauty, Wellness Products
QVC announced the addition of several new beauty and wellness brands, including K18, Make Time Wellness, Karma and Medicine Mama, and will launch dedicated live‑shopping shows to showcase these products. The move aligns QVC with competitors such as Ulta, Walmart...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Levi’s Launches Immersive Pop-Up Experience Ahead of the Super Bowl
Levi Strauss & Co. is debuting an immersive "Home Turf" pop‑up in San Francisco from Feb 3‑5, timed with the Super Bowl at nearby Levi’s Stadium. The three‑day event blends live music, a Jordan Brand sneaker collaboration, and workshops tied to the...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Most US Eddie Bauer Stores Likely to Close as Operator Preps Bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer's U.S. operating company, run by Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for bankruptcy. The filing threatens the closure of most of the brand’s more than 250 North American retail locations. Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Eddie Bauer...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Genesco CFO to Exit
Genesco announced that CFO Sandra Harris will depart on March 6, with CEO Mimi Vaughn stepping in as interim CFO while a search for a permanent replacement begins. The footwear retailer reported a 3% year‑over‑year increase in Q3 net sales to $616 million...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Small Operational Gains, Big Impact: Building Fulfillment Agility
Retailers seeking fulfillment agility are shifting from massive overhauls to incremental improvements. A GXO and Retail Dive survey of 150 brand and retail leaders highlights five focus areas—inventory optimization, flexible workforce, purpose‑driven technology, cross‑functional decision‑making, and strategic 3PL partnerships. Small,...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
The Weekly Closeout: Valentine’s Day Spending to Top $29B, Merit to Raise Prices
This week’s retail roundup highlights a record $29.1 billion spend on Valentine’s Day, driven by higher‑income shoppers expanding gift lists to include friends, coworkers and pets. Beauty brand Merit announced price hikes and a higher free‑shipping threshold as logistics costs climb....
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Nordstrom Names Chief Supply Chain Officer
Jason Bell was promoted to executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Nordstrom, assuming the role immediately and adding transportation oversight to his duties. Bell, who joined Nordstrom in 2021 as senior vice president of supply chain operations,...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Inside Pat McGrath Cosmetics’ Bankruptcy
Pat McGrath Cosmetics, the luxury beauty label founded by Dame Patricia McGrath, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2026, citing an unsustainable capital structure and liquidity constraints. The company estimates liabilities between $50 million and $100 million and seeks to reset its...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Tractor Supply Reins in Guidance After Weak Finish to the Year
Tractor Supply Co. reported Q4 2025 results that missed its own outlook, with net sales rising 3.3% year‑over‑year to $3.9 billion while comparable sales were essentially flat. Gross margin slipped 10 basis points to 35.1% and net income fell about 4%...
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News•Jan 29, 2026
Crocs Puts Self-Expression over Algorithmic Sameness with New Platform
Crocs introduced its first global brand platform in nearly a decade, "Wonderfully Unordinary," to replace the 2017 "Come As You Are" campaign. The new platform emphasizes self‑expression and real‑world experiences as a counterpoint to the algorithmic sameness dominating digital culture....
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News•Jan 29, 2026
The Backroom: Saks Global and the Bankruptcy that Everyone Saw Coming
Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 14, 2026, barely two years after its $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus. The deal left the luxury retailer unable to meet vendor payments, triggering inventory shortages that crippleed sales during the critical holiday season. Observers...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Simon Property Group Flags $100M Saks Global Investment in Rent Dispute
Simon Property Group’s $100 million stake in Saks Global is now in jeopardy after the luxury retailer filed for bankruptcy. Simon has asked a Texas bankruptcy court to terminate the leases on a Saks Off 5th store at Woodbury Common and a...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Allbirds to Close All US Stores, Save 2 Outlets
Allbirds announced it will close all of its full‑price stores in the United States by the end of February, leaving only two outlet locations operational. The retailer’s U.S. footprint shrinks from 21 stores to two, while two full‑price stores remain...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Target Expands Beauty Assortment, Adds 60 New Brands
Target is rolling out its largest spring beauty assortment yet, adding roughly 3,000 new products from more than 60 brands such as Supergoop and Morphe. Over 90% of the items are priced under $20, and the refreshed in‑store layout highlights...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
Home Depot’s Key to Great AI Experiences? Ensure It Remains an Authority
Home Depot is moving beyond a wait‑and‑see approach, actively shaping how AI agents interact with shoppers. The retailer insists that its AI‑driven chat and voice assistants uphold the same brand voice and service standards as an in‑store associate. It is...
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News•Jan 28, 2026
How Macy’s Is Flexing Its Style Crew Affiliate Program Beyond Social Media
Macy’s is scaling its Style Crew affiliate program from 600 to 1,000 creators, adding storefronts on macys.com and offering 12% commissions. The initiative drove a 315% revenue jump, 327% traffic surge, and 30‑40% conversion lift among top influencers in 2025....
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News•Jan 27, 2026
American Eagle to Close Quiet Logistics Business
American Eagle Outfitters announced the shutdown of its Quiet Logistics fulfillment business, ending the anti‑Amazon strategy launched with the 2021 acquisition of Quiet and AirTerra. The closure will see Boston and Dallas centers cease operations by mid‑2026, while the Atlanta...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Quince Expands to Canada
Quince has launched a dedicated Canadian website, marking its first international expansion. The online retailer offers a curated assortment of apparel, accessories, and home essentials, available now via its web store and the Apple App Store, with Google Play support...
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News•Jan 27, 2026
Moleskine Opens First Neighborhood Concept Store in US
Moleskine opened a 280‑square‑foot boutique on New York’s Upper East Side, marking its first neighborhood‑concept store in the United States. The shop is the sixth Manhattan location and part of a broader plan to open more U.S. stores and renovate...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Bob’s Discount Furniture Eyes up to $2.48B Valuation in IPO
Bob’s Discount Furniture filed to go public, seeking a valuation between $2.3 billion and $2.48 billion. The company plans to sell 19.45 million shares at $17‑$19, raising up to $369.6 million to pay down roughly $350 million of debt. In the twelve months ending September 28,...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
WHP Global to Pay $300M for Controlling Stake in Lands’ End
WHP Global agreed to pay $300 million in cash for a 50% controlling stake in Lands’ End. The deal creates a joint venture where Lands’ End transfers its intellectual property and licensing assets but continues to operate its direct‑to‑consumer and...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Private Label Sales Set Another Record in 2025
Private‑label sales in the United States reached a record $282.8 billion in 2025, climbing 3.3% from the prior year. The growth rate was nearly three times faster than that of national brands, which only rose 1.2%. Refrigerated items led category gains...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
De Minimis’ End, Tariffs Spur Headwinds for Aritzia
Apparel retailer Aritzia faced higher import costs after the U.S. de‑minimis exemption ended, prompting it to shift all U.S. e‑commerce fulfillment to its expanded Ohio distribution center. Despite a 410‑basis‑point pressure from tariffs and the exemption loss, the company’s gross...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Retail’s Risky AI Commerce Bet
Retailers are increasingly embedding their product catalogs into external AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Google Bard to capture shoppers where they spend time. This shift promises instant, conversational commerce but forces brands to hand over transaction data and customer...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Why Your ESP Alone Won’t Carry You Into 2026
Retail marketers still rely heavily on email and SMS, but traditional ESPs only reach customers they already know. With up to 95% of website traffic remaining anonymous, the gap between known and unknown shoppers is widening and eroding engagement. Adding...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Payments for Retail: How Membership-Style Saves Money
Retailers are squeezed by rising costs and thin margins, and payment‑processing fees are a hidden drain on profitability. Traditional tiered, flat‑rate, or interchange‑plus models tie fees directly to sales volume, penalising growth. Membership‑based pricing swaps per‑transaction markups for a predictable...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
4 Challenges Growing eCommerce Businesses Often Overlook — and How to Address Them
Elavon outlines four common challenges that fast‑growing eCommerce firms often overlook: reaching the right customers, seamless payment processing, fraud protection, and scaling without overburdening systems. The company recommends integrated, all‑in‑one solutions that combine payment, marketing and analytics to reduce administrative...
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Deals•Jan 26, 2026
WHP Global to Pay $300M for Controlling Stake in Lands’ End
Brand‑management firm WHP Global announced on Jan. 26, 2026 that it will acquire a 50% controlling stake in apparel retailer Lands’ End for $300 million in cash, forming a joint venture. Lands’ End will transfer its intellectual property and licensing business to WHP...
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Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Bob’s Discount Furniture Targets up to $2.48B Valuation in IPO
Bob’s Discount Furniture filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $369.6 million by selling 19.45 million shares at $17‑$19 each, which would value the company at up to $2.48 billion. The filing, made on Monday, seeks to pay down...
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News•Jan 23, 2026
Target Adds Former Nike Innovation Chief to Board
Target announced that former Nike chief innovation officer John Hoke will join its board in March, while ex‑HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies will come aboard in April. Both will serve on key committees—Hoke on governance, sustainability, compensation and human‑capital, Bratspies on audit,...
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News•Jan 23, 2026
The Weekly Closeout: Reebok Teams with Karol G and Will January Storms Ice Out Retail Sales?
Reebok announced a multiyear partnership with Grammy‑winning Colombian star Karol G, naming her a global brand ambassador and co‑designer for upcoming Classics‑inspired footwear and apparel. Hasbro bolstered its board with former Nintendo of America president and COO Doug Bowser and...
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News•Jan 23, 2026
Caleres Taps Interim CFO; Details Saks Bankruptcy Impact
Caleres named its chief accounting officer, Daniel Karpel, as interim CFO after Jack Calandra resigned effective Jan. 15 and will leave by Jan. 30. The company launched an external search for a permanent finance chief. Caleres also revised its Q4 guidance, flagging...
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News•Jan 22, 2026
Nordstrom to Move Downtown Seattle Rack Store to Historic Building
Nordstrom is relocating its downtown Seattle Rack store to a nearby historic building, creating a 39,000‑square‑foot off‑price space that will open in spring 2027. The move highlights Rack’s role as a growth engine within Nordstrom’s broader strategy, contrasting with rivals that...
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News•Jan 22, 2026
CEOs Know AI Is Important. But What Should They Do with It?
A Virtuous AI and Chief Executive Group survey of over 300 mid‑market CEOs shows 98.5% believe AI adds value, yet only 7% have a company‑wide AI strategy. More than half are still in pilot phases and a third have merely explored...
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