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For luxury retailers, value is a vibe
Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.
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Sponsored by Checkpoint SystemsRF vs RFID: Why retailers are moving beyond traditional EAS
Today’s retail environment has evolved. Theft is more frequent, more organized and more complex, pushing retailers to seek more than just an alarm at the door.
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Bath & Body Works pulls back on laundry offering
CEO Daniel Heaf spoke at the Semafor World Economy summit about refocusing on core product categories and improving the online business.
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QVC Group preps bankruptcy filing
The television shopping network is buckling under billions in debt as losses pile up.
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Deep DiveAre retailers ready for what the weight-loss boom requires?
The era of GLP-1 and similar drugs goes beyond consumers refreshing their closets, and merchants are going to need a new mindset.
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Bergdorf merchant heads to Nordstrom after Saks Global drops lawsuit
Yumi Shin has taken a newly created role, executive vice president of global brand partnerships, reporting to chief merchant Jamie Nordstrom.
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Vince expresses confidence in Saks Global, despite $6M bad debt expense
The fashion company “took a hit” in Q4 due to the conglomerate, but is optimistic about the future.
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Inside American Eagle’s latest bet on Sydney Sweeney for its summer campaign
Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers details the next chapter of a tie-up that proved highly successful — and controversial — for the Gen Z denim retailer.
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Millennials, Gen Zers warm up to AI shopping tools
While younger shoppers are open to using the technology, consumers overall are wary of surveillance pricing, per a new report.
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Walmart to modernize Great Value private label design
The consumer product assortment was launched 30-plus years ago, and its packaging has been the same for a decade.
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Levi’s CEO on AI, sticking to values
Michelle Gass took the stage at the Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the brand’s heritage and evolution.
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Pacsun brings its PS Vintage program to stores
Initially launching in 16 locations, the concept will offer customers thousands of secondhand apparel pieces, from hoodies to denim.
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Rent the Runway turns to marketplace, other sideline businesses to stoke revenue
The subscription site is also launching more than 30 new brands and expanding its “everyday” and “workwear” assortments.
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Stanley 1913’s approach to product development through diversity
Executive Graham Nearn spoke to Retail Dive about how Stanley is expanding its offerings as it grows into a global brand.
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J.C. Penney’s latest campaign highlights ballers on a budget
The department store’s “Inside Lane” features five college and professional women's basketball players sporting everyday looks.
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David’s Bridal brings wedding shopping to ChatGPT, Copilot
In addition to integrating its assortment with the chatbots, the bridal retailer will audit its inventory to make it more suitable for AI shopping experiences.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Reebok returns to hockey, Nordstrom Local expands
The athletics retailer is reentering the category through a deal with Wholesale Sports. Meanwhile, the department store is growing its footprint in California.
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Dollar General’s media network rolls out AI store audio program
The discount retailer is bringing the in-store media offering to about 6,000 locations through a new partnership with QSIC.
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Williams-Sonoma names president of Rejuvenation
In the role, longtime company veteran Aujsha Taylor will oversee the banner’s merchandising strategies, product innovation and growth initiatives.
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How Abercrombie & Fitch uses geofencing for customer feedback
The retailer can better understand why customers did not purchase an item after an in-store visit and then share those signals with store managers.
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Nike’s innovation chief departs as leadership turnover continues
Turnarounds rely on innovation cycles, and the abrupt departure of Tony Bignell could be another sign that the retail giant isn’t out of the woods, one analyst said.
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Inflation surges most since 2022 as consumer sentiment hits record low
Concern about inflationary harm from the Iran war flared across all demographic groups — by age, income and political affiliation.
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TrackerThe running list of major retail deals
In the first quarter of 2026, Anta Sports took a minority stake in Puma, Bob’s Discount Furniture filed for an IPO and Aritzia bought Fred Segal.
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On, Zendaya launch first co-created collection
The collection — which features tank tops, T-shirts, jackets, pants and more — comes to life through a marketing campaign directed by Spike Jonze.
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Richard Baker subpoenaed for communications with ex-Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick
A committee of unsecured creditors says the Saks Global executive chairman has rebuffed requests for information as part of the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.
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Inside Walmart’s creator-driven social commerce playbook
The retail giant’s head of content, influencer and commerce shared its social principles and details about its Walmart Creator program.
