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Michaels launches 3D digital frame builder
The retailer is harnessing 3D and AR technology to help shoppers preview frames in their spaces.
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Walmart’s stores have ‘evolved’ as e-commerce grows
CFO John David Rainey said brick and mortar is vital as retail becomes more omnichannel. Meanwhile, Walmart's Q2 U.S. comps were softened by drug pricing regulation.
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Lululemon says it has ‘talented teams and leaders in place’ as communications chief exits
Bill Chandler will leave the company just days before incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill arrives.
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TJX blames merchandising missteps for rare miss in the US, but is that the whole story?
Some analysts believe the off-price retailer is also suffering the consequences of stiffer competition and consumers’ resistance to price increases.
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US toy industry has best first-half performance in 6 years
Older consumers are fueling growth in the industry, according to a new Circana report.
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Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year
The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.
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Lowe’s cuts outlook as DIY spending remains pressured
Growth in Pro, home services and online sales helped the home improvement retailer eke out a 0.2% comp increase.
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Kohl’s navigates choppy back-to-school season with another round of deals
The department store, which is leaning on value to woo back customers, just a few weeks ago priced thousands of school supplies under $25.
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Ted by Ted Baker debuts at Macy’s
The Authentic-owned brand is available at the retailer’s U.S. locations and online and offers a more relaxed silhouette than the main collection, which is carried at Bloomingdale’s.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system
The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
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Nike is quietly closing its localized neighborhood stores
More than a dozen Nike Live locations, which were eventually rebranded as Nike Well Collective, have shuttered across the country.
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Target scores major sales growth in beauty, hardlines merchandise
The mass retailer saw lower sales increases in apparel and home, where executives said more improvement is needed.
Entities: Target