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On commercial chief exits amid leadership restructure
The activewear brand is splitting the role in two, with Rebecca Cai taking on oversight of global markets and Alice Delahunt joining to focus on the customer.
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How Aéropostale entertains Gen Alpha with a creator-led mini-series
Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at parent Catalyst Brands, opens up about the “Intern Diaries” and a loyalty tie-up with J.C. Penney.
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J.C. Penney declines continue in Q1 after holiday stumbles
Losses narrowed, though, and the department store’s backing from Catalyst Brands gives it some breathing room.
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J. Crew names brand president
The apparel company tapped beauty industry veteran Kathleen Van Nest Pierce, effective in August.
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The Weekly Closeout: Pink debuts Marshmallow bra and RH CEO offloads stock
The new bra franchise is the intimates brand’s softest yet. Meanwhile, Gary Friedman sold 125,000 RH shares.
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Meta introduces AI-powered room visualization feature
With the new Meta AI tool, users can see what real products look like in their spaces, compare options and buy items through the brands’ websites.
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CEOs fear they’re underinvesting in AI
More than half of chief executives are concerned their businesses will fall behind due to limitations in technology foundations, according to a new survey.
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Are grocers making smart investments in back-end AI?
Retailers should lean into tech partnerships to alleviate operational pain in the short term, while laying the rails for agentic operations, experts said.
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Levi’s World Cup virality could boost Q3
Meanwhile the denim maker posted strength in direct-to-consumer and wholesale in the second quarter.
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Hasbro debuts Play-Doh for adults
The toy company is entering adult crafting and home decor with the launch of Blooms by Play-Doh.
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Destination XL board rejects go-private offer — again
The retailer's board recommended shareholders reject an updated offer from Zodiac Partners, calling it an opportunistic move on DXL’s current market pressures.
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Back-to-school shoppers head to mass merchants, department stores
Consumers are worried about their personal finances and plan to shop accordingly as value and affordability steer the market, according to Deloitte.