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Ollie’s Bargain Outlets will plow $15M into lower prices
The retailer aims to protect its low-price leadership, as Q2 comps fell in a highly competitive environment and tough consumer backdrop.
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Kohl’s unites marketing, digital under new chief customer officer role
The position combines media, loyalty, digital commerce and other functions under one title. Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond will depart the company.
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Sephora to pilot TikTok Shop experience
The beauty retailer will debut exclusive monthly drops through the social media's e-commerce feature with content-led videos and a TikTok Live.
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Williams-Sonoma AI assistants drive customer engagement — and conversions
Customers who use Olive, Williams Sonoma’s AI agent, convert at three times a higher rate than those who do not.
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Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations
The company expects to reduce out-of-stocks and improve the omnichannel experience for customers through a unified inventory management system, CEO Jim Boscov said.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
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J. Peterman appears to have folded
The quirky catalog retailer, made famous by “Seinfeld,” has stopped taking orders and faces allegations of violating Ohio consumer laws.
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Kohl’s names Walmart fashion alum as chief merchant
Ryan Waymire, who has also had merchandising roles at Wayfair, FabFitFun, Amazon and Target, will replace Nick Jones.
Entities: Target
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Dollar Shave Club acquires body care brand Truly Beauty
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both brands will retain their distinct identities as Truly Beauty markets to a different customer base.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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Amazon’s ad auction surcharges secretly bilked brands of billions, FTC alleges
Internal documents indicate Amazon knew its practices could damage advertiser trust, but Amazon says the FTC doesn’t understand the business.
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The Home Depot extends AI assistance in local stores
The retailer expanded its AI shopping assistant, Magic Apron, to include localized store knowledge to help customers quickly find items, ask product-specific questions and get project advice.
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Target bets on ’90s nostalgia with exclusive Delia’s collection
The assortment offers a fresh take on the brand’s vintage style and includes a version of its famous catalog.
Topics: CPG
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Nuuly drives Urban Outfitters’ record second-quarter revenue
The subscription rental service increased its average active subscriber count by more than 30% and posted $179 million in net sales.