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Macy’s names senior vice president of creative, production
The retailer is bringing back former staffer Maya Dukes to lead its creative strategy as it executes on its Bold New Chapter strategy.
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Inside Bed Bath & Beyond’s ambitions to transcend retail
A rebrand to Neighborhood Intelligence positions it as “bigger than a retail company.” But a slew of recent acquisitions has drawn skepticism.
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USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season
The holiday price bump is set to impact Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and other package shipping services starting Oct. 4.
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Best Buy emphasizes expert support with AI shopping assistant
Ask Blue can answer shopping questions or guide users to customer support as needed.
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Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
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Is your payment experience holding back your omnichannel strategy?
Omnichannel strategy is only as strong as its weakest checkout.
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AI is not replacing EDI. It is fixing what was always wrong with it
AI isn't replacing EDI. It's fixing the maintenance overhead that has always made it expensive.
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Nike names Walmart vet as commercial chief, months after cutting role
Jane Ewing joins the company next month and will be “vital” to strengthening connections across the organization, CEO Elliott Hill said.
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Ulta leans into exclusivity amid Target Beauty Studio competition
The specialty retailer reported strong Q2 sales and raised its full-year guidance, though makeup comps were nearly flat compared to last year.
Entities: Target
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The Weekly Closeout: Arc’teryx vet heads to Helly Hansen, Avon North America to be acquired
Kontoor Brands tapped C.J. King to lead Helly Hansen’s North American sports division, while Regent’s deal reunites the beauty company with Avon International.
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Dollar stores gain as Americans stretch budgets
Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported second quarter increases in average ticket and traffic amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop.
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Old Navy chief out as sales falter again
The Gap brand, which lost its luster and was stuck in the doldrums for years, has become the “star of the show” at Gap Inc.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG