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Shoe Carnival ditches rebanner strategy
The company sees renewed merit in running its namesake and Shoe Station brands as independent components of its portfolio.
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Under Armour reaches 25% SKU reduction goal
The retailer has made efforts to trim its product mix over the last two years as part of a more disciplined inventory management strategy.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
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5 reasons why Saks Global’s post-bankruptcy forecast is far-fetched
The luxury giant expects to achieve margins and growth that department stores haven’t seen in years.
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The TikTok effect: How viral trends are changing visual merchandising
The average viral trend lasts just five to 10 days before attention shifts. And with 42% of Gen Z consumers in the U.S. discovering new products on TikTok, the need for speed has never been more critical.
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E.l.f. Beauty does an about-face on price hikes
Following a “pronounced decline” in unit volume, CEO Tarang Amin said the company was testing adjustments to its tariff-driven strategy.
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It’s official: Shein will acquire Everlane
The deal promises to salvage the sustainability-oriented DTC brand’s finances, but its tie-up with the Chinese fast-fashion giant comes at a cost.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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The Weekly Closeout: John Varvatos quietly exits Under Armour and Victoria’s Secret’s ticker gets sexier
The designer left the athletics brand last fall. Meanwhile, the lingerie company will sport a new ticker symbol, VSXY, on the NYSE.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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Estée Lauder, Puig call off merger talks
When the discussions were disclosed in March, analysts weren’t thrilled about the tie-up’s potential to interrupt Estée Lauder’s turnaround.
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Hasbro finds a star revenue player in Magic: The Gathering
The toy company reported $1 billion in net revenue in Q1. Revenue for the Wizards of the Coast division, which oversees Magic, was up 26%.
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Amer Sports CFO: No visibility on tariff refunds
Andrew Page told Retail Dive that the company, which runs Arc’teryx and Salomon, will see little impact from the refunds anyway. Revenue at the business was up 32% in Q1.
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Roberto Cavalli to be acquired by Destination Maternity parent company
Marquee Brands will own a majority interest in the fashion house in a deal that is expected to close in Q2 of this year.
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David’s Bridal is ready to help couples budget their wedding
Through the bridal retailer’s Pearl Planner tool, the company is leveraging AI to help couples determine where to splurge and save on their big day.