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Old Navy Launches Sport Sub-Brand as Gap Inc. Works to Fix Second-Quarter Slump
The new activewear destination arrives as Gap Inc. looks to turn around a rare down quarter for its largest brand.
News September 15
Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Says Sneaker Challenges are a Supply Problem, not a Demand Issue
Dick's executives break down why sneaker discounts will continue through year-end, and what it means for Foot Locker's turnaround.
News September 15
The Psychology of Weekend Shoppers, and Why It’s Costing Retailers Loyalty
Weekends are retail’s busiest and most important trading days; it is when footfall peaks with the greatest number of customers passing through a store. Yet according to HappyOrNot’s Q1 2026…
Executive Viewpoints September 15
Holiday Has a Way of Finding the Cracks
Peak season has a way of exposing the store workarounds retailers tolerate all year. This holiday, the real test of store technology is whether it gives associates more ways to…
September 14
Target Hires Hilton’s Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
Target has a new marketing chief, and he's coming from the hospitality industry rather than retail.
News September 14
PwC Holiday Outlook 2026: Spending Holds, Shopping Habits Shift
Holiday budgets are tightening almost everywhere except under the tree, according to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2026 report. "The vibe says cutback. The cart says otherwise," says Ali Furman, PwC Partner…
Features September 14
From 75 Stores to 3,500: Inside My Better Batch’s Retail Growth
Featuring: Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. The baking aisle has been dominated by the same legacy brands for decades. But…
Podcasts September 14
Do Retailers Really Need a Chief AI Officer?
Following Kroger and Dollar General, Target has just appointed its first Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Two years ago this was a title that barely existed in the industry, and it’s…
Executive Viewpoints September 14
Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure
Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult consumer environment. CEO Greg Foran said the grocer is focusing on what…
News September 11
Why Shoppable Video Needs an Infrastructure-First Checkout Layer
Shoppable video will only scale when the commerce infrastructure behind it is as seamless, secure, and interoperable as the content experience itself.
Executive Viewpoints September 10
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