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Foot Locker Reconfigures C-Suite as it Seeks to Simplify Operations

Foot Locker Drags Down Dick’s Outlook as Brand Promotions Spread Across the Market

"I think the market is going to continue to be promotional through the balance of the year," said Ed Stack, Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman, and he expects the third…

News August 25

Academy Sports + Outdoors to Launch Ariat Western and Workwear Shop-in-Shops

The launch builds on a 20-year partnership between the two companies and puts Ariat's top sellers, including Western boots, premium denim and workwear, in front of more Academy shoppers.

News August 25
Ryan Hamburger Instacart

Instacart’s Growing Push into Grocery’s Enterprise Tech with Storefront Pro 

 Instacart's Storefront Pro software is now powering digital storefronts for more than 380 grocery chains. Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Hamburger discusses that growth, plus what's driving customer loyalty, the company's…

News August 25
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SKIMS Chief Design Officer Erin Magee joins from Supreme.

Skims Names Supreme’s Erin Magee Chief Design Officer, Promotes Kim Schraub to Chief Brand Officer

The moves mark the first time Skims has named executives to either post, as the brand continues expanding into new categories and markets.

News August 24

From Startup to NYSE: Once Upon a Farm’s Mission-Driven Growth

Featuring: Katie Marston, CMO of Once Upon a Farm This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. Parents are paying closer attention than ever to what goes into their children’s…

Podcasts August 24

The Store Floor Is Retail’s Biggest AI Opportunity

The safest bet in retail today is that AI will change how people buy. Autonomous agents will learn your preferences so they can compare products across retailers and find the…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
Ross Stores

Ross Stores’ Customer Growth Fuels 10% Comp Gain in Q2 as Off-Price Retailer Raises Outlook

Ross Stores now plans to open 115 new stores in 2026, including 51 in the third quarter.

News August 21
Walmart

Walmart Sales Growth Slows in Q2 as the Company Bets on Price Rollbacks

Walmart's U.S. comp sales grew just 2.6% in Q2, the slowest pace in six years. After receiving $2.9 billion in tariff refunds, the company is betting 11,000 rollbacks will drive…

News August 20
Lowe's

Lowe’s Q2 2026 Earnings: AI, Tariffs and a Cautious Consumer

Lowe's trimmed its full-year outlook to roughly $92 billion in sales and $12.25 in adjusted EPS as a cautious consumer and stalled housing market weighed on demand. But online sales…

News August 19
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