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From Chaos to Catalyst: Five Scheduling Lessons Retailers Should Carry from Holiday Season into the New Year

When the holidays hit, retail staffing often goes off the rails. AI can bring order to the chaos—tightening schedules, protecting profits, and…

Ulta Beauty Kicks Off ‘College Glow Up’ Tour to 6 Campuses

Ulta Beauty has embarked on its first multi-market experiential activation — a College Glow Up Tour presented in partnership with HerCampus Media…

Secondhand Makes a Statement at NY Fashion Week (with a Little Help from Ebay)

Vintage pre-loved looks cropped up on runways across New York Fashion Week this year, including those of Altuzarra, Eckhaus Latta, LUAR and…

Amazon Schedules Prime Big Deal Days in October — in the Middle of Target Circle Week

On October 7-8, Amazon will unofficially kick off the 2025 holiday season with the fall edition of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days,…

UPDATE: After Offloading Kirkland’s Home IP, Brand House Details Store Plans for Bed Bath & Beyond

[Update as of Sept. 16, 2025] Following the news that The Brand House Collective has sold the IP of its former namesake,…

Why Marketplace Businesses Should Prioritize Relationship Preservation – Even During Disputes

Let’s face it: Strong relationships are easy to maintain when everything runs smoothly – when orders are fulfilled on time, terms are…

NRF Honors Abercrombie CEO Fran Horowitz with 2026 Visionary Award

Fran Horowitz, who has served as CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch since 2017, will receive the 2026 The Visionary award at the…

VF Corp. Sells Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million

VF Corp will use the funds against its significant debt burden while Hurley owner Bluestar will aim to return Dickies to growth….

UPDATE: Glossier Names Beauty Veteran Colin Walsh as New CEO

[Update from Sept. 15, 2025] Colin Walsh, Founder of wellness brand YayDay and a veteran of P&G, L’Oréal and DevaCurl, has been…

The Psychology of Customer Pain Points: Why Real-Time Feedback is Essential for Employee Wellbeing

Delivering a flawless customer interaction in retail is more important than ever. Recent research reveals that nearly 70% of shoppers say just…

David’s Bridal to Take on Full Production and Retail Operations of Vera Wang Bride

Vera Wang, a designer synonymous with wedding dresses, and David’s Bridal have expanded their relationship, with the vertically integrated retailer taking the…

Starbucks Opens First Spanish Flagship Store in Real Madrid’s Soccer Stadium

Starbucks has chosen a site dear to Spanish soccer/football fans — home team Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium — for its first flagship…

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From Chaos to Catalyst: Five Scheduling Lessons Retailers Should Carry from Holiday Season into the New Year

Ulta Beauty Kicks Off ‘College Glow Up’ Tour to 6 Campuses

Amazon Schedules Prime Big Deal Days in October — in the Middle of Target Circle Week

UPDATE: After Offloading Kirkland’s Home IP, Brand House Details Store Plans for Bed Bath & Beyond

Why Marketplace Businesses Should Prioritize Relationship Preservation – Even During Disputes

NRF Honors Abercrombie CEO Fran Horowitz with 2026 Visionary Award

VF Corp. Sells Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 Million

UPDATE: Glossier Names Beauty Veteran Colin Walsh as New CEO

The Psychology of Customer Pain Points: Why Real-Time Feedback is Essential for Employee Wellbeing

David’s Bridal to Take on Full Production and Retail Operations of Vera Wang Bride

Starbucks Opens First Spanish Flagship Store in Real Madrid’s Soccer Stadium

Return to Sender: How Organized Retail Crime Rings Exploit Returns, Claims, and Loopholes

Unlock the Secrets to a Profitable Holiday Season

From Data Center to Storefront: How AI + Edge Computing are Transforming Retail

2025 Telecom Retail Trends: AI, Tech, and What Your Peers are Planning Next

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