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Ikea Parent Buys AI-Powered Logistics Solution to Enhance Home Delivery CX

Ingka Investments, the investment firm of Ikea parent company Ingka Group, has acquired U.S.-based logistics tech company Locus. The purchase will provide…

Uniqlo Plans 11 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will add 11 stores to its U.S. retail footprint next spring and summer, according to Fast Company. The…

Bed Bath & Beyond Ramps up Brick-and-Mortar Revival with Franchise Model Launch

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is launching a national franchise system to step up the brick-and-mortar return of Bed Bath & Beyond…

Tom Brady’s Collectibles Store Opens First NYC Flagship in SoHo

[Update as of Oct. 7, 2025] CardVault by Tom Brady will open its seventh store, and first location in New York City,…

Back Market’s Latest Salvo in its War Against ‘Fast Tech’ — a Store in SoHo

Fast fashion is now a term familiar to most consumers, but similar “buy-it-and-toss-it” mentalities pervade many other categories as well, with far…

Get Ahead of the Cart: Marketing Strategies for Peak Shopping Events

The modern retail calendar is packed with mega-events like Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and others that can make or break…

As United Airlines Loyalty Members Take Flight, Instacart Delivery Fees Stay Grounded

A new partnership between United Airlines and Instacart will give the airline’s loyalty members $0 delivery fees for orders placed before, during…

Adobe Forecasts Fall Prime Day Spend will Grow 6.2% to $9 Billion

Like its summer predecessor, the fall version of Prime Day — Prime Big Deals Days, taking place Oct. 7-8 — has become…

Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

In a news-filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working and areas of the business that still need improving….

Bankrupt Rite Aid Closes Last of its Brick-and-Mortar Stores

[Update as of Oct. 6, 2025] Rite Aid has closed the last of its physical stores following the retailer’s second recent bankruptcy…

The Four Hacking Groups Retail Executives Must Know – Before the Holidays

As retailers prepare for the crucial holiday season, another kind of countdown is already underway. Cybercriminals know exactly when you can least…

How True Religion Proved it can ‘Stand Alongside Couture’ During NY Fashion Week

Last month during New York Fashion Week, a host of brands not typically included in the luxury cohort that dominates the biannual…

Mastercard Debuts Digital Media Network

Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Commerce Media, a digital media network with an existing base of 25,000 advertisers and reach to 500 million…

175-Year-Old Catalog Retailer Hammacher Schlemmer Folds…but Hints at Return

The 175-year-old catalog-based retailer Hammacher Schlemmer, known for its unexpected and unique merchandise, has initiated going-out-of-business sales, so anyone in the market…

First Jordan Brand ‘World of Flight’ Store in the U.S. to Land in Philadelphia

The first of what Nike’s Jordan Brand (Michael, that is) promises will be several U.S. “World of Flight” flagship stores will open…

When Loading Docks Fail, Retailers Lose Big

Loading docks are the unsung heroes of retail operations — until they’re not. You don’t think about them much until they go…

Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a…

UPDATE: Bankruptcy Court Approves At Home Restructuring Plan

[Update as of Oct. 2, 2025] At Home has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for…

Walmart Invests in Large-Scale IoT Solution to Improve Supply Chain Data Flow

Walmart has deployed a collaborative ambient IoT (Internet of Things) solution from Wiliot in 500 stores and plans a national expansion next…

Meta Debuts Customizable AI Agent to Help Brands Close the Sale

In its ongoing effort to leverage AI to drive ad performance across Facebook, Instagram and its messaging platforms, Meta has unveiled a…

Big Lots Celebrates Brick-and-Mortar Rebirth with Chainwide Celebration

While 218 Big Lots stores have been open for several months, new owner Variety Wholesalers is just now getting around to holding…

Navigating a Volatile Market: Why Retailers Need a New Pricing Playbook

Economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and budget-conscious consumers are creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for retailers. In this high-stakes environment, a retailer’s…

JCPenney Celebrates Inclusivity with New Fashion Line Exclusively for Plus-Size Women

Even though more than two-thirds of women wear plus-size apparel, they’re often made to feel invisible — particularly in the world of…

Miniso to Ramp up Original IP Development, Showcase Proprietary Products in Stores

Miniso isn’t waiting around for the next pop culture phenomenon (Labubus, anyone?). The China-based retailer is strengthening its in-house intellectual property development…

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