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PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day

PetSmart will host free in-store Valentine’s Day parties at its stores for pet parents and their dogs, cats and small animals this…

Target Among First to Test ChatGPT Ads

ChatGPT has begun testing ads in its answer engine in the U.S., and Target, along with its retail media division Roundel, is…

TrumpRx.gov Promises Lower Prices on Popular Prescription Drugs

President Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a site designed to take advantage of pricing agreements with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer lower prices…

Lowe’s Makes Loyalty Program More Family-Friendly by Adding Kids Component

Lowe’s has launched the MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club, a new platform that builds on the home improvement retailer’s 20+ years hosting Kids…

Spotify Teams up with Bookshop.org to Synchronize Audio and Physical Books

Spotify has teamed up with Bookshop.org — the online bookstore that connects readers with local booksellers across the U.S. — to begin…

Adidas Opens Soccer-Themed Store Near N.J. Stadium Set to Host FIFA Finals

Adidas has opened its first U.S.-only soccer-focused flagship store at North Jersey’s American Dream mall, in advance of this summer’s FIFA World…

UPDATE: Saks Off 5th, Last Call Stores Arrive on the Auction Block as Saks Global Shifts Focus to Full-Price

[Update as of Feb. 6, 2026] Leases for 59 Saks Off 5th and Last Call locations are hitting the auction block as…

Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free for All Prime Members, Expands Access for Non-Members

[Update from Feb. 6, 2026] One year after it first unveiled an upgraded Alexa+, Amazon‘s voice-based AI assistant is now included as…

Nike Investigated Over Claims of Discrimination Against White Employees

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating allegations that Nike discriminated against white workers. The commission filed a subpoena enforcement…

Abercrombie, Ebay, Aldi Opt for IRL Activations to Capture Super Bowl Fervor

Super Bowl LX is just around the corner, and the stunts have already begun. Whether it be Columbia’s bear-poop-infused beer or more…

Albertsons Creates End-to-End Digital Party Planning Hub

Albertsons has launched Celebrations, a digital destination that brings together the many elements that go into a successful party — from custom…

Ulta Spotlights 6 Female Athletes with New Beauty Roster, Strengthens Support for Women’s Sports

Ulta Beauty has teamed up with six female athletes from both established and emerging sports for its first-ever Ulta Beauty Roster. Through…

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News Briefs

PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day

Target Among First to Test ChatGPT Ads

TrumpRx.gov Promises Lower Prices on Popular Prescription Drugs

Lowe’s Makes Loyalty Program More Family-Friendly by Adding Kids Component

Spotify Teams up with Bookshop.org to Synchronize Audio and Physical Books

Adidas Opens Soccer-Themed Store Near N.J. Stadium Set to Host FIFA Finals

UPDATE: Saks Off 5th, Last Call Stores Arrive on the Auction Block as Saks Global Shifts Focus to Full-Price

Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free for All Prime Members, Expands Access for Non-Members

Nike Investigated Over Claims of Discrimination Against White Employees

Abercrombie, Ebay, Aldi Opt for IRL Activations to Capture Super Bowl Fervor

Albertsons Creates End-to-End Digital Party Planning Hub

State of the Store: Exclusive Insights into Retailers’ 2026 Brick-and-Mortar Plans

Ready Your Brand: Leveraging Composable Architecture and AI to Scale and Simplify Digital Content

The Next Era of AI: Combining Consumer, Associate and Workforce Management Tools for a Cohesive In-Store Experience

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