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Advance Auto Parts to Shutter 523 Stores, Exit 204 Independent Locations

[Update as of Jan. 21, 2025] Hilco Real Estate will manage the disposition of more than 200 leased and 24 owned Advance…

Exclusive: Travel Retailer WHSmith Launches North America Retail Media Network, Plans Significant Store Growth in Region

WHSmith North America (WHSNA) has partnered with commerce media solution SMG to launch a travel-focused in-store retail media network (RMN) that will…

Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way….

Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More

Even as Walmart’s Birkin dupe — dubbed the “Wirkin” — continues to sell like hotcakes, the retailer has announced a new deal…

Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales…

UPDATE: Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Shutdown Probable as Early as Sunday

[Update as of Jan. 17, 2025] The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the law forcing TikTok to sell itself to a U.S….

Cannabis Advocacy Groups Combine to Deliver High-Potency Lobbying

Effective today, the National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) and the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) will combine, bringing together two organizations representing multi-state and…

DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores

Lifestyle retailer DTLR and footwear and apparel chain Shoe Palace — both owned by JD Sports — will deploy mobile POS and…

Walmart Updates Branding to Better Align with Heritage and Innovation

Walmart has unveiled a refreshed look and feel to better showcase its legacy and commitment to its customers. The comprehensive image revamp…

Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

The Buckle, Inc., will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer —…

Coresight, NextRivet Join Forces to ‘Bridge Strategy and Execution’ for Retail Initiatives

Retail research and advisory firm Coresight Research has teamed up with NextRivet — a digital innovation consultancy that specializes in retail real…

Wayfair Closes German Business to Focus on Other International Markets

Wayfair is exiting Germany, where it has operated for 15 years, after failing to turn the company “into a household brand” in…

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News Briefs

Advance Auto Parts to Shutter 523 Stores, Exit 204 Independent Locations

Exclusive: Travel Retailer WHSmith Launches North America Retail Media Network, Plans Significant Store Growth in Region

Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

Forget the ‘Wirkin’ — Rebag Joins Walmart Marketplace, Offering Walmart Customers Real Birkins and More

Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

UPDATE: Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Shutdown Probable as Early as Sunday

Cannabis Advocacy Groups Combine to Deliver High-Potency Lobbying

DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores

Walmart Updates Branding to Better Align with Heritage and Innovation

Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

Coresight, NextRivet Join Forces to ‘Bridge Strategy and Execution’ for Retail Initiatives

Wayfair Closes German Business to Focus on Other International Markets

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