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NRF: Tariffs and Other U.S. Government Policies Have Ramped Up Uncertainty and Confusion

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that the “pervasive” uncertainty…

ESG Commitments Earn Princess Polly B Corp Status

Princess Polly, the Australian fashion retailer that has become a Gen Z favorite, has earned B Corp status thanks to its commitment…

Ulta Beauty Buys British Beauty Retailer Space NK

Ulta Beauty has purchased Space NK from Manzanita Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the beauty industry. Space NK, which debuted…

S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the retailer from…

Exclusive: The Top 10 Best-Performing Retail Ads from the First Half of 2025

Even in our increasingly digital world, where almost everything is measurable, it can be hard to quantify the effectiveness of a TV…

Gen Alpha Is Coming: How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Payment Preferences

A new generation is quietly but steadily beginning to influence the future of retail, yet many merchants have yet to take notice….

FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Made in the USA Claims,’ Sends Warning Letters to Walmart, Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to four companies reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in the USA”…

Urban Outfitters Makes Students’ Dorm Dreams Come True with Help from HGTV

Urban Outfitters and HGTV will turn one student’s dream dorm into a real-life place. The Dream Dorm Makeover Contest is the latest…

UPDATE: FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule Struck Down

[Update as of July 9, 2025] A federal appellate court has struck down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule, which was intended to make…

Save A Lot Debuts New Format Targeting Hispanic Consumers

Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have introduced a new store format, Save A Lot y Mas, designed to serve Hispanic consumers…

Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of Fashion, quoting people familiar…

Social Media Shopping: Overcoming the Trust Gap

Social ecommerce is reshaping online retail, blending the reach of social media with the convenience of in-app purchasing. The premise is simple:…

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