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Costco and Uber Eats Partnership Expands to 47 States

Key takeaways: Costco expanded its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to 47 states, up from 17, making nearly 600 warehouses available for on-demand and scheduled delivery. The companies are offering…

News September 16

Old Navy Launches Sport Sub-Brand as Gap Inc. Works to Fix Second-Quarter Slump

The new activewear destination arrives as Gap Inc. looks to turn around a rare down quarter for its largest brand.

News September 15
Foot Locker

Dick’s Executive Chairman Ed Stack Says Sneaker Challenges are a Supply Problem, not a Demand Issue

Dick's executives break down why sneaker discounts will continue through year-end, and what it means for Foot Locker's turnaround.

News September 15
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The Psychology of Weekend Shoppers, and Why It’s Costing Retailers Loyalty

Weekends are retail’s busiest and most important trading days; it is when footfall peaks with the greatest number of customers passing through a store. Yet according to HappyOrNot’s Q1 2026…

Executive Viewpoints September 15

Target Hires Hilton’s Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer

Target has a new marketing chief, and he's coming from the hospitality industry rather than retail.

News September 14

PwC Holiday Outlook 2026: Spending Holds, Shopping Habits Shift

Holiday budgets are tightening almost everywhere except under the tree, according to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2026 report. "The vibe says cutback. The cart says otherwise," says Ali Furman, PwC Partner…

Features September 14

From 75 Stores to 3,500: Inside My Better Batch’s Retail Growth

Featuring: Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch This episode is brought to you by Lightspeed. The baking aisle has been dominated by the same legacy brands for decades. But…

Podcasts September 14

Do Retailers Really Need a Chief AI Officer?

Following Kroger and Dollar General, Target has just appointed its first Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Two years ago this was a title that barely existed in the industry, and it’s…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure

Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult consumer environment. CEO Greg Foran said the grocer is focusing on what…

News September 11
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