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What 10 retail executives have to say about AI
Executives from Dick’s Sporting Goods to Macy’s offered insights as the industry grapples with integrating the new tech into their operations.
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Saks Global files for bankruptcy, shakes up leadership after a year of struggles
Former Neiman Marcus Group chief Geoffroy van Raemdonck, now CEO, is bringing on a fresh slate of executives — and has a $1.75 billion financing package to work with.
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Amazon takes on Walmart with new store concept
The approximately 225,000-square-foot store the retailer is planning near Chicago will sell groceries alongside general merchandise.
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November retail sales grew nearly 4%
The data from the U.S. Commerce Department showed consumers continued to spend on apparel but pulled back on home goods.
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‘You have to be willing to challenge everything’: VF Corp leaders discuss turnaround progress
Executives from Vans, The North Face and Timberland laid out their plans for evolution while maintaining each brand’s heritage.
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Retailers carefully balance human intelligence with AI adoption
Executives at NRF’s Big Show were quick to say AI can collaborate with — not replace — humans, though it is changing the types of work companies need from employees.
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A look back at Bed Bath & Beyond’s pivotal year
As the retailer’s deal to acquire the former Kirkland’s nears closing, here’s a review of the events that brought us to this point.
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Puma names new senior global brand marketer following reorganization
The appointment of Nadia Kokni follows the struggling sportswear icon uniting several key marketing and product functions under a chief brand officer.
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J.C. Penney’s loss balloons in Q3 as sales continue to slide
Still, the results were “not terrible,” given the department store’s improvements and its target customers’ financial stress, GlobalData said.
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How Home Depot, Wayfair executives are preparing for an agentic AI future
The technology is redefining how customers interact with brands, but at least some parts of shopping will remain a human experience, executives said Sunday at NRF.
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Macy’s to close Oklahoma fulfillment center
The Tulsa facility is slated to shutter this spring, according to a company spokesperson.
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Canada Goose shakes up leadership team
The luxury company’s moves include bringing on a Burberry vet and naming a new president of Asia Pacific.
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Five Below CEO Winnie Park reflects on one year at the helm
The Forever 21 veteran redefined the retailer’s target customer, simplified its pricing structure and is eyeing more changes to product assortment.
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Walmart teams up with Google’s Gemini for AI-assisted shopping
Incoming CEO John Furner said the company is rewriting the retail playbook, in part with new agentic AI capabilities.
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Ernesta expands brick-and-mortar footprint
The DTC custom rug brand recently opened a showroom in Michigan and plans to add stores in Texas and New York over the next several months.
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Returns season is here. What are the best practices for a good experience?
A focus on transparency and automation, with live support for stressful situations, can help craft a great returns experience, experts say.
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Vince monitoring Saks Global ‘on a minute-by-minute basis’
CEO Brendan Hoffman said the luxury department store conglomerate accounts for about 7% of its business.
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Deep Dive6 retail trends to watch in 2026
From pricing dynamics to the shifting state of malls, here are the trends we’ve got our eye on in 2026.
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Value City, American Signature Furniture to shutter remaining stores
The retailer, which is closing its last 89 locations, filed for bankruptcy in November as sales plummeted and losses widened amid a soft housing sector.
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Ulta teases future AI use cases
Executives from the beauty retailer hinted at building agents and utilizing AI to improve personalization for loyalty members.
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David’s Bridal’s ambassador program invites fans, store associates to its style squad
Members will use their social media networks to generate authentic content in exchange for up to 20% commission.
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Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores
The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further.
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In the age of AI, REI is turning to its human employees to win
The retailer’s “green vest” associates serve as a key differentiator — both in stores and online — in an increasingly AI-driven world, according to CEO Mary Beth Laughton.
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Macy’s targets another 14 stores for closure
The department store’s downsizing plan is key to its turnaround and will ultimately entail shuttering about 150 locations.
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L.L. Bean names company veteran next CEO
Greg Elder has been with the outdoor retailer for almost 20 years, most recently as chief retail officer overseeing stores, wholesale and other operations.
