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    Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

    The problem is growing, though the full impact is unclear, according to speakers at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday.

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    Bark receives second noncompliance warning from NYSE in less than 2 years

    The online pet company said it is exploring all possible options, including a reverse stock split.

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    Kohl’s appoints digital chief amid turnaround plan

    Retail veteran Arianne Parisi will join the company on July 28, reporting to interim CEO Michael Bender.

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    L.L. Bean in search of a new CEO

    Stephen Smith, the retailer’s first chief executive from outside the company or founding family, will leave next spring after a decade in the post.

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    Why JanSport revived its cringeworthy back-to-school ads to reach Gen Z

    The backpack maker’s TikTok-focused effort returns for a second year after an initial run led to the brand’s highest grossing sales day in history.

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    Hackers claim responsibility for Belk data breach

    The North Carolina-based retailer is the latest victim in a spree of attacks in the U.K. and U.S.

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    Amazon once again touts ‘record’ Prime Day sales

    The event was double the length of the previous year, though, so "anything else would be a big disappointment," one analyst said.

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    Shein faces class action lawsuit over marketing texts

    The fast fashion giant is accused of repeatedly texting those on the national Do-Not-Call registry.

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    La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs

    The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.

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    Walmart offers some back-to-school supplies at lower prices this year

    The retailer brought back its one-click school lunch basket and also announced the launch of private label tween brand Weekend Academy.

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    Consumers to cut back on essentials to cover holiday purchases

    Spending won’t drop, but higher costs mean shoppers will make trade-offs in every category this season, according to an Inmar Intelligence report.  

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    Target to open 8 new stores this summer

    The mass retailer, which is undergoing a turnaround effort, will unveil three locations that exceed its standard 125,000 square feet.

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    UK authorities arrest 4 people in probe of retail cyberattack spree

    The arrests mark the first major break in a case linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, although additional work continues with multiple agencies.

    Updated July 10, 2025
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    Ulta expands Korean beauty assortment in new partnership

    A deal with K-Beauty World will bring eight brands to the retailer’s stores and website this summer as it looks to add newness to its assortment.

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    Walgreens shareholders approve $10B Sycamore acquisition

    The transaction, expected to close in Q3 or Q4, will take the company private after nearly 100 years as a public company.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Big 5 Sporting Goods sold, NRF goes up against New York

    The retailer was acquired by Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation took aim at New York's new law requiring algorithmic pricing disclosures.

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    Ikea wants to make smart home tech easier to use, more affordable

    The company will introduce over 20 new smart products built to work with Matter, allowing device compatibility between brands.  

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    Retail vacancy rates edge up as rents edge down in Q2

    The U.S. retail vacancy rate rose 10 basis points from Q1 to 4.3%, though availability remains tight, especially in booming markets like Texas.

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    Why Dick’s Foot Locker acquisition is a big bet on Nike

    Foot Locker took a big hit when Nike started pulling away from wholesale partners. But if the brand makes a comeback — and gets product innovation firing again — Foot Locker’s fortunes could change.

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    American Eagle drives in-store back-to-school shopping with Snap Map

    The retailer is promoting 800 of its locations in the app and will also launch an augmented reality AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens.

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    Nike names 21-year veteran Aaron Cain CEO of Converse

    Jared Carver is leaving the role after just two years, but will stay on for a transition period through the end of the month.

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    De minimis exemption slated to end in 2027

    Commercial use of the trade tool allowing low-cost imports to avoid duties will be repealed as part of an expansive bill the president signed on Friday.

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    Levi’s ups guidance despite tariff impact

    The brand is leaning on partnerships with Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Nike as it works to boost its direct-to-consumer channel worldwide.

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    Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

    The retailer promoted from within, naming Brian Burnett chief merchandise officer and placing Molly Hartney in the new role of chief digital officer.

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    Another Saks Global stores exec is out

    John Antonini leaves after more than 25 years at Saks Fifth Avenue and just a few months into a newly created position centered on store growth.